Can I shoot slugs in my Mossberg Maverick 88?

Can I shoot slugs or buckshot through a “smoothbore” field barrel with Accu-Choke™ tubes? (500/505/535/9200/88/930 models) Yes, and with sabots or rifled slugs, the more “open” the choke tube, the better the accuracy (“Improved Cylinder” recommended.)

Will slugs damage my shotgun?

If a shotgun is safe to shoot, it is safe to fire a slug, with the exception of an uncommon choke known as Extra Full (turkey hunters) But do not expect the best accuracy with a full choke and a rifled slug. There ARE different slugs- perhaps the most common is the Foster slug.

Is Mossberg Maverick 88 rifled?

Mossberg Maverick 88 Slug Pump Shotgun -Slug model features a 3″, chamber, 6-shot capacity and an interchangeable fully rifled 24″, non-ported barrel with adjustable rifle sights.

What shells can maverick 88 shoot?

While the Maverick can shoot 3-inch shells, I felt no reason to fire any. 2.75-inch 12-gauge shells are all you need against human targets, and I really don’t like heavy recoil much anymore. Don’t beat yourself up unnecessarily by using 3-inch Magnum loads.

What choke comes in a Maverick 88?

12 Gauge Accu-Choke Tube – Full

Can I shoot slugs through a full choke?

Originally Answered: Is there any danger in shooting slugs thru a full choke barrel? No, as long as you’re shooting pure lead slugs like the old Foster style slug. Lead is soft and will compress. I learned to shoot slugs with an old JC Witney 12 gauge bolt action with a full choke.

Can you shoot slugs through a regular shotgun barrel?

Yes. The fact it’s a smoothbore shotgun won’t hinder the slug at all. In fact, some slugs are designed to be shot from smooth bore shotguns.

What is the maverick 88 slug?

The Mossberg® Maverick 88 Slug 12 Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun features a 24″ barrel with a blued finish, a synthetic stock and adjustable rifle sights. This shotgun is fully interchangeable with Mossberg® 500 barrels (sold separately). Dual extractors. Positive steel-to-steel lockup.

Is the Maverick 88 a good shotgun?

A Mossberg Maverick 88 shotgun is going to give you great dependability, durability, and accuracy at an affordable price. You’ll have the same quality features as the Mossberg 500 with the twin action bars, steel-to-steel lockup, dual extractors, and the anti-jam elevator.

Do police use Maverick 88?

The point is that the Maverick 88 is set up like the majority of pump shotguns that I carried and used as a cop for 31 of my 38 years in law enforcement-except it has a larger magazine capacity. The first load I tested was one I used in my 2011 book Gun Digest Tactical Shotguns.

What choke to use with slugs?

It’s important to select a choke tube with little to no constriction. That’s why a cylinder or improved cylinder choke is ideal for use with slugs. These types of chokes have a large enough diameter to shoot slugs without damaging the shotgun barrel or causing harm to the person firing.

Why is the Maverick 88 so cheap?

If you aren’t familiar, the Maverick 88 is about a 90\% copy of the Mossberg 500. The reason they are able to sell it for the $200.00 price tag is because certain parts are made overseas. Then all the parts are shipped to the U.S. and the gun is assembled in Texas.