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870 barrel length

Started by SCDieselDawg, January 09, 2015, 10:08:28 PM

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SCDieselDawg

I'm starting a new project. It's a 870 with a 26" barrel. Im debating on if I should keep that barrel or swap it out for a shorter one? What's y'all's experience with barrel lengths on the mighty 20gauge?

davisd9

The shorter ones seem to shoot better and are easier to find a combo that works. I have a 26" 11-87 and it does ok, but I am going to buy a 21" barrel or get a 21" 870 one day.


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pauld

I have a 21" on mine. It seems to pattern pretty equal to the 26", maybe a touch better.

01Foreman400

I've got 20" barrels on mine.
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nyhunter

I have a 870 with a 26" barrel and It shoots very inconsistent patterns .  I have tried several different chokes with both H-13 and federal HW 6 and 7. 

cphill

Guess I am odd man on this mine has 26 and shoots pretty good....maybe not the best but good hunting pattern

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surehuntsalot

I have a 870 youth with a 21" barrel and it shots as good or even better that some of my buddies 26"
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29810434

I have a 21" barrel  on a 20 gauge 870, if you would like to trade for your 26" barrel.It's in excellent condition.