He builds what have been called the 'The most accurate rifled slug guns in the world'. His rifle builds have been called 'Revolutionary' and "One of the 50 Best Guns of All Time". They are used by hunters, competition shooters and law enforcement agencies throughout the world for one main reason...They all consistently outperform the competition both on the range and in the field.
Randy's company, TarHunt Custom Rifles, Inc., is under contract to the Lightfield Ammunition Corporation (the industry leader in sabot slug technology). He is the driving force behind the research and development of the "SameSite™ Accuracy" system using the Hybred-EXP series of sabot slugs from Lightfield Ammunition. This "SameSite™ Accuracy" system is now the industry leader in sabot slug accuracy/technology.
Randy, along with Tony Kinchin, senior engineer and vice president of Lightfield, are responsible for both the testing and quality assurance of the Hybred-Exp and Commander IDS Plus line of sabot slugs. Together, they are responsible for everything from the powder selection, product loading and accuracy acceptance tests.
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Questions Asked
| I am considering ordering your RSG-12 gun. I am a right-handed shooter that is left eye dominant. Does that have any effect on how a gun would be assembled for me? Thx! View Randy's Answer » |
| how much effect does summer heat and humidity have on the accuracy of shotgun slugs? around 90 degrees and 90%. View Randy's Answer » |
| I have an H&R ultra slug hunter 12 gauge with a heavy barrel and am using Lightfield 2 3/4 EXP. I went to the range last week to sight it in and was groupng 3 shots in a single hole, 4 inches high at 50 yards(Icould not believe the accuracy of this combination) Anyway I ran out of ammo. I bought 5 more boxes of 2 3/4 EXP and went to fine tune it to 2 1/2 inches high at 50 yards according to your ballistic charts but this time I was hitting 7 inches high at 50 yards.I was using the same rest , the weather conditons were almost the same as before and all other factors were the same. What is causing this? I even looked for lot numbers on the old boxes and the new ones but could not find any. I would appeciate any help to rectify this Thanks View Randy's Answer » |
| 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. View Randy's Answer » |
| Randy, I am interested in building a longer range shooter taking advantage of some of the new sabots available by Winchester, Hornaday, 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 subject, would I be able to get a custom built gun specifically made to shoot the faster, lighter, slugs (2000-2100fps, 300-385 grains) out to the 200 yard range or beyond? View Randy's Answer » |
| Randy:
I have a Mossberg 835 shotgun chamber in 3 1/2". I'm having trouble finding sobot 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? View Randy's Answer » |
| Randy,
Never shot slug guns before. Always ML and CF guns. I am wondering the difference in shooting the 20 vs12 sabot slug shooting and hunting? I realize recoil, size of slug, etc. I am looking more at the downrange knock down at 100+ yards. I want to be sure I am shooting a sabot that will have effective knockdown power. I am looking at scoped pump guns and don't want to be the guy who hits one at 150 yards (because the book told me i could) and not have the juice to be humane! Most of my shots will be 100 and under but I want to know I can shoot some further. Thanks View Randy's Answer » |
| 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 View Randy's Answer » |
| 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
Thanks View Randy's Answer » |
| 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 down but which way?
Thanks, Dan View Randy's Answer » |
| 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 $515, 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 or because it's an 870 express does that mean I have to pay the higher price to convert it to a DSG? Sorry for the confusion.
Mike View Randy's Answer » |
| 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 View Randy's Answer » |