Cooey 84 and slugs-will I die?

[p.Rundle]

I know this question has been asked a bunch of times, but I know very little about shotguns, especially old ones. I have an old 84, 2-3/4 only, and it's got a full choke on it. I also have a bunch of 1oz slugs I got at a steal of a price. Will I hurt the gun and therefore myself if I plug some slugs through it?

Thanks amigos, I'd rather ask a dumb question that lose my face or bust my barrel.

 

[Gillshot]

Take it to a qualified gunsmith and ask him. In general though, as long as it's a 2 3/4 inch rifled slug, (not a sabot) through a fixed full choke, (not screw-in) you should be fine.

 

[p.Rundle]

A part of me doesn't want to take it to a gunsmith around me, they all charge a minimum of $50, for a shotgun that cost me $125 and didn't actually work the last time I took it out lol. But yeah, maybe I'll have to do that.

 

[Papaclaude]

If the gun is in otherwise good shape. I wouldn't be afraid to do it. I've fired dozens of slugs out of a .410 Cooey, and a 20 Win/Cooey.

 

[p.Rundle]

The only other issue with it is the firing pin seems to be a bit too short I think. Shouldn't affect it at all.

 

[Cummins]

You won't die but your shoulder will hurt.

 

[Huntsman]

The only way to tell if your firing pin is too short is to shoot it.
Other than that, all Foster style slugs are designed to swage thru any choke. Most think the "rifling" grooves are to impart spin, they may spin a little....But these rifling grooves so to speak are what allow the Foster slug to swage thru or conform to the choke.
I've hunted with my Win 37 16ga with full choke and Winchester and some older Imperial slugs with zero problem.

 

[3macs1]

I have shot tons of the old imperial slugs out of many cooey over the years with zero issues other than I could not hit very well with them
Cheers

 

[Huntsman]

I have shot tons of the old imperial slugs out of many cooey over the years with zero issues other than I could not hit very well with them
Cheers

I know, MOA Barn door LOL

Best to buy several brands to see which works best. Remington Slugger's are pretty good too. This of course is if you intend to hunt with it.
I like to carry a few slugs in pocket when I got after ruffies in case by chance I come across a deer

 

[dutchhunter]

Okay first. To check your firing pin.drop a dime in the barrel.clise it up and tap the but stock in the floor to get sure the dime is sitting flat over the firing pin..thy pull the trigger .you should hear the dime dance .second lead slugs are softer then the steel barrel. So yes you can shoot all the lead slugs your shoulder can handle as ling as your gun us in reasonable condition. ...full choke is no problem for lead slugs

 

[FLHTCUI]

You bought a single shot for $125.00 and it really didnt work?
I would say the $50.00 minimum a gunsmith would charge is a good insurance policy in my books.
Rob

 

[p.Rundle]

You bought a single shot for $125.00 and it really didnt work?
I would say the $50.00 minimum a gunsmith would charge is a good insurance policy in my books.
Rob

yup, I got a light primer strike. It may have been filth impeding proper travel, as the part of the receiver where the firing pin stays receded was disgustingly filthy