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Offline jake

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Hey Bullseye
« on: December 11, 2002, 02:45:08 PM »
I saw you're post on the 870 with a fully rifled barrel.Does it shoot good.I'm in the process of buying a fully rifled barrel for my 870 12ga or a H&R ultra slug hunter.I can get the H&R a little cheaper than the Remington barrel, but the H&R weights 9#,and I really like my 870.

What kind of advise can you give me,will the 870 shoot good at 100yards.

Thanks jake :D
jake

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Hey Bullseye
« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2002, 04:39:12 PM »
Hey Jake.  I have the 870 fully rifled barrel that is 20" long.  They also make one called a Super Slug Barrel (I believe) that is 24" long and has a matt finish.  They both have scope mounts (these are Remington Barrels).  I prefer the shorter barrel when sitting in treestands.

Mine will shoot three shots touching at 50 yards.  I have never shot mine at 100 yards since the woods I hunt is so thick and hilly a 50 yard shot is long for me.  However, based on what some friends have told me I would expect it to shoot good at 100 yards.

I like you love my 870.  I left the Contender at home this year and hunted with the slug gun.

I have only had this barrel for a couple of years.  Before that I had a regular IC slug barrel.  The rifled barrel is much more accurate and consistent.  The big disadvantage is to get the accuracy you must shoot Saboted slugs and they cost $8-10 depending on the brand compared to $2 for the old standard slugs.

Hope this helps, good luck.

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Thanks Bullseye
« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2002, 08:36:02 AM »
Thats the info I was wanting. Thanks again :D
jake