Quick shotgun question

[saylean]

Hey all,

I was given an 870 remington wingmaster 12 gauge that takes 2 3/4 shells or smaller. As I am no shotgun expert, I just wanted to ask if it could take slugs (might use it for deer or bear)? Anything specific I should be looking for?
Thanks~

[singleshot12]

Just make sure it has a modified or improved barrel

[saylean]

And I would be able to tell this how?

[beagledog]

What is the choke ? Is it fixed and full choke you can't shoot slugs out of it. Is what I've been told.

[singleshot12]

And I would be able to tell this how?

Should say on the side of the barrel

[saylean]

Not sure what the choke is (or even where to find it). Other than in my youth, I rarely ever shoot shottys. I have a break barrel 20 gauge for the occasional grouse, but this new gun is all new to me.

Guess I will google a bit and learn some online info, so I dont sound like such a dolt on here.

Thanks for any/all replies.

Thanks Singleshot.

[singleshot12]

The choke is basically the size of the end of the barrel which effect your shot pattern size. Most wingmasters come with full choke barrels I believe. If I was you I would go out and get me a slug barrel for it anyways which has a rifled barrel.
Let us know what you find out.

[elkslayer069]

The choke is basically the size of the end of the barrel which effect your shot pattern size. Most wingmasters come with full choke barrels I believe.
 

mine has full stamped on the barrel