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Quick shotgun question
« on: January 24, 2012, 07:58:20 PM »
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?
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Re: Quick shotgun question
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2012, 08:00:55 PM »
Just make sure it has a modified or improved barrel
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Re: Quick shotgun question
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2012, 08:02:10 PM »
And I would be able to tell this how?

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Re: Quick shotgun question
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2012, 08:02:46 PM »
What is the choke ? Is it fixed and full choke you can't shoot slugs out of it. Is what I've been told.

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Re: Quick shotgun question
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2012, 08:03:47 PM »
And I would be able to tell this how?

Should say on the side of the barrel
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Re: Quick shotgun question
« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2012, 08:05:52 PM »
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.

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Re: Quick shotgun question
« Reply #6 on: January 24, 2012, 08:13:38 PM »
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.
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Re: Quick shotgun question
« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2012, 11:38:02 PM »
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.
 :yeah:

mine has full stamped on the barrel
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