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I have just acquired a stevens 58 12 guage.The intended use is for use in ''shot gun-shot only'' areas for deer hunting. Should I leave it just as it is-add sights,or just hunt with it?
As for ammunition-what would you use-SSG-or some of this 3 ball shot shot shell ?[single projectile prohibited]I assume the range would be limited to 40 yards or less in any case
 
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Try it at 40 yards and see what it does just with the bead. If you're happy with how it shoots, leave it. I had a Mossberg 500 that would group 3 shots inside 2 inches at 30 yards with just a bead. I always have to tinker, so I'd probably not listen to my own advice and I'd add sights or a 2.5X scope.
I'm not familiar with the 3-ball shotshell, but I've seen deer killed with SSG at 30+ yards, one shot.
Just curious, where is this shot-only area?
 
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