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Which 870 Barrel length 21 or 26

Started by lowcountry, January 14, 2019, 06:46:57 PM

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KyScott

With the patterns that can be achieved today my pick would be 21

tree-rat sniper

Another vote for 21 especially if its turkey specific.  You can always pick up an extra 26" barrel for upland use.   I've found that short barrels don't swing as nicely for fast moving targets... get both :D
NRA Life Member/Pistol Instructor, NWTF, SCI (former DU, VHA & HHI).  Non Gratum Anus Rodentum!

LRD

21" for me and my son as well.  Both shoot great.

owlhoot

21" . Seems it has been the pattern leader for the 870 20 gauge for some time.

LRD

21" for me and my son as well.  Both shoot great.

Tom Foolery


30_06

Of the two I would prefer the 21".

Esse quam videri


jmart241


Brwndg

Quote from: Brwndg on January 14, 2019, 07:41:28 PM
:anim_25:I bought a 12 gauge 11-87 Special Purpose back in 1985 w a 26" barrel. After a few seasons I bought an after market 21" rifle sighted barrel. Never happier.

As a matter of fact I loved my 21" barrel on my 12 gauge 11-87 so much, that I bought a 21" 20 gauge 11-87.
"If turkeys could smell, you'd never kill one" - Bud Trenis my turkey hunting mentor & dear friend

blackforesthp

21" here as well.  Much easier to tote around.