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Expert: Paul Edward Zukowski - 3/6/2007


Question
what size shot goes the farest?  will a shotgun slug go a mile?

Answer
The size of shot has little to do with it's speed or distence.
Shell are rated by dram equivalent.
#9 birds shot will have the same velosity as 00 buckshot if both have the same payload weight and dram eq. is the same.
http://www.recguns.com/Sources/IIIE1b.html
The lighter shot will be a little slower with less energy
at 60 yards than a buckshot. In general the maximium effective range is 60 to 75 yards with birdshot fired through an extra full to turkey choke.
http://www.fieldandclays.com/expert_chokes.htm
The larger the shot size and tighter the choke the farther it will go. In any case these are short range weapons.




Steel shot goes faster than lead shot, but dut doesn't hit as hard.
http://www.gunnersden.com/index.htm.steelvslead.html

In general the effective range of a single slug 70 to 125
yards depending on the type of slug used.
If you arched a shot at just the right angle could it go a mile in the right conditions? Yes it could.
From an aimed shot, it not likily. Most slugs have dropped 4 inches after 100 yards.
In general maximium range on a slug is 850 yards or less than 1/2 mile.

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Shooting. You can ad me as an advisor on Trap, Skeet, Small bore rifle, large bore rifle, and servicerifle competetition. I can also give advice on equipment, how to begin etc.

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I have won local metals in trap, 4 position .22, NRA Rapid Fire, Big Bore, and Snow Shoe matches.
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A general biography my fit more here so I offer the following. (it appears on on all my profiles) After all who we are affects our opinions or even inadvertently effect of statements of fact. I hold a AS from Eastern Conn. State Univ. and a BA from Trinity College, Hartford Ct. Plus 11 other professional certifications. I have received 31 awards for various activities. My writings published in ?The Other Voice? and other publications. I have had my original music published, licensed and recorded by David Kaye. I have been a guest on CyberRadio & TV and many other talk radio programs. I welcome interviews and I am willing to act as a technical advisor to various media. I am single and have resided in Hartford, Ct. since 1976. I have no children. I am a political conservative with libertarian leanings. I am a registered Republican. I am a Roman Catholic. I have worked in the following areas, entertainment, real estate, mortgage banking, and human services. I have owned 2 businesses. Some of my interests include politics, law, history, and current events.Hobbies I partake in include music, target shooting and cars (my Camaro rumbles) If you wish to find out more about me, feel free to visit my web page PEZmans World
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