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Old 12-27-2009, 10:23 AM
Johnny Reb Johnny Reb is offline
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smoothbore guns

Does anyone here who owns a Smoothbore use it for deer hunting. What are the challenges and limitations of shooting PRB with Smoothbore. I'm going to either buy a 62 cal. smoothbore gun. (or barrel for one of my T/C rifles) I've heard some people say that you shouldn't take longer than a 50 yard shot for deer hunting. the reason I want a smoothbore is I would like to start turkey hunting and to use it also for deer hunting.
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Old 12-27-2009, 12:41 PM
Adam Helmer Adam Helmer is offline
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Johnny Reb,

I have used a ,50 smoothbore with PRB and shot loads. My max range with Ball is about 75 yards, Conicals do not shoot well in a smoothbore, in my experience,

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Old 12-27-2009, 12:51 PM
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You would need to shoot it i have read were a guy has a trade gun and his max yards is 85 yard.
Like any smoth bore gun work with it its part of the fun finding what the loads the gun likes.
I see lots of guys start off with max loads and complain the gun wont shoot
start off with min or mid loads and work up.
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