Bit the bullet and bought a Browning Abolt 12 Gauge slug gun!

I always wanted to try one so I figured may as well take the plunge.

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Mounted a scope and off I go to the range. Only had time to sight it in and try two loads. The bolt is smooth.
Here is the best out of the two loads I tried today;

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Not bad for today and not bad for a 12. I only gave a minute of cool time between shots so this group should shrink.
Just a note, the $8 federal slugs shot almost as well. Tried a shot at 200 yards and hit paper not allowing much for drop so there is promise.
I think I can get an inch with the right ammo.

Very nice, If I was deer hunting in a shotgun zone that's one I would be getting. Enjoy.

Nice shooting and great looking gun!

I was out with my son yesterday sighting in his new 12 gauge Browning BPS topped off with a Redfield scope. He was shooting 3 inch Remington accutips and got similar resutls at 75 yards. (100 yards not available). He was very pleased with the gun and smoothness of the action. It was on paper out of the box without bore sighting and only took 9 shells to make it into a reliable deer killing machine ready for this fall. He will spend a bit more time with it before the hunt but it sure is a sweet shooting gun.

You cant go wrong with any Browning firearm.

I guess you don't need that pos Savage any more. Because you're a fellow board member and an entertaining poster, I'll help you get rid of it.:D

Beauty gun Rob, congrats. I don't have to see the paper to know you will soon be nailing it at 200'yards, you could always shoot.

They are a fantastic gun. Maybe try the 2 3/4" Accutips, my H&R Ultra slug hunter likes them WAY better than the 3" ones. Yet, my 20 gauge H&R likes the 3" better.

Thanks folks!

Woody - So good to see you still are active on this board!

Jim - I will be allowing either the Abolt or the savage to leave the stable so pm me if your serious. Just starting with the Abolt for accuracy. I will likely try every sabot slug made to dial it in then the big question is whether it is a 200 yard gun? As Impact said you can't go wrong with a browning and I have the same opinion of the Savage. 4 owned and all 4 were shooters. I have a bore guide and crowning tool for 20 gauge so I have to decide whether it makes sense to crown the gun to try and get smaller groups. My ML was crowned and it made a heck of a difference.

I also have 2 Sav 212 bolt 12 gauges lined up. I am going to buy one to compare capabilities.

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Originally Posted by fishguru22

They are a fantastic gun. Maybe try the 2 3/4" Accutips, my H&R Ultra slug hunter likes them WAY better than the 3" ones. Yet, my 20 gauge H&R likes the 3" better.

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Thank you worth a try. Will post all results on here.

Congrats on the new addition, it's a nice looking setup!

Very nice gun there Jack what did you throw on it for a scope??

It will be an interesting deer hunt this year with my son and a new Browning BPS 12 gauge and myself with the Savage 220 to see who has bragging rights on the biggest buck...lol I know that both of them are more than capable of taking a deer but just the same friendly ribbing at camp is more than likely to occur.

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Originally Posted by Rodbender

Very nice gun there Jack what did you throw on it for a scope??

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For initial sight in I have a 4-12 red field but that won't stay. Likely an XLT or elite 3-9

Nice gun !! The sst's will work good out of the that gun as my BPS shine's with them with the same 1:28 twist. It'll make 200 yd's no problem.

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Originally Posted by Big Jack

For initial sight in I have a 4-12 red field but that won't stay. Likely an XLT or elite 3-9

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Nice :thumbup:

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Originally Posted by Big Jack

I also have 2 Sav 212 bolt 12 gauges lined up. I am going to buy one to compare capabilities.

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I had a 212 in my mitts today, I like they way it came to the shoulder. Iron sights would have sealed the deal.

Thanks a lot !!! Now I am down about $1500 samoleans ! No more excuses for deer getting by me !! Dang it !
New A-bolt on the way, ( woohoo ) will post once it gets here.
Thanks for tipping the scales Big Jack. Looking forward to your range reports.

If I hunted in a shotgun zone it is what I would carry.

Angus- mine went back to factory with a broken extractor. No parts in canada or the us. That stopped me cold.

It was a true MOA shooter. You will enjoy it. I have some sabot slugs for you if you want them. They are no good to me.

Pm me.

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Originally Posted by Big Jack

Angus- mine went back to factory with a broken extractor. No parts in canada or the us. That stopped me cold.

It was a true MOA shooter. You will enjoy it. I have some sabot slugs for you if you want them. They are no good to me.

Pm me.

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PM sent Jack