I'm trying to figure out why a slug gun with a rifled barrel is still considered a shotgun, according to Federal law. USC says a shotgun MUST have a smooth bore, and by definition the bore in a rifled slug gun is not smooth. Someone told me that the rifling in the "shotgun" is significantly different and is not considered rifling, but I can find no corroborating information to this.
The reason is not "because the slug gun also fires shot shells". Shotshells are produced in many rifle calibers. And, as stated, USC states a shotgun must have a smooth bore.
So, I think the reason is "because the man says so". Which is unsatisfying and wrong.
The reason is not "because the slug gun also fires shot shells". Shotshells are produced in many rifle calibers. And, as stated, USC states a shotgun must have a smooth bore.
So, I think the reason is "because the man says so". Which is unsatisfying and wrong.