The Slug Gun (The Old School Powerhouse !!!)

Published on December 9, 2024
Duration: 17:01

This video showcases the impressive power and accuracy of a Mossberg 12-gauge slug gun, specifically a 24-inch rifled and ported barrel model. Testing with Hornady SST 300-grain sabot slugs demonstrated remarkable 100-yard accuracy, even off-hand. The destructive testing segment highlighted the significant energy transfer capabilities of these specialized slugs.

Quick Summary

The Mossberg 12-gauge slug gun features a 24-inch rifled and ported barrel for superior accuracy with slugs. Testing with Hornady SST 300-grain sabot slugs showed consistent 100-yard hits, proving its effectiveness as an 'old school powerhouse'.

Chapters

  1. 00:57Introduction: The Slug Gun Powerhouse
  2. 01:41Technical Specs: Mossberg 12 Gauge
  3. 02:26Optics & Hornady Sabot Slugs
  4. 04:18100-Yard Accuracy Test
  5. 06:14Understanding Sabot Slugs
  6. 07:45Destructive Testing & Energy Transfer

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun a 'slug gun'?

This Mossberg is specifically configured as a slug gun due to its 24-inch rifled and ported barrel, designed for optimal accuracy when firing slug ammunition, unlike standard smoothbore shotguns.

How accurate is the Mossberg slug gun at 100 yards?

During testing with Hornady SST 300-grain sabot slugs, the firearm demonstrated consistent accuracy at 100 yards, hitting steel targets from a tripod and even successfully from an off-hand position.

What type of slugs are used for best accuracy in rifled barrels?

Sabot slugs, like the Hornady SST 300-grain used here, are ideal for rifled barrels. They feature a smaller projectile within a plastic sabot that engages the rifling for spin stabilization.

What are the key technical specifications of this slug gun?

The firearm is a Mossberg pump-action 12-gauge shotgun with a 24-inch rifled and ported barrel, chambered for 2 3/4" and 3" shells, and equipped with an Accufire 1-6x scope.

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