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? asked in SportsOutdoor RecreationHunting · 6 months ago

 Foster slug vs. Pumpkin ball in smooth-bore 12 gauge?

which one is better or have more advantage over each other in smoothbore 12 gauge shotgun? foster slug or single pumpkin ball?

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  • ?
    Lv 4
    6 months ago

    The Foster slug will be more accurate and have better ballistic qualities.  A "pumpkin ball" is not that different than old smoothbore musket ball -- inaccurate and poor ballistic qualities

  • ?
    Lv 7
    6 months ago

    Pretty sure that a foster slug will be more accurate and allows use of a slight choke.

  • BBean
    Lv 7
    6 months ago

    200 years ago the so-called "pumpkin ball" may have been used but the somewhat skirted slug works better in a smooth bore. Some skirts expand to seal bypassing gasses to make use of all elements to increase velocity.

  • Anonymous
    6 months ago

    I would use the slug. Just my opinion.

  • Anonymous
    6 months ago

    Guns are very dangerous and need banned.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    6 months ago

    I use paradox slugs 

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