Dom Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Hey all just got/used gun and was wondering what kind of slugs you would suggest?The shotgun is a M66 in 20 guage .When I was growing up they didn't have all these different slugs available as they do in modern times/should I try useing just regular Remington or a diff brand of slugs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteddie Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 What is the choke on the gun ? Full , Modified , I.C. ? Is it chambered for 3" shells ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 What is the choke on the gun ? Full , Modified , I.C. ? Is it chambered for 3" shells ? Not sure of choke it is chambered for 3'' shells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteddie Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 It should be marked on the barrel some where . I don't think you would want to put slugs through a full choke barrel . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinsdale Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 It should be marked on the barrel some where . I don't think you would want to put slugs through a full choke barrel . Brenneke products are OK for full choke, smooth bores. I have a full choke 28ga and emailed to confirm last year, any of the non-sabot loads are OK for any gauge.. But you shouldn't run any sabots in a smooth bore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pygmy Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 As Dinsdale says, avoid sabot slugs... Regular foster slugs or Brennekes will be fine... Does your M66 have rifle sights ? If so it is cylinder bore ( no choke). Otherwise the choke should be stamped on the left side of the barrel near the reciever. Foster slugs or brennekes can be used with a full choke barrel with no issues... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 M66 - nice slightly older Ithaca. If it's a fixed choke probably mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighlandLofts Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I think most of the 20 gauge Ithaca model 66 single shot shotguns are modified choke, I'd pick up severl brands of slugs and try them all out and see which brand you gun shoots the best with. You'd be surprised the difference there is between brands in the exact same make & model of guns. I have two of the Ithaca model 66 20 gauge shotguns, one has a venilated rib and the other has a plain barrel, I also have two Ithaca model 66 shotguns in 410 gauge and they both have plain barrels. I've never shot slugs through them but wouldn't hesitate to put slugs through them and take them out to shoot a deer. I did use one of the 410s for deer hunting in Pennsylvania years ago for deer hunting and got one just because it was legal. It did the job of taking it down with no problem at all. Does your 20 gauge have rifle sights or does it have a plain barrel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Always had luck in smooth bores with brenneke originals...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ants Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I'd say start with the least expensive plain old rifled slugs you can find. Remington sluggers, Federal Classic, Winchester Double-X....... See which ones fly best and stick with them. My old iron sight smooth bore liked Federal. My friends smooth bores liked Remington..Who knows??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Track Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I do well with Remington sluggers for deer and Federal #6 for small game in my 16 gauge. My son's H&R 20 gauge slug gun seems good on Hornady sabots - or at least that because what they used when dialing in the scope for 120 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnHoPr Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 If it has enough meat or stock at the breach end then you could maybe have it drilled & tapped for a scope mount base to put a simple 4x scope on it for some type of sighting system just like the USH. With federal truballs it just might make a decent 50 to 75 yard slug gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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