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Barrel length questions - 870

Started by Mossyballs, April 28, 2019, 07:56:35 PM

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Mossyballs

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?


Clydetaylor1

I wouldn't think 2 inches is worth it.

Greg Massey

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 ....

drakehammer

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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