Slugs aren't the same as shot as we all know. Small amount of history from an old timer. Foster slugs were designed from the start to function in both choked and open choked guns. The hollow base will expand to the bore just like a Minie ball. The "rifling" was so the slug could swage down through the choke. For many years there was debate as to whether or not the rifling imparted spin, but Taofledermaus proved that it does provide some spin. Before Foster slugs we used "pumpkin balls" - round balls just like BP balls. These needed to be used in open choked guns. One guy I knew fired a pumpkin ball through his full choked gun, and he swore that after he quit rubbing his shoulder, his gun had become modified choke. Brenneke slugs state plainly that they should only be used in open choked guns, or at most IC choked guns. With rifled shotgun barrels, and interchangeable choke tubes there shouldn't ever be a problem. Thanks for this video. Good job.

@buffalosoutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative comment. I am sure this will help someone.

@johnt4060

6 жыл бұрын

Great story!

@TightwadTodd

6 жыл бұрын

Exactly Kirk Boswell..Been tryin to tell folks this for years..

@kxp.1496

6 жыл бұрын

I’ve owned shot guns most of my life didn’t shoot much but bought a rock island shot gun and wondering about slugs thanks for the information it sure helped this rookie

@BushcraftingBogan

5 жыл бұрын

Interesting info! And thanks for the laugh on the pumpkin ball full to modified story. :D

I'm not surprised that the choke doesn't make that much of a difference with slugs. I find that a rifled choke tube really helps stabilize the slugs.

When you CAN get to your comments, know that we really enjoy your reviews and demonstrations. Especially like the shotgun/choke info as a guy who ends up shooting a LOT of slugs on camera and off. Another great video! -OG, the Taufledermaus Channel.

@heavyasfuc2182

6 жыл бұрын

Officer Gregg hey OG fancy seeing you here

@buffalosoutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

I can see them and reply this morning. (Obviously since I am replying to you...LOL) thank you and the Taofledermaus crew for your support of my channel. It means a lot to me. I always enjoy your wit and humor when you're on the show.

@rickpaul9565

6 жыл бұрын

Hey ! Get a haircut hippie ! : ' )

Great shooting and great video Buffalo!

@buffalosoutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks Scott!

@mikerotch6733

3 жыл бұрын

Hey I know you! Way better than demo ranch lol 👍

@ragnarrock2478

2 жыл бұрын

Scott, what would you recommend for a choke on a IWI TS12? I don't want a mishap if I can at all prevent it.

@maccliff2115

2 жыл бұрын

Kentucky Ballistics supporting others in the community, I like it. More Arnold-Genie jokes in your intros!

Those are pretty good results for a waterfowl shotgun at 90 yards. I'm impressed.

If anyone can see this I can't see your comments. KZread has disabled my ability to reply to or even see your comments. I hope this gets resolved soon.

@cdawson198600

6 жыл бұрын

Buffalo's Outdoors I couldn’t see any comments on some videos earlier either... funny how they where all firearm related.

@RCHanlin

6 жыл бұрын

If you can see this... Switch over to Full30..! KZread is really getting asinine with their slaughter of the 1st Amendment. It's bad enough they demonetize you now they are censoring you as well!! MOTHER F'ERS!!

@buffalosoutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

I can see the comments now. Thanks! Gun channels are definitely not given the same treatment as others.

@buffalosoutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

I see it now. I can't go to Full30. They are invite only. I did ask to join a while back but they denied my request.

@RCHanlin

6 жыл бұрын

You're kidding me..! I'll jump their ass about it then! That's not supposed to be an 'exclusive' club!

You confirmed what I have been telling people for decades. I have been shooting foster slugs with my humpback Browning Auto 5 since I was a kid and have not damaged the barrel at all it still measures out at "FULL CHOKE," I shoot good consistent patterns and have never gotten any noticeable leading in the barrel. Over the decades I have fired hundreds of shells, the barrel is in good as new condition. Listen to Kirk Boswell what he says is 100% correct.

