Off a bench or in the field, a 20-gauge slug gun is going to be much more comfortable to shoot than a 12. Joseph Albanese. Types of Slugs: Rifled vs. Sabot. Before we get into the gauge debate, we ...

Browning’s new BSX slugs come in a 12-gauge 2¾-inch 1 ounce version and a 20-gauge 2¾-inch ¾ ounce version. Both have a muzzle velocity of 1,600 feet per second.

Most 12-gauge rifled slugs weigh either 1 or 1⅛ ounces. Sabots weigh under an ounce, or 437.5 grains, and can range from 250 to 376 grains. Both hit hard enough to anchor any whitetail at a reasonable ...

I recently acquired a used Mossberg 835 shotgun in 12 gauge. The 24" barrel is rifled, ported and has a 3.5" chamber. The owner’s manual says not to shoot rifled slugs in this barrel, only sabot ...

Hunting deer with a shotgun is not the "hit or miss" thing it was a few years ago.

I found Larry Ciafoni’s letter (March 4) about gun laws somewhat humorous.

Although 20-gauge guns are becoming increasingly popular for waterfowl hunting, when it comes to shooting steel shot, a 20 can’t touch a 12-gauge. Steel pellets are light and bulky, and even a 3 ...