Shotgun Muzzleloader Scope
Shotgun Muzzleloader Scope
Barrels: Rifled versus Smooth Bore?
Ok, so I spent some time in local gun shops. I saw ALL types of guns. Now, while I don't know if I want a shotgun or a muzzleloader, I did find something else ot confuse me.
I know what smooth bore or rifled mean and does. But my question is while it makes a difference, is a rifled barrel essential? Hunters have used smooth bores with slugs for years. And I am sure with great success. Also, with a choke, a rifled slug might help some.
My main question is if for starting out, I would be ok without a rifled barrel (that costs like $150+). With a scope and a nice slug, I should still be good for 75yrds+ with some practice, 75yrds or more is doable. Just looking for some real insight as to IF I "have to" get a rather expensive rifled barrel to start out.
I meant I will be hunting deer / and maybe some boar and turkey in Ohio mainly. I have the option of hunting BRUSHY woods with some staight shots.
Don't even listen to the guy that said a muzzleloader can go 400 yards. Geesh...
If you just had a modified or improved cylinder, I wouldn't call a smooth bore shotgun a 100 yard gun. You should be able to hit a paper plate at 50 yards with the bead sight --- but it may be 3 or 4" or more off in one direction. Really it's a 50-75 yard gun only.
A rifled choke MAY get you to 100 yards, but in most shotguns...I doubt it.
Now there are some brand new slugs on the market that might assist you, but they cost 3 dollars a shot !!!
A scope will at least bring that group to where you want it, but you're going to spend 150 dollars for a scope and mount.
If you have a big box outdoor retailer near by, you should be able to find a Remington 870 or mossberg (alright shotgun for the price, but better used as a boatpaddle) that sell a combo package of the shot barrel and a rifled barrel. Basspro and Cabelas both had them on sale here a few weeks ago around St. Louis.
Don't know if there is a location near you. Gander or Dicks or the like may have them.
You're best price and bet would be going to walmart and see if the combo is in their order catalog b/c their website does not do them justice.
I just think a rifled barrel is the better choice for over 75 yards.
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