Managed recoil slugs vs standard slugs

TACAV · 02-09-2008, 04:19 PM

In regards to 12 gauge 1 oz lead slugs

I have bought a bunch of Remington slugger rifled slugs and Remington managed recoil slugs of the same size. I just havnt been able to get out to the range to test them out yet do to busy schedules and really crappy weather every time i get a day off.

The difference is that the velocity of the standard slugs is listed as 1560 FPS while the managed recoil ones are 1200 FPS.

In regards to stopping/knock down power, accuracy, and general ballistic performance out to maximum shot ranges of 50 yards or so is this 360FPS difference really that noticeable?
Im a pretty small guy at 5'5" and normal slug rounds I have no shame in admitting tend to kick my ass after a box or two. Hence why I got one of those
knoxx industries anti recoil stock which helps alot and is an awsome product Even if you are a huge guy the stock is adjustable and still helps you obtaining faster follow up shots etc.

True with the stock asking this question may sound redundant but I just wondered just how much of a difference 350FPS really makes in a slug round?

nathangdad · 02-09-2008, 04:58 PM

I am a larger guy than you and I will admit I shoot a
20 gauge rifled slug gun as I found the 12 gauge slug
a miserable shooting experience. The only thing I took
away from the 12 gauge experience was a real feeling
I would develop flinching from another experience.

That said, as you already know the velocity difference I
will tell you it is not enough to make the 12 gauge
worthwhile. Yes, the velocity reduction will give you
some, but in my opinion, not enough recoil reduction to
make it worthwhile.

I will not shoot another 12 gauge slug until someone either
manufactures, or I can insert lead weights, to make a
gun beyond the 10 pound range. I'm thinking 15 pounds
might be what I would want. Naturally, this is not a
"long hike" gun but would be a "go to and wait for game
to appear" gun as in deer stand.

However, we are all different and this is a forum so I feel
you will get other opinions. Good luck and good shooting!

samuel · 02-09-2008, 05:41 PM

The managed recoil slugs really do reduce recoil as you will find out when you compare them.They are sufficient to do the job out to 50yds.I dont know what that other stuff is about adding lead but it sounds ok,as when you want to work out you could do the phisical drill of arms and really get in shape.We found the managed recoil to be more accurate,but dont try to sight in with one and shoot the other.You will find POI a long ways apart.

Alleydude · 02-11-2008, 07:02 AM

So answer me a newbie question... Do you use the rifled barrel or the smooth bore barrel with managed recoil slugs?

TACAV · 02-11-2008, 06:19 PM

I have an improved cylinder smooth bore barrel.

samuel · 02-12-2008, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TACAV

I have an improved cylinder smooth bore barrel.

This is good but cylinder bore is ideal. sam.

longboard · 02-28-2008, 10:01 PM

Remington makes them both for rifled and smooth bore.
I hurt my shoulder and went to managed recoil in my Mossberg 12 gage.
Loved the copper solid managed recoil ones from Remington, but the winchester Feather lites killed me.
When I shot them it made my arm open the pump on my shotgun, not real fun shooting.
On the other hand my shoulder likes the Win Feather lites for Dove and Quail quite allot.

jaeger · 02-28-2008, 10:10 PM

I am about the same size as you 5'7 165 and I found that a 20 ga auto loader slug gun to be the ticket. Recoil is down to the #8 small game range and gives excellent performance to 50 yds. I also use a NEF 20ga with a 18" barrel with slugs. I added a simms slip on recoil pad and it is a pleasure to shoot.

02-09-2008, 04:19 PM	#1
TACAV Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 605	Managed recoil slugs vs standard slugs In regards to 12 gauge 1 oz lead slugs I have bought a bunch of Remington slugger rifled slugs and Remington managed recoil slugs of the same size. I just havnt been able to get out to the range to test them out yet do to busy schedules and really crappy weather every time i get a day off. The difference is that the velocity of the standard slugs is listed as 1560 FPS while the managed recoil ones are 1200 FPS. In regards to stopping/knock down power, accuracy, and general ballistic performance out to maximum shot ranges of 50 yards or so is this 360FPS difference really that noticeable? Im a pretty small guy at 5'5" and normal slug rounds I have no shame in admitting tend to kick my ass after a box or two. Hence why I got one of those knoxx industries anti recoil stock which helps alot and is an awsome product Even if you are a huge guy the stock is adjustable and still helps you obtaining faster follow up shots etc. True with the stock asking this question may sound redundant but I just wondered just how much of a difference 350FPS really makes in a slug round? Last edited by TACAV; 02-09-2008 at 04:21 PM.

02-09-2008, 04:58 PM	#2
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,434	My thoughts . . . I am a larger guy than you and I will admit I shoot a 20 gauge rifled slug gun as I found the 12 gauge slug a miserable shooting experience. The only thing I took away from the 12 gauge experience was a real feeling I would develop flinching from another experience. That said, as you already know the velocity difference I will tell you it is not enough to make the 12 gauge worthwhile. Yes, the velocity reduction will give you some, but in my opinion, not enough recoil reduction to make it worthwhile. I will not shoot another 12 gauge slug until someone either manufactures, or I can insert lead weights, to make a gun beyond the 10 pound range. I'm thinking 15 pounds might be what I would want. Naturally, this is not a "long hike" gun but would be a "go to and wait for game to appear" gun as in deer stand. However, we are all different and this is a forum so I feel you will get other opinions. Good luck and good shooting!

02-11-2008, 07:02 AM	#4
Alleydude Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kingsley, Michigan Posts: 118	So answer me a newbie question... Do you use the rifled barrel or the smooth bore barrel with managed recoil slugs? __________________ USN '83-'92 FC1 CIWS M61A1 22mm 6-Barrel Gatling Gun USS Midway CV-41 USS Independence CV-62 [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

02-09-2008, 05:41 PM	#3
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,087	The managed recoil slugs really do reduce recoil as you will find out when you compare them.They are sufficient to do the job out to 50yds.I dont know what that other stuff is about adding lead but it sounds ok,as when you want to work out you could do the phisical drill of arms and really get in shape.We found the managed recoil to be more accurate,but dont try to sight in with one and shoot the other.You will find POI a long ways apart.

02-11-2008, 06:19 PM	#5
TACAV Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 605	I have an improved cylinder smooth bore barrel.

02-28-2008, 10:01 PM	#7
longboard Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 7	Remington makes them both for rifled and smooth bore. I hurt my shoulder and went to managed recoil in my Mossberg 12 gage. Loved the copper solid managed recoil ones from Remington, but the winchester Feather lites killed me. When I shot them it made my arm open the pump on my shotgun, not real fun shooting. On the other hand my shoulder likes the Win Feather lites for Dove and Quail quite allot.

02-28-2008, 10:10 PM	#8
jaeger Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 289 Images: 3	I am about the same size as you 5'7 165 and I found that a 20 ga auto loader slug gun to be the ticket. Recoil is down to the #8 small game range and gives excellent performance to 50 yds. I also use a NEF 20ga with a 18" barrel with slugs. I added a simms slip on recoil pad and it is a pleasure to shoot.