Buffalo, thank you so much bro. You are a natural educator. I really appreciate the way you convey every aspect of what's going on in your videos. I've been hanging out with you for only about an hour and I've had questions answered that I've had for decades but never gone out of my way to get answered... I look forward to learning more from you please keep up the excellent work and stay well.

Loving the channel Buffalo. Spectacular groups from a smooth bore, not what I expected at that range.

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@buffalosoutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

Good deal!

Great video. Thank you for taking the time to do it. Definitely answers questions i have had for quite some time!

Seemed like a good fair test, not enough difference to worry about in my book. Wishing you success!

The things we learn from shooting. I really though the full, or the modified choke would've given a dramatic difference in groups. Great video, bud. Thanks for sharing!

@buffalosoutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

I was actually surprised as well!

@kevinwasilauskis8943

2 жыл бұрын

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I really appreciate the time it took to make this video. I have a CZ 1012 and instead of buying another rifle for deer I wanted to use this but was told not to shot slugs, I learned A LOT in this video. I appreciate it thanks! :)

@jamesoliva9531

Жыл бұрын

Good call Dyl, Unless you are hunting in a area with very open cover a shotgun is just as good probably better. By far foster slugs have stopping power that most rifles can not match. The only thing more deadly is buckshot out to 50 or so yds. So If you are hunting in heavy cover use buckshot out to 50yds. use at least a modified choke full is even better. if you need a little extra distance use slugs.

"Things move slow at the Buffalo" Keep it that way, that's the charme of this channel. Bring on on improvements, but don't change👍

@buffalosoutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I don't plan on changing, I do want to make things better here at the range though. I have a long work commute and don't see much daylight at home so that's why I don't get to put out many videos. It keeps me grounded though. Thanks for watching and leaving the comment!

@motaki701

6 жыл бұрын

I agree. Change is not always a good thing. I really like the shotgun videos, especially the Maverick 88 video. Hope everybody has a Happy New Year.

There's something weirdly calming about a southern accent

@FalloutUrMum

3 жыл бұрын

Depends on the region it's from, there are some unsettling ones

@davidvines6498

2 жыл бұрын

Not if you are a Teenager and your Dad is 20 years removed from the Pacific as a Sea Bee

@alextotheroh8071

2 жыл бұрын

Anyone know where he's from? His accent is unique and familiar at the same time.

@mrdclark2003

2 жыл бұрын

Depends on what they're saying..."go'on and fix you'a plate." Oh yeah. "Get'em boys"...not so much.

@alexs5744

Жыл бұрын

@@alextotheroh8071 I think he’s from Kentucky.

Great video. Thanks Buffalo. Keep doing what you do, we enjoy it all.

@buffalosoutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I am glad that you enjoyed the video!

I'm old and haven't shot a shotgun since I was a kid but getting a 12g soon and thanks for the information on chokes. Especially on the slugs as this will be interesting checking out the different patterns.

Your coming in loud and clear here. Thanks for another great video!

As I watched this video I held my breath w every shot you took great job

I like the way you present yourself and your content

Excellent video. I don't normally comment on video's I watch but I have to say very nice, well explained and clear to the point. Subscribed now and can't wait to watch more. Thanks

Nice video! Those are some good groups. Thanks doing the research and taking time!

I really enjoy your videos. I like that you edit them to take out a lot of adjusting, and switching chokes.

When you are shooting observe the front sight or have someone watch your muzzle for barrel flip. When your barrel recoils straight up the shot will be centered. Then the barrel flips too the left the shot goes to the left. Adjust your butt placement in your shoulder and your hold pressure until the barrel flips straight up. This will greatly improve your shooting. Review the video and see what i am talking about. When you put them in the bullseye the barrel doesnt flip to the left. It recoils straight back and up. Thankyou for the video. John Davis jax fl

First video of yours that I've watched. Great style, simple and friendly. Subscribed.

@buffalosoutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing! I appreciate it.

Good on you for essentially plinking with the slug gun. Neat to see.

