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Remington 870
« on: June 09, 2018, 04:43:34 PM »
Hey folks!

I know Mossberg does something like this - a pump-action shotgun, 3.5" chamber, with both field (28") and HD (18.5") smoothbore barrels.

I want to purchase a Remington 870 in the same configuration.  Both I and my ffl cannot find such a shotgun package.
Does Remington actually make such a package? I could have sworn that they did.


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Re: Remington 870
« Reply #1 on: June 09, 2018, 11:50:46 PM »
They show up every year before deer season around here. Combo with 2 barrels but usually the 20" slug barrel has rifle style sights.
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Re: Remington 870
« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2018, 08:46:13 AM »
I poked around the internets for a bit.  I also couldn't find an 18.5" barrel with a 3.5" chamber.  However, you should be able to purchase an 18.5" barrel with a 3" chamber and use it with 2.75" or 3" loads.  I would call Remington to be sure.
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Re: Remington 870
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2018, 11:07:31 PM »
Thank, folks! I went with a Remington 870 Super Magnum 28" smoothbore 2 3/4, 3 and 3 1/2" magnum barrel/receiver.
also got the 2 3/4" and 3" *only* 18.5" barrel.
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Re: Remington 870
« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2018, 11:37:17 PM »
So why do you 3.5" chamber? I have one for goose hunting.
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Re: Remington 870
« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2018, 12:30:05 AM »
Because it's longer then most guys have.
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Re: Remington 870
« Reply #6 on: June 29, 2018, 11:21:58 PM »
Quote from: charby on June 28, 2018, 11:37:17 PM
So why do you 3.5" chamber?

Because this...





And this...





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Re: Remington 870
« Reply #7 on: June 30, 2018, 12:24:59 AM »
Quote from: Brad Johnson on June 29, 2018, 11:21:58 PM
Because this...





And this...





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Have you ever shot those? 3.5" turkey loads have around 66 ft lbs of felt recoil in a pump shotgun.  I couldn't even imagine a deer slug.
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Re: Remington 870
« Reply #8 on: July 01, 2018, 06:27:47 PM »
Exactly, Brad. I have the capability to shoot *any* modern 12 gauge shotgun shell (2/34. 3. 3.5) through the same receiver. That's an advantage. The 18.5" barrel isn't rated for 3.5 inch so I must be mindful of such.
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Re: Remington 870
« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2018, 01:21:37 AM »
I tend to stick with 2 3/4" standard and 3" magnum shells anyway, but should I choose to shoot 3.5" magnum shells, I can. =D
Got my Super Magnum in black synthetic.
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Re: Remington 870
« Reply #10 on: July 02, 2018, 05:00:47 AM »
I never liked the 3.5 because they are slower to pump, because the forearm has more travel.
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Re: Remington 870
« Reply #11 on: July 02, 2018, 11:09:34 AM »
Quote from: zahc on July 02, 2018, 05:00:47 AM
I never liked the 3.5 because they are slower to pump, because the forearm has more travel.

My mother told me if I short-stroke it too much, I'd go blind.
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Re: Remington 870
« Reply #12 on: July 02, 2018, 01:24:58 PM »
My palms are already hairy. =D
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Re: Remington 870
« Reply #13 on: July 02, 2018, 02:08:23 PM »
Quote from: charby on June 30, 2018, 12:24:59 AM
Have you ever shot those? 3.5" turkey loads have around 66 ft lbs of felt recoil in a pump shotgun.  I couldn't even imagine a deer slug.

Yes, I have. My orthopedic surgeon says someday my shoulder might be almost normal again.

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Re: Remington 870
« Reply #14 on: July 02, 2018, 02:47:52 PM »
He's lying.
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