Rifled vs Smooth Bore Barrel
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.