Thank you for taking the time and effort to make this video.

Great idea for a video man! Exactly what I was looking for, much appreciated.

@buffalosoutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Great patience you show through a detailed test, appreciated the info.

Just subscribed! Seems like a honest man doing what he loves and how can you not respect that!! Happy shooting to you my friend.

Hey Buffalo, today is a sad day. Thanks for brightening it up. I always thought modified was best. Cut shells are good man. Happy New Year bud. I’m drinking a bourbon in gratitude to you

I'd be in line to see this same video done with a non overbore barrel. Even that .005 over gives enough wiggle room to make inconsistencies. Excellent video, and showed what overbore can do!

Love what you did here man. Very good information. Thanks!

This is a great video! I was always told only cylinder bore for rifled slugs, but I never really did any research on it. Thats why I subbed to your channel- great videos that answer questions everyone asks at one time or another.

@buffalosoutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

I was always told that too when I was growing up. I think this comes from people lumping all slugs into one category. There are some slugs that should only be shot through a cylinder bore so the safe thing to tell people is that ALL slugs should only be shot through a cylinder bore.

@davidguelette7036

2 жыл бұрын

I was under the impression that Remington slugs were undersized compare to Winchester or Brenneke specifically for use in all chokes.

Outstanding Sir Buffalo. Incredible video

Buffalo thanks for another great video! Interesting results, and thank you for the banjo!!!

@buffalosoutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! My apologies for the slow reply!

wow, thanks for taking the time and efforts for posting this video

@buffalosoutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Good video and I liked the choice of shotgun used because there are a lot of hunters out there that only own one shotgun and use it on everything from ducks to turkeys to deer. As far as I could tell, every one of those groups was a dead deer at 90 yards, and at around 50 yards (distance where most deer are killed) those would have been groups under 3". Plenty accurate.

I have been shooting/hunting for about 50 yrs plus on and off. You and most others of your shooting caliber... would considered me a novice shooter/hunter but no matter. I continue to improve my skills with techniques and knowledge gained from you and others efforts to guide and help. I truly enjoy learning new information from every video you present whether it be hand guns, shotgun or rifle. Just straight up amazing skill set, enjoyable videos and appreciated information by many I’m certain. I especially enjoy setting up and dialing in for best functionality with some aesthetics as I’m a nuts and bolt guy. Thank you. Rick in KY.

This is truly a daggone-good video that I found extremely interesting! Thank you.

I really liked your camera and graphics work on this one. BTW - jamb up shooting and informational. Keep up the good work.

@buffalosoutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

These Remington Rifled slugs always shot AMAZING out of my ole Mossberg Maverick. Miss hunting with that ole gun

@matthewarmstrong935

3 жыл бұрын

Which choke did you use?

@the.reel.mccoy.

3 жыл бұрын

@@matthewarmstrong935 It was a standard slug barrel for the gun, so I'm assuming it was just cylinder. It's a smooth bore too. Somehow it could hit pop cans at 100 yards dang near every shot when on a bench.

In my M4 I quickly changed the factory Mod choke tube and replaced it with a cylinder choke tube. I mainly use Brennke Original Slugs and Fed Prem 00.

I've had the best luck with a .725 skeet choke. Great testing, thanx

@buffalosoutdoors

5 жыл бұрын

Good choice! Thanks!

Great video, thank you. Paul Harrel called, he wants his jacket back 🤣

@nicholashinckley4336

3 жыл бұрын

lol

Thanks for the info!! Owned Rifles and pistols for years and bought for first shotgun the other day. Choke and shot shell selection is something I’ve been reading up on since there’s a lot more selections vs as rifle or pistol rd.

"12ga prone . . . not the funnest style of shooting" . . . I have not done that but can say without a doubt . . . AMEN! Great video Buffalo. Thanks for breaking down slug performance with different chokes.

I've never shot a slug through a shotgun so this information is very helpful to a new shooter like myself I appreciate you doing the video thank you very much God bless

@buffalosoutdoors

5 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you found the video helpful. Comments like this motivate me to do more. Thank you.

