20 gauge Slugs?

  • packingheat
    Reads Landing Mn
    Posts: 696
    #629494

    It froze over Friday and got the snow on it Saturday. Looks like the snow has alot of water mixed with it which should help freeze it up with these temps. There was a few open spots on Sunday still. Hopefully it won’t be long

    thegun
    mn
    Posts: 1009
    #628283

    Pepin ice!

    It takes longer to freeze up good! there are areas that do get fish-able ice fairly early but dont venture far until the cold temps set in for a prolonged period of time! even then stay away from points and neck down areas! these areas have faster current and less ice!

    remember this is not a lake it is a river! ice can change very quickly! could be good for a day or 2 and then open water! always take caution on pepin!

    if you do decide to go check it out and walk out on it take a spud bar and constantly check the thickness of the ice as you go!

    be safe!

    rvrhntr
    Holmen WI / New Berlin WI / Pelican Lake WI
    Posts: 65
    #629629

    How is the fishing in the winter?
    Is it as good as in the summer?
    I am planning a trip or 2 to Pepin this winter any advice?
    Thanks for any help!!!!

    thegun
    mn
    Posts: 1009
    #629806

    ill give ya some tips on pepin if ya pm me!

    eabraham473
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 22
    #633242

    anybody check the ice around hok-si-la area? thinking of tryin it tommorow morning. any advice on the fishing would be helpful.

    mrcrappie
    mn Dodge co.
    Posts: 1133
    #635216

    Fished today by the trailer Park point. It had 4.5 to 5 in ice. fishing was slow & small fish were caught. Didn’t check any other spots, Be safe

    Tom Sawvell
    Inactive
    Posts: 9559
    #636097

    We’ve done the point a couple times now with the same small results. I may start looking downstream at the wingdams nearer to Maple Springs.

    Dean Marshall
    Chippewa Falls WI /Ramsey MN
    Posts: 5854
    #209918

    Has anyone seen one of these yet? Hastings Site

    Is anyone shooting 20 gauge slugs? I presently own a TC Pro-Hunter and thinking of getting a slug barrel for it.I am kicking around the idea of a 20 ga.

    Steve Plantz
    SE MN
    Posts: 12240
    #37252

    Is this for deer hunting Dean? I would think that the muzzle loader would be more accurate than the 20 gage slug.

    amwatson
    Holmen,WI
    Posts: 5130
    #37258

    A 20 ga. is a great slug for deer hunting. I feel it is more acurate than the 12 ga. and has a little less kick. Countles deer have fallen to the 20 ga. slug

    Steve Plantz
    SE MN
    Posts: 12240
    #37259

    Quote:


    A 20 ga. is a great slug for deer hunting. I feel it is more acurate than the 12 ga. and has a little less kick. Countles deer have fallen to the 20 ga. slug


    Yup I agree with you on that but IMO I belive that the muzzle loader will shoot farther than a slug.

    toddcarnes
    Milan IL
    Posts: 804
    #37283

    I like it. simplicity

    toddcarnes
    Milan IL
    Posts: 804
    #37284

    To answer your ? Dean My buddys wife and 2 daughters have been using 20 gauges for years and they have all killed some very impressive bucks with theirs, and alot of does. If you are comparing it to your blk powder, no its not going to shoot as flat, or in my opinion as acurate at further distance, but if you have a reason you are going to a slug barrell I would not be afraid to go 20.a12 or 20 are both gonna get the job done , dead is dead.

    coppertop
    Central MN
    Posts: 2853
    #37286

    As far as the gun goes H&R makes sluggers that look just like that crackbarrel. Very nice slug guns!

    erick
    Grand Meadow, MN
    Posts: 3213
    #36185

    Dean, until I bought my Thompsons Omega I hunted deer with strictly 20 Gauge and never once ran into ANY issues with it. Dropped several right in there tracks at a 100 yds. Do not hesitate to look into it in my opinion!

    Dean Marshall
    Chippewa Falls WI /Ramsey MN
    Posts: 5854
    #37292

    I have a ton of faith in my blackpowder set-up.However,it would be much handier clean-up wise and for follow-up shots to get a seperate slug barrel or gun.Especially, if I only get to go for a few hours at a time.

    In looking at the ballistics on the 3 1/2″ 20 gauge at over 2,000 ft /sec.It appears that 20 gauge loads have advanced a great deal.

    Steve Plantz
    SE MN
    Posts: 12240
    #37294

    Hey Dean where did you get your Pro Hunter what do they run for price?

    Dean Marshall
    Chippewa Falls WI /Ramsey MN
    Posts: 5854
    #37295

    Mine was stainless….$700 something,dont remember exactly. It sure shoots great & the felt recoil reduction made it worth every penny for me.

    packingheat
    Reads Landing Mn
    Posts: 696
    #37307

    Ditto on the Pro Hunter with reduced recoil.

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