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Aug
27

Barrell Conversion Remington 1187

I have a remington 1187 with cantilever scope mount with red dot scope that i use only for shooting hornady sst...i see you do conversions for the 870...do you guys do your barrell conversions for that gun? TarHunt only converts the 870 Rem. pump guns. I cannot convert any of the auto loaders because the owner [...] Read More
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Aug
27

Telling When Scope has Gone Bad

Aside from any obvious things, how can one tell when a scope has gone bad? If you shoot a number of rounds without changing the adjusters or the point of aim, a bad scope will start to show two or three separate groups, sometimes in a triangular shape. Each impact point will form a group, [...] Read More
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Aug
27

DSG Conversion for 870 Wingmaster

Randy,I am thinking about sending you my 870 wingmaster for your DSG conversion. Problem is is that it is a 2 3/4. I would like to make it 3" if possible. Can you do this along with the rest of the conversion? Thanks Although it is possable to change a 2 3/4" 870 Wingmaster to [...] Read More
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Aug
27

Converting Remington 870 Express 12GA

I currently have a Remington 870 Express 12GA shotgun that I would like to convert to a Designated Slug Gun. Your site lists an 870 customer conversion (right-hand) for $525, plus shipping. It also list a DSG Express Standard (right-hand) for a significantly higher price ($830). Does my gun qualify for the 870 customer conversion price [...] Read More
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Aug
27

Effect of Cross Winds on Slugs

Hi Randy! I have read about the effect cross winds have on slugs, specifically when they are travelling less than supersonic, for example at 100 yards. My questions is what is the effect of direct head-on wind and direct tail wind on a slug? I would assume it will move point of impact up or [...] Read More
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Aug
27

Improve Group of 100 Gr. Blackhorn 209 Powder and Shockwaves

Randy, I love the Lightfield slugs and I've used them for years. My question is regarding the alpha gold bullets in my TC Endeavor. I am using the 100 Gr. Blackhorn 209 powder and shockwaves and the group is not great, I am looking to improve on it. What is realistic to expect @100 Yards [...] Read More
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Aug
27

Remington 870 Shotgun

I see that you use the Remington 870 shotgun and no other brand, is this because you feel that the 870 is better than a Mossberg 500 or some other reason. Also please explain why you use a bolt action on the TarHunt shotguns. R. B. Lott Rich, The main issue is, why would you [...] Read More
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Aug
27

Sabot Slug for Mossberg 835

Randy: I have a Mossberg 835 shotgun chamber in 3 1/2". I'm having trouble finding sabot slugs for it. I have found one place near me (Cabela's) that carries them. How much accuracy do I loose going to a 3" or even a 2 3/4" sabot slug? The only loss in accuracy that could possibly [...] Read More
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Aug
27

Building Longer Range Shooter

Randy, I am interested in building a longer range shooter taking advantage of some of the new sabots available by Winchester, Horandy, Federal, and Remington. Of course, if Lightfield has something available that can match or exceed the new stuff in the area of long-range shooting, I want to know that too. Anyway, back on [...] Read More
Ammo Accuracy
Aug
27

Performance Difference with New 1oz Load

Why was the 16 gauge 15/16th oz load changed to the new 1oz load? Will I see any difference in performance or speed with the new 1oz load? FYI-the 15/16th loads were awesome and just hoping I can expect the same or better? Thanks. We have increased the weight of the 16 gauge Commander IDS [...] Read More
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