Low recoil 12g slugs

[tuktuk 16]

my boss just bought kel tec ksg. he wants low recoil and his range only allows slugs. can u guys recommend the ammo and where to get it pls?

also what's better for the range shooting 2 3/4" or 3" ?

thank u

[AlexTheSane 236]

Cabelas has the Federal TruBall Slugs in low recoil.  I bought a bunch of them for a class I took.

 

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shooting/Ammunition/Shotgun-Ammunition%7C/pc/104792580/c/104691780/sc/104567580/Federal174-Truball8482-Rifled-Slugs/740039.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fshotgun-ammunition%2Ffederal%2F_%2FN-1100191%2B1000003387%2B4294751476%2FNe-1000003387%2FNs-MIN_SALE_PRICE%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BBRprd730944%26WTz_st%3DGuidedNav%26WTz_stype%3DGNU&WTz_l=SBC%3BBRprd730944%3Bcat104567580

 

Not currently in stock but backorderable.  

[AnthonyG 36]

Rio and fiocchi are the few brands I know that makes low recoil slug/buck shot. I bought a case of rio low recoil buck shot and it works great. Here is some low recoil slugs made by fiocchi, price is pretty good too.

 

http://www.ammunitiontogo.com/product_info.php/pName/50rds-12-gauge-fiocchi-low-recoil-2-34-1oz-exacta-aero-slug-ammo/cName/12-gauge-slug

[tj462nj 32]

I think I have low recoil buckshot & slugs in stock, I will check for you

[Vlad G 345]

Another vote for the Fiocchi for low recoil, they are actually lower felt recoil the Remington 7 1/2 Game club, and that is saying something. I used to shoot Federal Low Recoil LE slugs for 3gun, and when I switched to the Focchi, they shot like 8" lower at 50 yards, they are that soft.

[ReadDude 0]

Remington Slugger Managed Recoil Rifled slugs.

 

These are probably about the cheapest slugs you will find, they are 2 3/4" only 1200 fps, so very low recoil.

 

I keep some around to find the paper on the first couple shots when sighting in my shotgun for deer season.

 

I then switch to higher power sabots to get the scope fully sighted in. I have also used them to introduce younger kids to joys of recoil when moving up from a .22LR

 

They still kick, but only a bit more than the usual target load for trap.

 

http://www.remington.com/products/ammunition/shotshells/slugs/slugger-managed-recoil-rifled-slugs.aspx

 

I have no idea if they are readily available right now.

 

BTW, shooting slugs from a smooth bore barrel is a random walk. Don't expect any consistency past 15 yards or so.  These Rifled slugs are supposed to work better then smooth slugs, but i've seen them keyhole at 50 yards.

[Vlad G 345]

BTW, shooting slugs from a smooth bore barrel is a random walk. Don't expect any consistency past 15 yards or so. 

 

Err .. sorry no, I am able to shoot 3" groups at 50yards off hand through a smooth barreled 11-87 with Modified choke. 10" steel targets at 80 yards, under time pressure in the middle of a 3gun match are cake walk.

 

If you are talking about a cylinder choke and slugs designed for rifled barrels, sure, anything is possible. Fosters slugs should be fine.

[mcbethr 42]

I don't think they make low recoil in 3".  Quite frankly, after shooting 3" shells, I have no idea what they are made for at all - the recoil is too high to shoot a follow-up shot... maybe they are best in a Joe Biden special where you only have two barrels and have to make both count?

 

But anyway, Fiocchi and Federal both make them. 

[Shocker 151]

I use Fiocchi, Midway has 'em for $78 for 80 shells: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/644566/fiocchi-low-recoil-ammunition-12-gauge-2-3-4-7-8-oz-aero-rifled-slug-ammo-can-of-80-8-boxes-of-10?cm_vc=wishList

 

Midway actually sells them cheaper in individual 10-shell boxes (I guess you're paying for the dry box in my link...?) but those are out of stock

[ReadDude 0]

Err .. sorry no, I am able to shoot 3" groups at 50yards off hand through a smooth barreled 11-87 with Modified choke. 10" steel targets at 80 yards, under time pressure in the middle of a 3gun match are cake walk.

 

If you are talking about a cylinder choke and slugs designed for rifled barrels, sure, anything is possible. Fosters slugs should be fine.I a

I agree, get slugs designed for smooth bore barrels and you will be okay, i wasn't clear. Mismatching is the problem. I normally shoot a rifled barrel for hunting.  OP, I assume is looking for something for a smooth bore.

[bry@n 195]

The federal 2-3/4" low recoil slug and buck shot is great. Very manageable.

[oldguysrule649 397]

I use these Brenneke 2 3/4" Low Recoil slugs in my Mossberg 590 at the range.

 

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/60353

[scarecrow 0]

+1 On the Remington Managed Recoil Slugs. 

[tuktuk 16]

thank you gens.

went with 12 Gauge Fiocchi Low Recoil 2 3/4" 1oz. Exacta Aero Slug Ammo. if he doesn't like it , I will "borrow" it from him