Mossberg 500 20 Gauge

[jshively]

I was thinking of getting one of these (seems that several on the thread like them) but have a question - does anyone also use the cantilever slug barrel for deer - and what are your opinions.  I hunt on a military base that only allows slugs for deer and the 12 gauge is killing my shoulder.

[davisd9]

I prefer a 20 gauge slug gun over a 12 any day.  Less recoil with more than enough knock down to spare.  It is also a lighter bullet so it will have less bullet drop at a further distances.  I give a 20 gauge slug gun two thumbs up, way up! 

[R AJ]

agree on th e 20 slug for recoil reduction and killability.

[hookedspur]

I prefer a 20 gauge slug gun over a 12 any day.  Less recoil with more than enough knock down to spare.  It is also a lighter bullet so it will have less bullet drop at a further distances.  I give a 20 gauge slug gun two thumbs up, way up! 

[dawei]

I was thinking of getting one of these (seems that several on the thread like them) but have a question - does anyone also use the cantilever slug barrel for deer - and what are your opinions.  I hunt on a military base that only allows slugs for deer and the 12 gauge is killing my shoulder.

My research of the Mossberg® website reveals that the Mdl 500 cantilever slug barrel is only available in 12ga, not 20ga. I have a regular 20ga with a 26" Accu-Choke barrel and a 18½" Cyl Bore Security barrel. I use the short barrel w/Brenneke® slugs and it is super accurate w/just a peep sight and the brass bead out to 100yds. It's for sure a hell of a lot easier on my shoulder than any 12ga I have. If you buy THIS (#54282) you will be very well served indeed!