Remington 870 Express Magnum

[Prc329]

O.K., I have a question. I tried searching but I could not find the answer.

I have a Remington 870 Express Magnum 7 shot. I took it to Angeles today and my buddies and I spent the majority of the morning busting clays (before the wind kicked up). I really enjoyed myself.......a lot. My question is this.

Can I buy a second barrel to use for trap shooting? I was told by someone who I think does not really know a lot about shotguns that you can only buy a longer barrel for the 5 shot.

If you can what barrel do you recommend? If you can't what is a good inexpensive shotgun to use for trap shooting?

BTW, am I using the correct term for shooting clays?

[Creampuff]

That's a weird thing to hear, my Express came with a 28 inch barrel; I have since changed it by sending it to Vang Comp for other work. I can't think of any reason why it would have any problems with a longer barrel.


Sorry can't help you on the clay issue, as I have never gone clay shooting.

[Prc329]

I'm not even sure I am calling it the right thing. We had two boxes of clays, some target loads and the clay throwing machine.

[1911su16b870]

Yes you can buy all sorts of 870 barrels from Brownells or Midway. I don't know what the best trap/skeet barrel lengths are...

[damon1272]

Agood trap length barrel would be about 28" long. If you are a bigger guy like myself or you have a lot of upper body strength then I would look at a 30 or 32" barrel to slow your swing down. 28" works for most people pretty good though.

[11Z50]

Yes, there are lots of barrel options for your 870. If you go with a 28" full choke you should be golden with trap shooting. You might want to replace the 7-shot extension with the standard mag cap since you won't be needing the extended mag for trap, but that's your call.

Trap is a true fun shooting sport, and I have spent many an hour blasting away.

[randy]

Just buy another shotgun with a 28" barrel and screw in chokes.

If you are just getting started shooting trap a mod choke will work better for you to about the 20 or 21 yard line.

Good luck

[Prc329]

Randy,

You are correct but buying a new shotgun is not in the cards at the moment unless it was not possible to get a second barrel.

[Incitatus]

Randy,

You are correct but buying a new shotgun is not in the cards at the moment unless it was not possible to get a second barrel.

A second barrel will cost you almost as much as the entire shotgun.

[Prc329]

I can get a shotgun with a 28" barrel for $174? I would prefer a Remington as well.

28" barrel

30" barrel

Both are $174 dollars with my C&R and no 10 day wait.

[D-503]

I have the same gun. I just got a 28" Mossberg barrel from these folks for $90: http://www.havlinsales.com/ (look in "closeout barrels"). It works just fine.

I didn't like the way the gun balanced with the extended magazine so I got a regular spring and magazine cap from my gunsmith. Much better now.

[Prc329]

Wow, I gotta look into that.