I have never really used shotguns but the couple of times I tried I couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn at 10 paces. A few years ago I inherited a couple of shotguns from my father-in-law. One is an L. C. Smith in fair condition but it will be passed down through the family. The other is a Remington 870 Wingmaster, 12 gauge, 2 3/4”. I am considering buying an 18/18.5” barrel and learning to use the gun for home defense.
My questions are do all 870s have removable/interchangeable barrels, is one manufacturer better than another or should I just stick with Remington? I plan to shoot buckshot but might try a slug or two. I was thinking smooth bore but what choke? This will be strictly home defense, close range, so I’m not interested in a rifled barrel.
Also, this gun is designed for 2 3/4” shells, but most barrels I have looked at on line are for up to 3”. I know the 2 3/4” shell will function just fine in a barrel designed for 3”, but will the action cycle a 3” shell and since this gun was designed for 2 3/4” is the gun strong enough to handle a 3” shell? I don’t plan to ever use anything other than 2 3/4” shells, just curious if for some reason I couldn’t find anything other than 3 inchers.
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My questions are do all 870s have removable/interchangeable barrels, is one manufacturer better than another or should I just stick with Remington? I plan to shoot buckshot but might try a slug or two. I was thinking smooth bore but what choke? This will be strictly home defense, close range, so I’m not interested in a rifled barrel.
Also, this gun is designed for 2 3/4” shells, but most barrels I have looked at on line are for up to 3”. I know the 2 3/4” shell will function just fine in a barrel designed for 3”, but will the action cycle a 3” shell and since this gun was designed for 2 3/4” is the gun strong enough to handle a 3” shell? I don’t plan to ever use anything other than 2 3/4” shells, just curious if for some reason I couldn’t find anything other than 3 inchers.
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