Lead free sabot for pig

[myfriendis410]

It is confusing but area 29 and 13E is are walk-in areas, that allow muzzleloader/shotgun with slugs.

When they say shotguns no slugs, they're talking about bird hunting, not big game.

I always call if I have a question, although it sometimes very difficult to get someone to answer the phone.

NO SLUGS AT ALL WHATSOEVER!!!! There are no nontoxic slugs: you can shoot sabots. Please keep the nomenclature correct as people mistake one for the other and then get in trouble.

 

[ltdann]

410 is correct in the sense that there are no lead-free rifled slugs currently on the market for use in smoothbore shot guns. Matter of fact, lead isn't allowed period on FHL, slugs, shot or otherwise. Sabots are slugs with a plastic "cradle" that grips rifling in rifled shotguns. They're available both lead-free and leaded.

To my knowledge, there are only 3 lead-free sabot/slugs approved in CA, Federl/Barnes, Winchester's XP3s and Remington Copper Solids. Each shoots to a different point of impact and its best to try them and see what your shotgun likes.

Can you use Sabots in a smoothbore? Yes, with a full choke. Is it accurate? Not really much use beyond, say 50 yds, if that.

What are your options? 1) get a shotgun with a fully rifled barrel 2) Get a rifled barrel for your current shotgun, if available 3) Some shotguns benefit from a screw in rifled choke tube that improves accuracy some. 4) Use a muzzleloader with lead-free ammo or just don't hunt those 2 areas on FHL.

When I hunt the military bases, I bring everything, rifle bow, muzzle loader and shotgun. You never know where the animals are gonna be.

Hope that helps.

 

[myfriendis410]

Exactly so, what Dan said. I too carry weapons with me at all times on VAFB, but usually just a muzzleloader and a bow. The m/l can do just fine for a rifle area. Just don't miss........

 

[freezer]

OK just got some in today. Federal Vital ShocK 2 3/4 3/4 0z Magnum.

Only problem is they state they are for thin skined animals such as Whitetail. How are these going to perform on pigs?