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Turkey Guns & Shooting => Turkey Guns => Topic started by: Mossyballs on April 28, 2019, 07:56:35 PM

Title: Barrel length questions - 870
Post by: Mossyballs on April 28, 2019, 07:56:35 PM
I currently have an 870 wingmaster with an express supermag barrel. It started as a 28" barrel that I sent to sumtoy and had shortened to 23" and remchoke. With tss it shoots lights out at all ranges. My only issue is that I wish it was 21". I am thinking of sending back to sumtoy for shortening and rethread, but I'm scared of messing it up. With just a Truglo bead I am accurate to 40+ every time.

I also have a 20" barrel that has a sumtoy choke but does not shoot as well. Also I feel it has a good bit of muzzle flip. Are shorter barrels prone to muzzle jump?

Only reason I want shorter is that I like a handier gun in the woods.

Is it too much risk over 2" of maneuverability?

Title: Re: Barrel length questions - 870
Post by: Clydetaylor1 on April 28, 2019, 08:58:15 PM
I wouldn't think 2 inches is worth it.
Title: Re: Barrel length questions - 870
Post by: Greg Massey on April 28, 2019, 09:00:24 PM
2 inch isn't going to make that much difference ... just shop around and find you another barrel if you want one shorter ... with a 21 inch barrel your still going to gain a inch or more with extend choke tube ... if that barrel is patterning like you want .. leave it alone is my suggestion ....
Title: Re: Barrel length questions - 870
Post by: drakehammer on April 28, 2019, 09:52:46 PM
Quote from: Mossyballs on April 28, 2019, 07:56:35 PM
I also have a 20" barrel that has a sumtoy choke but does not shoot as well. Also I feel it has a good bit of muzzle flip. Are shorter barrels prone to muzzle jump?

Leave your 23" barrel alone and find a choke that your 20" barrel likes. Cheapest and easiest solution in my opinion.


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Title: Re: Barrel length questions - 870
Post by: LaLongbeard on April 29, 2019, 04:14:13 AM
I'd leave well enough alone.