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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Tree Farmer on August 24, 2019, 06:29:54 PM

Title: Which length rifled barrel for my Remington 870?
Post by: Tree Farmer on August 24, 2019, 06:29:54 PM: I live in a firearms restriction unit. I bought a new Remington 870 in 20 gauge. I am now going to order a fully rifled cantilever barrel. I can order the Remington barrel in 18.5, 20 or 21 inches. Do you think the extra 1.5 or 2.5 inches will make a difference over the 18.5 inch barrel? I will be shooting the Hornady SST slugs. Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Which length rifled barrel for my Remington 870?
Post by: Bob33 on August 24, 2019, 06:56:10 PM: I would go with the 20 or ⁸21. The extra length wont do much to increase velocity but will reduce the effect of muzzle blast and flip a bit.
Title: Re: Which length rifled barrel for my Remington 870?
Post by: Brushcrawler on August 24, 2019, 07:51:29 PM: Whatever you choose, you may want to try a few different slugs. My 12 ga definitely likes Remington accutips better than several other options. It’s not an 870, but like rifles they can be picky.
Title: Re: Which length rifled barrel for my Remington 870?
Post by: Davidicus on August 24, 2019, 11:58:06 PM: I don't think it matters, especially since you'll be using a scope so sight radius won't be an issue. I prefer shorter barrels myself. I have an 870 Super Mag Turkey model with a 23" barrel that I've used for everything from duck to jackrabbit.

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Title: Re: Which length rifled barrel for my Remington 870?
Post by: JakeLand on August 25, 2019, 08:59:49 PM: My rifled slug barrel ( open sight ) is a 20” and it’s very accurate