Which choke is best for slugs?

Shooting Foster style slugs (American Rifled Slugs) through different chokes out of my Beretta Xtrema II to see the difference in group sizes.
My friend over at The Magnum Channel did a very similar video as a follow up to this one. He used the same slugs at the same distance but shot his groups from a Mossberg 500 using only the bead sight. Here is a link to his video, check it out-- • Best choke for shotgun...
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[@kirkboswell2575]

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]

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

[@johnt4060]

Great story!

[@TightwadTodd]

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

[@kxp.1496]

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]

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

[@uilleachan]

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

[@vlassoraptor]

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.

[@KentuckyBallistics]

Great shooting and great video Buffalo!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Hey thanks Scott!

[@mikerotch6733]

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

[@ragnarrock2478]

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]

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

[@Chief2Moon]

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

[@EQ9962]

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

[@OGsDangerShow]

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]

Officer Gregg hey OG fancy seeing you here

[@buffalosoutdoors]

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]

Hey ! Get a haircut hippie ! : ' )

[@tjmooremusic]

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

[@scramblesthedeathdealer5285]

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

[@Jesus_Is_Lord257]

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]

I was actually surprised as well!

[@kevinwasilauskis8943]

A p

[@ellerysam1067]

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.

[@tazydevil9400]

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

[@scottroder5516]

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

[@theplinkerslodge6361]

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

[@derekbeyers8804]

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

[@StudlyDyl]

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]

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.

[@jdsnow7762]

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

[@lazytommy0]

I like the way you present yourself and your content

[@gmanky]

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

[@buffalosoutdoors]

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

[@garyelderman8391]

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

[@tim7325]

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

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks for subscribing! I appreciate it.

[@jwhitman4421]

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!

[@torqueguy1]

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

[@vash241987]

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.

[@troybingham6426]

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

[@crankygunreviews]

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]

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]

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

[@hilltop4847]

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

[@buffalosoutdoors]

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

[@VooDooDaddy46]

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

[@ulflyng4072]

"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]

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]

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.

[@savagemilkman8383]

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

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@LionquestFitness]

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

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@jefftoy9372]

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

[@mbuchart2927]

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

[@NC-xk1eg]

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

[@silveraudio74]

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]

Good luck I hope it went well!

[@the.reel.mccoy.]

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

[@matthewarmstrong935]

Which choke did you use?

[@the.reel.mccoy.]

@@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.

[@patlsmith404]

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

[@bphilbac]

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

[@TargetSuite]

"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.

[@user-rd3tz6vy9v]

Outstanding Sir Buffalo. Incredible video

[@rickkrebs2305]

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.

[@Islandspook15]

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

[@trumpie5399]

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.

[@smokepeddler]

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

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Good choice! Thanks!

[@tbxtroll]

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.

[@ccthepope]

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

[@buffalosoutdoors]

You're welcome!

[@MrMitchice]

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

[@wildbill6233]

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

[@buffalosoutdoors]

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

[@mozilla2576]

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

[@bullaaron]

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

[@ROE1300]

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

[@willsmith6560]

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

[@BourbonBasement1177]

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!!

[@MxStRider]

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. 👍

[@ben5434]

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

[@alcidesjuarez6373]

This video is an excellent presentation. Thank you!

[@cleonmain1291]

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.

[@walterdl2904]

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

[@craigmiller8902]

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

[@robertsalyers1351]

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]

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

[@dalroache]

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

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@billofalltrades1468]

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 "

[@greylocke100]

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]

Interesting! Thanks for sharing your findings!

[@tyrssen1]

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]

Improved Cylinder is recommended for these slugs!

[@joshwalker3203]

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

[@ronalddavis]

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

[@jamesoliva9531]

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.

[@hatchetjack1031]

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

[@JJGuccione]

Fantastic VDO - Thanks!

[@williammarsales9869]

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!!

[@larryalexander4833]

Thanks for video I'm getting ready to do some slug work . Just bought Lyman slug mold and already have a Lee 7/8 mold . I bought a Mossberg 500 slug gun with rifled barrel on sale for just under 300 . Going to try some different ways of loading ,wads, powder,hulls, etc .

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Now that sounds like a lot of fun. I've been thinking of getting into loading slugs myself. I already reload my own handgun rounds but I haven't done much for the shotgun.

[@vonmajor100]

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

[@markscofkoe4820]

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

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@CROSSFIRE_TACTICS_SOFIA]

Another great video from you! Thank you.

[@taofledermaus]

Comments are working now

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Good deal!

[@jimvincenti2324]

I like this video. Thanks much for the testing!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

You're very welcome!

[@davidfornkahl8374]

Enjoyed your video! When making a bench, put in some diagonal boards. Or even stakes in the ground and screw, attach 1x4" lumber to those and your bench legs.

[@HillTrekkerSarge]

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.

[@kentwilliams3326]

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

[@stevedouglas5443]

Well organized test! I would like to see this done with Winchester slugs. They always shoot the best hands down. I shoot Winchester through my Savage pump modified ( old gun ), and they often touch holes at 50 yards.

[@Expertly_Unprofessional]

Nice vid thanks for taking the time to explain bud

[@johnndavis7647]

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

[@jeanmorin3247]

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.

[@dominicgorno7158]

Great information. Very helpful.

[@flatplaneoregon4605]

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

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@gstrader73]

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

[@buffalosoutdoors]

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

[@raleighthomas3079]

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

[@freedomlover8535]

Awesome groups for that distance!

[@tebigman65]

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

[@buffalosoutdoors]

You're welcome, glad you liked it!

[@confederate8417]

Great idea testing the chokes with good ole foster slugs. i really thought there would be a big difference.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

I was surprised too. It really doesn't matter much what choke they are shot through. I guess that shows how well the design really works.

[@cmxvirunit9468]

I needed to see this video! Thanks!

[@JohnSims3]

Good audible lesson on use of the safety!

[@guns4funfreedomkeeper999]

Good video. I have that same scatter gun but it has never crossed my mind to shoot slug out of it.

[@amascia8327]

I think your being close to the ground helped minimize wind effects + it looked like a calm day. Nice job. Thanks

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@andyriehle4615]

Ur an idiot

[@andyriehle4615]

Gail force winds ain't gonna move a oz. @ 50

[@MegaBoilermaker]

Very professional evaluation.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@paoemantega8793]

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

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@DrewJ79]

I like your content Buffalo. I just stumbled on to your channel today looking for info on chokes. I just bought a Beretta A300 Outlander in max5 camo this past weekend and was wondering if I should get extended chokes for it. Just subbed to your channel, thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@electrochubb]

Interesting test, Thanks Buffalo.!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@joelstark7081]

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

[@TheMagnumChannel]

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

[@buffalosoutdoors]

LOL!

[@TheSteamLocomotive]

I have always had great success with IMP CYL with Foster slugs.

[@centex52]

love the video thank you for your time

[@NobleSavage44]

7:28. BULLSEYE! 👏 BTW I had good luck with a modified choke on an 870. Cloverleaf group, all touching at 50 yards. Only problem was the length of that 28" barrel.

[@TheKentuckyPatriot]

Awesome as usual!!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks my friend.