Orion8472
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A co-worker asked about her husband wanting to get a shotgun for both bird and deer. I'm not a hunter, and definitely not when it comes to using a shotgun for deer.
The bird hunting is easy. Shotgun 101, really. However, what is the best way to use a shotgun for deer? In my limited knowledge, I basically told her . . . "Remington 870 that has two barrels [one smooth, one rifled]". I have seen where a second rifled barrel will have a rail attachment on it for a scope, and assume that would be the best to use on deer, using sabots?
They have "deer slugs", I know, . . . which I believe are used in smooth bores, but am not sure if you would still want a scope, or just a good set of front and back irons.
Any knowledgeable replies would be appreciated.
The bird hunting is easy. Shotgun 101, really. However, what is the best way to use a shotgun for deer? In my limited knowledge, I basically told her . . . "Remington 870 that has two barrels [one smooth, one rifled]". I have seen where a second rifled barrel will have a rail attachment on it for a scope, and assume that would be the best to use on deer, using sabots?
They have "deer slugs", I know, . . . which I believe are used in smooth bores, but am not sure if you would still want a scope, or just a good set of front and back irons.
Any knowledgeable replies would be appreciated.