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Pro Picks - A Working Man's Tar-Hunt?
January 12, 2009
by Daniel E. Schmidt Summary • Remington 870 Super Slug pump shotgun • Shur-Shot overmolded stock • 25.5-inch fluted, extray heavy barrel • Overall length: 47 inches • Average weight: 7.8 pounds • Suggested retail: $772 ![]() Looking for quite possibly the most accurate factory slug gun at a working man's price? Then you should check out the brand new Model 870 Super Slug from Remington. I just returned from a hunt in Alabama where I had the opportunity to shoot this new slug gun. Initial reaction: impressive. For year's custom-built Tar-Hunt slug guns have been noted as being the most accurate money could buy, and custom pump guns from that company have been built on the 870 frame. This year, Remington unveils the Super Slug, which features rifle-like accuracy out to 200 yards with some loads. The key is in the gun's design and its Ultragon barrel. This barrel features six oval-shaped lands and grooves for enhanced accuracy. The extra-heavy barrel is 40 percent larger than standard, and it features a 1-in-35-inch twist for excellent bullet stabilization. Rubber overmolded grip panels and a thumbhole stock enhance the shooting experience. The 870 Super Slug shoots sub-moa groups at 100 yards with Remington's Accu-Tip slugs. However, I believe this slug might just shoot the lights out with CopperSolids as well. I plan to do some more testing this spring when factory guns become available. |
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