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[Zak]

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[BOBGBA]

If it's a magnum receiver, get a remchoke barrel that is chambered for 2 3/4" & 3".
If it's not a magnum receiver, get a remchoke barrel that is chambered for 2 3/4".

[estrom]

If it's a magnum receiver, get a remchoke barrel that is chambered for 2 3/4" & 3".
If it's not a magnum receiver, get a remchoke barrel that is chambered for 2 3/4".

I did this almost 15 years ago on my wingmaster magnum. Replaced the fixed barrel with a Remington remchoke barrel and haven't had a single issue. Back then it was about $150. No idea what they are now.

[eddy 600]

I put the rim choke barrel for 2 3/4 or 3in on my wingmaster with the 2 3/4 chamber,it works fine

[RandyD]

Look on ebay and gunbroker.com for a used barrel, they are significantly cheaper than a factory new barrel.

[MrTokarev]

Any remchoke barrel is proofed for steel. Replacing the barrel will be cheaper than a new shotgun.

[Zak]

Look on ebay and gunbroker.com for a used barrel, they are significantly cheaper than a factory new barrel.

Thanks you probably saved me $100+

Looking at buying a Rem Choke barrel this week, thank you Calgunners.

[Revoman]

Zak --=--

Just be sure to that new barrel has the same finish as the Wingmaster high gloss finish. Most on the current market are the Matte finish 870 Express that seems to have some corrosion issues if not taken care of properly. Plus it won't match the receiver if it's for an Express model.

[Ducky's Dad]

It's a 1955 gun, so almost certainly not a 3" mag receiver. The problem with putting a 3" barrel on a 2-3/4" gun is that some yahoo down the road will see the 3" chamber marking and try to use 3" loads in it. Not prudent. Used barrels with 2-3/4" chamber are everywhere, and are generally cheaper than the 3" barrels. And safer on that receiver.

Why has no one mentioned the fit difference between the standard (1955) barrel and the later "light contour barrel." The light contour barrel will work, but the forend gap will be larger, and objectionable to anyone who is serious about 870s.

Another option is to just have the choke opened on the current barrel. Or to fit screw chokes to the current barrel. Not that expensive. OP can call Bob Day at AmeriChoke in Pico Rivera for pricing. There is probably a smith in San Diego who can do the work, but Bob is the go-to guy for most of us.

[shafferds]

Large frame or small? 12ga or 20ga?

[JagerDog]

It's a 1955 gun, so almost certainly not a 3" mag receiver. The problem with putting a 3" barrel on a 2-3/4" gun is that some yahoo down the road will see the 3" chamber marking and try to use 3" loads in it. Not prudent. Used barrels with 2-3/4" chamber are everywhere, and are generally cheaper than the 3" barrels. And safer on that receiver.

Why has no one mentioned the fit difference between the standard (1955) barrel and the later "light contour barrel." The light contour barrel will work, but the forend gap will be larger, and objectionable to anyone who is serious about 870s.

Another option is to just have the choke opened on the current barrel. Or to fit screw chokes to the current barrel. Not that expensive. OP can call Bob Day at AmeriChoke in Pico Rivera for pricing. There is probably a smith in San Diego who can do the work, but Bob is the go-to guy for most of us.

I'd largely echo this. Where I might part is that I know several who've put 3" barrels on non-magnum receivers and shot 3" successfully.

I've turned several "closet queens" into shooters by having screw-in chokes installed (Factory chokes way too tight in today's world). I haven't "converted" anything into 3", though I do know it gets done on O/U's as do 2-9/16 into 2-3/4".

[Zak]

It's a 1955 gun, so almost certainly not a 3" mag receiver. The problem with putting a 3" barrel on a 2-3/4" gun is that some yahoo down the road will see the 3" chamber marking and try to use 3" loads in it. Not prudent. Used barrels with 2-3/4" chamber are everywhere, and are generally cheaper than the 3" barrels. And safer on that receiver.

Why has no one mentioned the fit difference between the standard (1955) barrel and the later "light contour barrel." The light contour barrel will work, but the forend gap will be larger, and objectionable to anyone who is serious about 870s.

Another option is to just have the choke opened on the current barrel. Or to fit screw chokes to the current barrel. Not that expensive. OP can call Bob Day at AmeriChoke in Pico Rivera for pricing. There is probably a smith in San Diego who can do the work, but Bob is the go-to guy for most of us.

Yes it's 2-3/4". I'm wondering if it's problematic to shoot steel out of an old barrel due solely to the fixed full choke, or are there other issues with an old barrel. If it's just a choke issue, then getting my current barrel modified at AmeriChoke sounds like a great idea.

Large frame or small? 12ga or 20ga?

12ga, not sure about the frame though

Zak --=--

Just be sure to that new barrel has the same finish as the Wingmaster high gloss finish. Most on the current market are the Matte finish 870 Express that seems to have some corrosion issues if not taken care of properly. Plus it won't match the receiver if it's for an Express model.

You're right, almost all the barrels I'm seeing have a matte finish. I did some research and it looks like it'll interchange just fine, probably won't look as pretty though

[Ducky's Dad]

I'm wondering if it's problematic to shoot steel out of an old barrel due solely to the fixed full choke, or are there other issues with an old barrel. If it's just a choke issue

With some guns (mostly English and Spanish light game guns) it is both a choke and barrel wall thickness issue, but seldom a steel issue (unless it's a Damascus or other hammer welded barrel). The steel in the old Rem barrel is fine, so your problem is the full choke for steel. If you like the way the barrel performs for you with FC and lead shot, then a Mod choking with normal steel bird loads will perform about the same as the old combo. Bob can measure your barrel wall thickness and let you know if there are any issues before he does any other work. Screw chokes would make the gun more versatile for the long term.

[RandyD]

Another good source is gunbroker.com. I just looked and they have 286 auctions of Remington 870 barrels.

[Huntsprig]

Another option would be to buy a used barrel with a fixed IC choke.

That's what I did for my Remington 11-48 and Beretta AL-2.

But if I were you I would look for a barrel with Rem chokes as others have suggested.


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