I notice the tighter the choke the more the muzzle jumps. Perhaps due to lead swaging through that tight restriction. Great shooting. Nice video, thanks for sharing.

Thank you for the demonstration! Findings were surprising to me. Very informative:)

I have never seen a vid with 400 likes and ZERO dislikes. Congrats and thanks for the content, Sir!

@buffalosoutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

That is an unusual thing to see! Thanks for noticing and thanks for watching!

@raleighthomas3079

4 жыл бұрын

Buffalo's Outdoors I thoroughly enjoy watching videos by people who know what the hell they are talking about! Great job!

Thanks! That's the kind of stuff I was wondering. Much appreciated.

Nice job Buffalo. I see the channel is changing up some. You're doing a great job with it. Keep it up.

@buffalosoutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks wildbill! I still haven't given up on this adventure.

Great video, answered a question I had been pondering for a while.

I did a similar experiment using a rifled barrel, a rifled choke and a modified choke all with 22"-24" barrels. The Carlson's rifled choke actually shot the best at 75 yards. The Mod choke shot a 3.5" group with Remington Slugger Foster Slugs, the rifled barrel shot a 4.25 group with Remington Slugger Foster Slugs and the Carlson's Rifled Choke shot a just under 3" group. I have Wilson Fire Select Vent Rib sights on my 22" barrel and the 24" rifled barrel had it's own sights dovetailed in the rear and a front post. Using Brenneke style slugs the rifled choke and the rifled barrel shot a similar group at about 3.5" at 75 yards, the mod choke shot a 4.5" group at the same distance.

@buffalosoutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

Interesting! Thanks for sharing your findings!

Good video. I always wondered how slugs would behave through different chokes. Good demo. I just subscribed.

My 12 gauge Remington 870 SP slug gun has 20" rifle sighted barrel , and choke tubes. It was sold as a multi purpose gun for big game and turkeys. It came with a extended rifled tube for sabots, extended extra full tube for turkeys, and a cylinder tube for foster type slugs which is how I use it. The improved Foster type slugs are closer to the 12 gauge barrel diameter and are quite accurate. I have a Leupold 3x scope on a over receiver mount and it's my shotgun zone go to gun. Inside 70 yards it's devastating.

Fantastic VDO - Thanks!

thx for the video! headed out tomorrow for my last day of deer hunting in the NW. Shotgun only area... slugs for the first time in my Mossberg... going with the I-CYL leaning to MOD... wish me luck!

@buffalosoutdoors

5 жыл бұрын

Good luck I hope it went well!

Thanks, helped me to understand more about the difference in the bore.

An idiom I was taught, and have taught. Is consistency equals accuracy, if you know your capabilities as a shooter, as well as the capabilities of the weapon. That is accuracy.

Another great video from you! Thank you.

Another option for those who have the older browning shotguns that came with a parallel type choke. The parallel design was developed by the English a long time ago. In effect the bore is constricted down to whatever the standard call for to make say a modified or say full choke. At this point the last portion, and inch or so, not sure of the dimensions? of the barrel is now runs parallel. Was pleasantly surprised when I purchased a Browning BPS in 1981. I got it with a modified choke. Thought I was going to have to buy a slug barrel eventually for deer hunting. Was told to test it. I did and boy was I pleasantly surprised. That thing shot at the time Winchester and Federal fosters with rifle like accuracy. Using only a bead I could put 3 shot groups the size of a coffee mug at 120 yards, I later got the exact same setup for my brother. Same degree of accuracy. A few years later I picked up a Browning B2000 with a full choke. Again phenomenal accuracy. Talked to another person who had Browning shotguns of that same vintage and he said they shotguns like rifles, regardless of the choke on the barrels. This was the period before screws in chokes. I’ve blasted bucks out to 120 with my rig

Oh good -- Improved Cylinder is what I have in mine, and I've no idea where I put the other chokes, so, this is cool.

@buffalosoutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Improved Cylinder is recommended for these slugs!

@joshwalker3203

3 жыл бұрын

what about regular rifled slugs? should I shoot them with the choke removed?

@ronalddavis

8 ай бұрын

only if you want to tear the threads out of the end of the barrel@@joshwalker3203

Awesome groups for that distance!

A grouping of five inches at 100 yards with a 12 gauge is very good. We hear so often that these things should not be used beyond 30 yards for hunting dear. Very informative. Thank you Buffalo.

This video is an excellent presentation. Thank you!

I like this video. Thanks much for the testing!

@buffalosoutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

I needed to see this video! Thanks!

bullseye with the 2nd shot 2nd choke .....great stuff

@buffalosoutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Enjoyed the Different Choke Test. That makes me curious to do the same test But with my RIA VR80. Might just post video as well. Keep up the good work. 👍

Just got this shotgun and so excited to go out and try it. Jist passed my hunting course and am looking forward to a new hobby!!

Cool video. I always listen to what is written but always wanted to do this test. Thank you.

Nice shooting, and good info. Thanks for the great content.

@buffalosoutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great vid ..lot of you guys have really educated me and intrigued me... Im thinking of a way to get more engagement through geometry of projectile..and non barrel threatening material

Hey Buffalo - I came across a good shooting bench that was being used by a black powder shooter. He was sitting in a chair with an arm rest (I think it was a lawn chair) with the chair facing 90 degrees to the right. He sat in the chair and rested his left elbow on the arm of the chair and shot. His own weight stabilized the chair. FWIW

I've never had a shot gun before, was very good learning about choke tubes and what can be shot out of them. I'm looking to get a 12 ga. Winchester SXP long beard 24 "

Just recently purchased the Beretta 391 haven’t had the opportunity to fire it yet. The shotgun came with a slug barrel which is rifled. It’s a beautiful piece!! I hope to learn trap shooting. The information is alway welcome thanks!!

You do a great job on shooting videos. Please make more...

Very interesting video. I was also a little surprised by the similarities in the groups.

Keep up the great videos!

@buffalosoutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! WIll try my best!

Nice one Buffalo, and i like your new jacket :)

@buffalosoutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Good video I learned a lot. Thank you for your time and effort.

Fun video Buffalo,Paul Harrell will want his jacket back!

@TheMagnumChannel

6 жыл бұрын

Lol! But the earplugs attached to the jacket are MIA!

@buffalosoutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

LOL!

Awesome as usual!!

@buffalosoutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend.

I like your vids, Buffalo.

Good video . Informative, always was told to use improve cylinder dosnt seem to really matter what choke is used.

My OCD was driving me nuts watching all of those shots land to the left with no wind blowing lol Nice demo though. I learned a lot.

@buffalosoutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

LOL. I understand. I didn't zero the scope because it was coming off as soon as I was done with the video. The point was to show difference in group sizes and I didn't want to zero between chokes because I wanted to see if they all had the same point of impact.

@AussieInCA11

4 жыл бұрын

If you watch the barrel on those shots it's jumping up and to the left. I suspect something about the shooting position was causing this a little bit as well.

thanks for the demo

Finally! A channel testing guns that shoots at ranges farther than I can spit.

Curious about that! Thanks for the answers! Good video,

Great information. Very helpful.

Very interesting video, even for guys who have shot guns for years. Oh, nice shooting! Thanks.

@buffalosoutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, glad you liked it!

Nice vid thanks for taking the time to explain bud

Nicely done.

That was a lot of work! Thanks for sharing. Nice jacket.

@buffalosoutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video!

I remember as a kid trying slugs in a 20-gauge Iver Johnson with a full choke barrel, and it was throwing them all over the place. Maybe it varies depending on the individual gun, but I think I'd stick with cylinder bore or improved cylinder.

Good shooting my man, thanks for another great video

@buffalosoutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Glad you liked the video!

Very excellent videos as well as the information you provide. Love the accent! Tennessee?