Rossi 20 Gauge Slug Range Report

[SteveHawaii]

I went to the range today and shot my Rossi Trifecta (youth stock) 20 gauge with Winchester Super X rifled slugs, 2 3/4", 3/4 oz, hollow points.  They worked fine in the Rossi.  However, since the gun is so light it kicked like a mule.  In fact it knocked off my hearing protection twice.  And it sounded like a cannon.  Everyone at the range sort of looked up to see what was going on.  Since it only has a bead front sight, and I had the cheek piece on, I couldn't really aim it well.  Still, I hit my target twice out of the five shots at 50 yards.  I pretty much ruined my frame.  Sure does make a big hole (.61 cal I guess). 

I was a bit concerned about shooting a slug through the smooth bore modified choke of the Rossi, but it looks like no harm was done.  My only real concern now is the excessive amount of recoil.  I shot it standing up so that helped.  Shooting it on the bench would nearly rip your shoulder off!  Definitely use recoil protection, and plenty of it.  Next time I shoot it I'll take the cheek piece off and maybe install a rear sight.  I'm not really looking to hunt with it or anything.  Just punch paper.  It's still fun making a lot of noise.  And you know, maximum recoil is just plain fun at times.

[carbinecasey]

Steve

Checkout this web site www.federalpremium.com. They make a reduced recoil load that don't kick you like a mule. They are called TruBall.

Carbinecasey

[Slackdaddy]

I have the Rossi youth trifecta 20ga.
Mine has the HEAVY 20ga slug barrel., very little recoil with Litefield slugs.
topped it with a 4X  slug scope.

Slack

[SteveHawaii]

Thanks for the suggestions.  I haven't seen the light loaded slug rounds for 20 gauge in Hawaii.  Maybe I'll pick some up the next time I'm on the mainland or ask my gun shop to special order them.