Question on a 12g

[Guest jps37033]

I just bought a 12 gauge H&R single shot. I opted for the full choke model. It doesnt have changable chokes, i guess its just the way the barrell is made. I dont know much about shotguns. Here is my question....

It is a 3" chamber, and full choke.

Can I shoot 2 3/4 shells instead of 3", and what is the lowest # shot I can shoot through a full choke? Can i shoot a rifled slug? Buckshot?

The reason I ask is cause I picture a slug getting too tight down the barrell, and it blowing up. lol

[ShaunM]

You can use pretty much any shot through it as long as it isn't higher than a 3 inch shell. 2 3/4 is fine. I would not use steel shot as with any fixed choke it can wear it out, thats why they have different chokes for different shots. Lead shot will be perferct. As for slugs if the barrel is rifled then yes you can shoot rifled slugs, if it is smooth bore then shoot slug that are for smooth bore. buck shot is also fine.

Edited August 28, 2008 by Hunting101

[Guest jps37033]

And whats a dimascuss? barrel? It says not to shoot buckshot through a dimascuss barrel (if thats spelled right)

[Guest bkelm18]

Demascus is a type of steel. It has to do with the way the steel is produced. Gives it a nice wavy look to it. Not sure why it would say not to shoot buckshot through it.

[ShaunM]

I looked it up and came up with this

"Damascus or “Damascus twist” barrels are older shotgun barrels that typically were made before 1900. Iron and steel ribbons were twisted and welded together. Damascus barrels are weaker than modern barrels and are not designed for the high gas pressures created by modern ammunition. Damascus barrels have a distinctive, irregular pattern of short, streak-like marks around the barrel.

If you have a Damascus barrel gun, don’t shoot it. The barrel may burst slightly ahead of the chamber, crippling the shooter’s hand or forearm. If you have an older firearm and are not sure if it has a Damascus barrel, go to a qualified gunsmith to identify its make before shooting it."

[Guest jps37033]

"UPDATE"

I got up the nerve to shoot the 00 buckshot. Here are my findings

Dont ever break into someones house at the chance they may have a shotgun with 00 buckshot pointed at you! Crap my britches, that stuff is mean!

At 20 feet, it held a 5-6 inch pattern and nearly blew a complete hole through the board I shot at. It looked like I just unloaded a clip of .32 at it. Which it is .33 and has 9 pellets, so....

I'd take my chance with getting hit with a .45 over a 00buck any day, though I have no desire for even a .22.

Plus (i'm a dummy), after shooting the round, I looked at the box of remington ammo 00 buckshot - "May be used in any choke, but performs best in full choke models"

And it was in bold letters. lol

[TnShooter83]

As long as the barrel says 3" on it you can use 2-3/4" and 3".

Buckshot is fine in it, and I go for 3" to get a few extra shot.

I would NOT recommend using a slug in a full choke barrel.

And 7-1/2 will go through a coke can....At least an empty one just fine.

[J Smith]

I have allways heard that shooting slugs in a full choke will open the the barrel up over time.

[Guest jps37033]

Thanks. I have learned that I dont want to shoot a slug anyways. If that 00 buckshot doesnt stop someone, Im gettin' some yonder!

[Daniel]

wtf is yonder?

[Im Neero]

My guess is it refers to putting some distance between whoever it is that isn't phased by 00 buck and yourself.

[BigPoppa]

wtf is yonder?

You ain't from around here, are ya boy ?

"Yonder" is a Southern American term meaning distance, a location, a landmark, or some degree of geography.

As in..........."Hang a right by that red barn right down yonder and then go about 2 miles."

In the context used above, it means if 00 buck doesn't stop or significantly slow down your assailant, then get moving and create some distance.

[Guest jps37033]

Right. If he keeps coming after a shot of that in his direction, aint nothing stopping him!

I learned that saying from my wife who is born and bread TN. "get some yonder" lol

[ShaunM]

You can shoot slugs. The lead bullet shouldn't hurt your barrel, been shooting slugs out my fixed full choke barrel for years and it shoots just fine.

[Guest tokarev]

I too have an old H&R 12 ga. Take cake of it and your great grandkids can hand it down to thier children.

[strickj]

You ain't from around here, are ya boy ?

"Yonder" is a Southern American term meaning distance, a location, a landmark, or some degree of geography.

As in..........."Hang a right by that red barn right down yonder and then go about 2 miles."

In the context used above, it means if 00 buck doesn't stop or significantly slow down your assailant, then get moving and create some distance.

Point of useless-interest.

I was once given directions from a co-worker on how to get to a hole in the wall shop stuck way out in the boonies.

Part of the directions was "yonder",but the funny thing is he said"and turn right when you see a cow with a bird perched on her ass." Wait what! :shakeshead:

I'm thinking maybe hes referring to a sign for a dairy farm or something.

Sure nuff when I got out there I saw a real life cow standing near the road with a bird sitting on it!

[Guest TN.Frank]

Slugs are made from such soft lead that they won't hurt your barrel, even with a full choke. If you are worried about it buy 3 or 4 different brands, cut one of each apart and mic the slugs to see what size they are then shoot the one closest to the size of the choke. That way you know it'll fit. Remington used to be the smallest at .690" but I'm not sure if that's true anymore.

[DaveTN]

Is this a damascus barrel?

[Guest sling]

Damascus barrel...:

Good article on damascus barrels: http://www.hallowellco.com/damascus_twist_barrels.htm

[Daniel]

You ain't from around here, are ya boy ?

"Yonder" is a Southern American term meaning distance, a location, a landmark, or some degree of geography.

As in..........."Hang a right by that red barn right down yonder and then go about 2 miles."

In the context used above, it means if 00 buck doesn't stop or significantly slow down your assailant, then get moving and create some distance.

I am from knoxville. I know what yonder means. As in "you better get over yonder". I do not think it is used correctly in that context which is why I asked what he meant.

[Guest TN.Frank]

Yonder=There. Get over yonder, get over there. The tractor is in yonder barn, the tractor is in that barn "there".

[Im Neero]

Yonder can be used as a noun, but with a word like yonder, I think a discussion of whether or not it is being used correctly kind of misses the point of using the word to begin with.