Took my 870 out to the range last weekend. Slugs are landing about 5.5" above point of aim at 25 yards. Should I expect buckshot to shoot high in a similar fashion?... you'll have to experiment to determine where the slug hits the target in relation to your sight picture. For example, a Remington 870 shotgun usually shoots high with slugs. ...
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