Does lightfield still make sabot slugs?

Does lightfield still make sabot slugs?

Lightfield Ammunition, the industry Leader in sabot slug technology, has produced it’s Hybred Series of sabot slugs to take shotgun accuracy to a level that has never been achieved in the shooting industry before.

Are lightfield slugs any good?

There were no malfunctions and the slugs delivered outstanding accuracy. The Lightfield slug is capable of much more and of long-range accuracy but for my needs this is a formidable performance. Check the performance of the many variations on the 12 gauge slug and you will agree Lightfield is first in its class.

Can you shoot sabot slugs out of a smooth bore barrel?

Shooting sabot slugs through a smooth bore is a waste of money. They will “work” but accuracy suffers and there is no reason to spend the extra money for sabot slugs if you are going to shoot them through a smooth bore. Besides, if they are not flying straight and nose-first, they will not expand as designed.

Are lightfield slugs rifled?

The Lightfield Hybred series of sabot slugs uses an hour glass shaped 99% pure lead slug. The use of a post wad that acts like a wedge, expanding the slug outward causing the slug and sabot to fit the barrel of ANY shotgun, rifled or smoothbore, perfectly.

What is the most accurate sabot slug?

Winchester XP3s and Hornady SSTs are quite accurate, as are Federal’s new Trophy Copper slugs. I have had mixed results with rifled choke tubes. When Browning first introduced its BPS slug gun it came in a choice of fully rifled or rifled choke tube smoothbore model.

Will rifled slugs damage a smooth barrel?

Will rifled slugs damage a smooth barrel? – Quora. No, that’s what they’re made for. They usually are pretty loose in a bore, for that matter, depending upon obturation to seal the propellant gases. Just for the record, the “rifling” cast into the outside diameter of the slug is useless.

Why are sabot slugs so expensive?

Sabot slugs have two factors that make them slightly more expensive than rifled slugs. First is the more complex design. With the sleeve, sabot slugs feature more components and take a few more steps to assemble, which drives up the price.

What is the range of a 20 gauge sabot slug?

Designed to be shot from a rifled barrel, the sabot slug is accurate out to about 200 yards from a gun that’s built to promote accuracy: with a scope, a tight action, and a bedded stock.

How far are sabot slugs accurate?

This may include a modern slug shotgun, with rifled barrel and high performance sabot slugs, which provides rifle-like power and accuracy at ranges over 150 yards (140 m).

How accurate are rifled slugs in a smooth barrel?

Your expected range of accuracy for any box of slugs you grab in a store should be about 50 yards. This is an average range for the typical field gun with a smooth barrel and bead sight, shooting any brand of ammunition picked at random.

What is the best slug for a smooth bore shotgun?

Rifled Slug for Smooth Bore Barrels The American Whitetail® 12 gauge Rifled Slug turns your smooth bore shotgun into a deer hunting machine! Designed for smooth bore barrels, Hornady® American Whitetail® Rifled Slugs feature a 1-ounce lead alloy slug that is loaded to 1,600 feet per second.

Do rifled slugs damage barrel?

Do rifled slugs damage barrels? – Quora. They often do when shot in a barrel not designed to shoot slugs. Shooting slugs in choked barrels usually results in damage to the barrel and potentially injury to the shooter from flying bits of metal.