Would this shot Gun be good for Deer hunting. I should ask how accurate is this shot Gun say at 100 yards on paper with Rifle slugs.

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James G. · Answer

Hi Phil and welcome. It will work no issue for deer hunting. You will get the best 100-yard accuracy with Foster Type Rifled Slugs. https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/63488/federal+pb12dprs+premium+vital+shok+12+ga+2.75+1+oz+truball

Randy I. · Answer

it is a smoothbore so you would need to use foster type "rifled" slugs and they are effective to around 70 yards you accuracy at 100 yard would not be acceptable for hunting to hunt deer at 100 yards with a shotgun you need to go with a rifled barrel and sabot type slugs A smoothbore "slug gun" with rifle sights will usually shoot groups in the 3" (6 MOA) range at 50 yards/meters, making them satisfactory deer hunting weapons at short range.

Ed C. · Answer

Hi Phil, with a 18.5" barrel, you mat lose accuracy at 100yds. I would not go more then 50-75 yrds with 18.5" barrel.
You can always test it at 100 yds, but don't count on accuracy.
Stay safe & have a great day!

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