Will 12 gauge shotguns be banned in Canada?

Despite a widely publicized legal opinion voiced by The Canadian Sporting Arms and Ammunition Association (CSAAA) and the Canadian Shooting Sports Association (CSSA), shotguns in 10 and 12 gauge remain legal in Canada. The groups put out a press release on May 2, asserting the opposite.

What is the drop of a 12 gauge slug?

926 ft

How far will a slug travel from a shotgun?

approximately 400 yards

Can you shoot a slug out of any shotgun?

Can I shoot a slug out of any shotgun? Yes, all shotguns can shoot slugs within gauge (don’t shoot 20’s in a 12!).

Can you shoot slugs out of an over under shotgun?

YES you can shoot slugs out of an over & under but use cylinder or improved cylinder choke tubes for best results using a smooth bore and rifled slugs.

Can an over under shoot buckshot?

You can shoot slugs and buck in an over and under. It’s not the ideal platform to do it with, but it’s not going to hurt anything.

Can over under shotguns shoot buckshot?

Yes, you can shoot buckshot through a rifled slug barrel.

Can you hunt deer with an over under shotgun?

Over under could do it close up, but I really dont reccomend it. Accuracy is not really relevant when your gun doesn’t have sights, if you’re going to install sights then you could only zero for one barrel. On a legal length shotgun the barrel length will not affect the pattern.

Can you shoot buckshot through a skeet barrel?

Skeet choke will work just fine, with in it’s limits. I’ve witnessed several deer killed with 20 ga. buckshot and it will indeed put them in the freezer. BillB and Clark have it right – the best way to think of using any buckshot is “close”.

Are over under shotguns good for deer hunting?

You can use it for deer hunting, turkey hunting or clay shooting. 16 gauge is the middle road between a 12 and 20 gauge. It is an excellent choice for waterfowl; it has the height needed. There is a smaller recoil.