This video tests the maximum effective range of standard 12-gauge rifled slugs (Foster slugs) using a Mossberg 500 shotgun equipped with a scope. The experiment aims to determine how far these slugs can be accurately shot, providing practical insights for shotgun users interested in slug performance at distance. The description also lists various gear used in the video, including steel targets, cameras, hearing protection, safety glasses, ballistic gelatin, and rangefinders.
This video demonstrates the practical difference in accuracy between rifled and smooth bore shotgun barrels when firing slugs. Lead Firearms Instructor Matt Carriker uses a football spiral analogy to explain how rifling stabilizes projectiles. Testing with 12 gauge 1 oz slugs at 75 yards shows a tighter group with the rifled barrel, though the difference is less pronounced at typical hunting distances with simple sights.
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