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870 rifled "bull" barrel???
« on: February 15, 2007, 01:01:57 PM »
So I keep hearing about this tack driver being out on the market soon...has anyone seen one yet? Or heard for sure that it's real? I need a new barrel and kinda wanted to try one........ ;D   Ken

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Re: 870 rifled "bull" barrel???
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2007, 04:19:44 AM »
IS THIS IT FROM HASTINGS ??   

CABELAS has it... Item number: QT-212139
MODEL: REM 870 HVY BRL SCP
FOR $279.99

Specifications:
TYPE/COLOR 12 GA. HEAVY CONTOUR
SIZE/FINISH 23" RIFLED BARREL, 3" CHAMBER/MATTE
MATERIAL RIGID CANTILEVER SCOPE MOUNT
OTHER FEATURES: HANDLES 2 3/4 OR 3" SABOT SLUGS
  FULLY RIFLED BORE
   FITS ALL MODEL 870 12 GA. SHOTGUNS
  THIS IS NOT FOR 3.5" CHAMBERS.
  THE   BARREL WALL IS THICKER THAN THE WALL OF
  A REGULAR SLUG BARREL.

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Re: 870 rifled "bull" barrel???
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2007, 09:10:08 AM »
Thanks 45/70  I was hoping someone had shot one....I bent the cantilever on my "tried n true" Remington barrel...looks like I have to replace it.   >:(

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Re: 870 rifled "bull" barrel???
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2007, 09:18:35 AM »
unless you just want a new barrel, why not remove the cantilever and get a receiver scope mount.

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Re: 870 rifled "bull" barrel???
« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2007, 09:33:04 AM »
I just don't feel they are reliable, but really haven't looked for alternatives. I'm gonna try straightening the cantilever before I do anything. That gun has been my "partner" and killed everything I have minus 2 deer for 35 years! I'm about to set up the 20 ga...and let him rest....breaks my heart a bit tho... :(

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Re: 870 rifled "bull" barrel???
« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2007, 10:05:58 AM »
Don't give up on the ole boy. Go slow, I don't know what type of metal that cantilever is but I don't think it will take much. I don't have a 20 ga slug gun yet, but I've been thinking of getting one to match my 870 12 ga. GOOD LUCK....

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Re: 870 rifled "bull" barrel???
« Reply #6 on: February 16, 2007, 10:20:49 AM »
         Ken2222 how much you want for that bent barrel?
RIP Mike. Died on July 14th, around 2am, with his family at his side, he went peacefully to be with god.

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Re: 870 rifled "bull" barrel???
« Reply #7 on: February 16, 2007, 10:41:29 AM »
I can't even think of such things....this barrel has no problem shooting one big hole at 75 yrds!! Its still printing a clover leaf at 100..... I'll MAKE a new cantilever before I give up a shooter! I was really more interested in going 20ga with a new "superdooper" Heavy Bull....just need to hear from someone that has printed paper with one....soooo, you must have a fix for it them. I didn't think Remington offered replacement cantilevers...do they? My FFL buddy said no.

45/70...go slow it will be...the ol' boy has to have something to do... ;D

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Re: 870 rifled "bull" barrel???
« Reply #8 on: February 16, 2007, 11:42:22 AM »
      I know how you feel when you have a good shooter. Just an idea take the canti off and JB weld scope bases right to the barrel. I have a Hastings that way works great with a pistol scope.
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Re: 870 rifled "bull" barrel???
« Reply #9 on: February 16, 2007, 12:49:04 PM »
eye shot...thats a GREAT idea! I'm gonna take a look at that right now. Wish I had thought of that... :-[