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I just can’t take the recoil of a 12 gauge with slugs any more. Gives me a sore neck and a headache. Ive killed my share with the big 12, but I can kill em just as dead with my 350 and not injure my arthritic neck. Getting old ain’t for sissies!

Ron

How does something get "deader" than dead?

Well I killed deer for decades with my 12 gauge sluggun. Thats because it was what was allowed. I now use a bolt gun in 350 L. But I sure cant argue that my slugs left a heck of a blood trail.

I'd be hesitant on the "just as far".

The recoil differential is big.

The price per round differential is big.

If someone is going to argue on the "just as far", they really need to figure the cost per round in if they're going to PUSH the distance limits of the cartridge because they'll need the time spent verifying.

Dead is as good as deader.

I hear ya, the older I get the more they hurt!! I hunted with the lead foster type 12 ga slugs for many years but haven't in a very long time. I probably should sell some off, bet I have over 200 rounds still.

A Browning bolt action 12 with a scope and the right sabots is an easy 200 yard outfit.

I am so done with the 12ga slugs. They changed the laws here about two years ago. I ordered a 350L barrel for my Encore from E. Arthur Brown Co. back in March. I finally got it in September. I think the hold up was waiting for the walnut forend. I got it all sighted in a few weeks ago and it shoots really tight groups. I took it back to the range last weekend just to practice and recheck zero. I love this thing, it's sweet.

I decided to go with the Win Deer Season XP 150 gr. Some of you have mentioned about a lack of blood trail which has me a little concerned, but after watching this video I think I'm OK. Gun season opens here on the 26th. I'll let you know what kind of blood trail I get if I get the chance to shoot something with it.

Took the lefty Savage Axis out today and shot some 3 shot 100 yard groups.

Ron