I recently received from my Dad -RIP- a JC Higgins 12 ga model-20 pump with a POWerPAC choke Q. Can you fire Segmented Rifled Slug 1oz with this choke?
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I recently received from my Dad -RIP- a JC Higgins 12 ga model-20 pump with a POWerPAC chokeQ. Can you fire Segmented Rifled Slug 1oz with this choke?
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If memory serves correctly those chokes were labeled by distance, so the short range choke was like an imp cyl, medium range was like a modified, and long range was like a full. As long as you don't have the long range/full choke I wouldn't see a problem with putting slugs through it. However, I am not any sort of authority on segmented slugs, I feel like they wouldn't be any different to fire than a traditional rifled slug, but have no experience with them. IMHO they are more of a gimmick than anything. Either use a regular foster slug, or if you are worried about shooting through stuff use buckshot.
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As the teacher said, use the 'short range' choke which would be the more open of the three. Check the accuracy with the rifled slugs and see how it does. They were not noted for being accurate but you might luck out. Try different rifled slugs and see.
Another thing was the cuts in the choke tended to shave the wad as it went by and needed to be cleaned every so often. This is a great pump made by Hi-Standard and is all steel - a real work horse. If you don't have all 3 choke tubes you might find them at a gun show. Short, medium and long were the designations. There should be a spanner wrench as well.
Good luck.
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Originally posted by Ontario Honker Hunter View PostIs that an adjustable choke?
Its an Old one, I can remember firing this thing a Long time ago. Have cleaned it and loaded it with 7 1/2 bird shot followed by #4 buck and a couple slugs. Mainly Home defense but not that familiar with it.
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Originally posted by OutdoorTeacher View PostIf memory serves correctly those chokes were labeled by distance, so the short range choke was like an imp cyl, medium range was like a modified, and long range was like a full. As long as you don't have the long range/full choke I wouldn't see a problem with putting slugs through it. However, I am not any sort of authority on segmented slugs, I feel like they wouldn't be any different to fire than a traditional rifled slug, but have no experience with them. IMHO they are more of a gimmick than anything. Either use a regular foster slug, or if you are worried about shooting through stuff use buckshot.
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Originally posted by OutdoorTeacher View PostIf memory serves correctly those chokes were labeled by distance, so the short range choke was like an imp cyl, medium range was like a modified, and long range was like a full. As long as you don't have the long range/full choke I wouldn't see a problem with putting slugs through it. However, I am not any sort of authority on segmented slugs, I feel like they wouldn't be any different to fire than a traditional rifled slug, but have no experience with them. IMHO they are more of a gimmick than anything. Either use a regular foster slug, or if you are worried about shooting through stuff use buckshot.
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Originally posted by Ontario Honker Hunter View PostIs that an adjustable choke?
Its an Old one, I can remember firing this thing a Long time ago. Have cleaned it and loaded it with 7 1/2 bird shot followed by #4 buck and a couple slugs. Mainly Home defense but not that familiar with it.
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Originally posted by jhjimbo View PostAs the teacher said, use the 'short range' choke which would be the more open of the three. Check the accuracy with the rifled slugs and see how it does. They were not noted for being accurate but you might luck out. Try different rifled slugs and see.
Another thing was the cuts in the choke tended to shave the wad as it went by and needed to be cleaned every so often. This is a great pump made by Hi-Standard and is all steel - a real work horse. If you don't have all 3 choke tubes you might find them at a gun show. Short, medium and long were the designations. There should be a spanner wrench as well.
Good luck.
Its 4 3/4 long, vented and I don't have the spanner wrench but thanks for the info~~
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Originally posted by [email protected]@ View PostHere is a Pic of the Choke-JC Higgins 12ga.
Barrel of the choke is 3" and there is 1" space between. Still not sure if a slug is the right ammo for this setup. Any help would be appreciated.
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Originally posted by [email protected]@ View PostHere is a Pic of the Choke-JC Higgins 12ga.
Barrel of the choke is 3" and there is 1" space between. Still not sure if a slug is the right ammo for this setup. Any help would be appreciated.
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Originally posted by OutdoorTeacher View PostIf memory serves correctly those chokes were labeled by distance, so the short range choke was like an imp cyl, medium range was like a modified, and long range was like a full. As long as you don't have the long range/full choke I wouldn't see a problem with putting slugs through it. However, I am not any sort of authority on segmented slugs, I feel like they wouldn't be any different to fire than a traditional rifled slug, but have no experience with them. IMHO they are more of a gimmick than anything. Either use a regular foster slug, or if you are worried about shooting through stuff use buckshot.
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Originally posted by [email protected]@ View PostHere is a Pic of the Choke-JC Higgins 12ga.
Barrel of the choke is 3" and there is 1" space between. Still not sure if a slug is the right ammo for this setup. Any help would be appreciated.
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