Hey. I'm back. Marrakai, your posts are right on and I was not disagreeing with you. I was merely reporting what I thought i read or heard on phone calls. However, I have definitely come to the conclusion the Dixie slugs are primarily made for rifled barrels only and will tumble in a smoothbore.

I have been loading my own dangerous game slugs and round balls and have had some success but still looking for a replacement for the 600 grain Brenneke BM. I haven't been ecstatic about the penetration of these slugs. Plus they fracture, (All tests in soft wood, not bone tested yet).

Thanks to all for the excellent insights and sage advice so far.