Description
Shotgun slugs or straight-wall rifle cartridges for deer hunting? Steve and Caleb from Brownells compare these popular whitetail options, including 350 Legend and 450 Bushmaster, and discuss how recoil, hunting terrain, and familiarity with your firearm influence the choice.
They cover rifled shotgun barrels, sabot slugs, smoothbore options, and the advantages of lighter recoil when practicing and sighting in. From short shots in the woods to longer opportunities across a field, both shotguns and rifles have a place in deer hunting.
What do you hunt with, and why? Share your preference in the comments. Check current regulations for your state and hunting season before choosing a firearm or ammunition.
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:08 Shotguns vs. rifles for deer hunting
0:32 Rifle cartridge options in restricted states
1:24 Keeping your familiar hunting shotgun
2:23 Slug barrels, sights, and optics
2:48 Slug performance and barrel compatibility
3:54 Comparing recoil
5:12 Why Caleb likes 350 Legend
5:38 Practice and staying on target
6:16 Familiar shotguns for close-range hunting
7:02 Rifle advantages across open fields
7:28 Recoil considerations for younger hunters
8:15 Share your hunting preference