Can Dixie Slugs be used in smoothbore barrels?
It would be safe to shoot Terminator in smoothbore barrels that are no tighter than .730″ and a Cylinder choke, but accuracy would be poor. We suggest using the Tri-Ball 3″ and Tri-Ball 3 1/2″ in smoothbore barrels What is Tri-Ball 3″? Tri-Ball 3″ is a development at Dixie Slugs for 12 ga. 3″ Magnum! It has 3-.600″ hard alloy cast round balls/buckshot, gives a velocity of 1050+/-‘/”. It is classed a buckshot, albeit very large buckshot. The three balls/buckshot will pattern 3 1/2″ (center to center) at 25 yards and still be well within the kill zone at 40 yards or beyond, depending on the choke. There is no load like it anywhere! It is designed for smoothbore barrels with choke diameters from .685″/ .690″ (avg. Full Choke) and under, however it will work well in the Trulock .660″/Remington Turkey (.665″) choke tubes. It has been reported that a .675″choke seems to be ideal. These choke tubes will produce an average of 6″ pattern (or less) with the three balls at 40 yards. It is legal i
