870 question

[chola]

I just grabbed an older wingmaster in 2 3/4" only..what do i need to swap out to be able to shoot 3"..i heard it just the extractor and then get a 3" barrel also..is this true...thanks for any help and info

 

[Nonus]

Thats what they say all the time on these forums.

 

[NaOH]

I've read the ejection port is smaller on the older 2 3/4 guns.

I have no way to check if it's true though.

 

[Nonus]

Suppose you could do a rough measurement on it. Mine measures 3 inches.

 

[chola]

mine measures 3" by 15/16"..roughly....ejection port that is

 

[Nonus]

Then you probably will be good to go. I didn't measure the height as they should be the same cause 12 gauge is going to be the same.

 

[Can-down]

It's the ejector spring that needs changing and you will need to re-finish or touch up the receiver after it's changed out.....

 

[easy]

All that's needed to shoot 3" shells for your now 2-3/4" receiver, is a 3" capable barrel, longer ejector and ejector spring.

However, replacing the ejector and its spring is not for the faint at heart. You'll need a smith for that. Then, your receiver will need to be refinished, cause it will not be pretty when the two ejector rivets are romoved and new ones are restaked.

You'd be better served by finding the proper type of receiver.

To concur, the ejection ports are the same size for 2-3/4 and 3".

 

[chola]

MEH...too much work for me...I'll just leave as is and get a smith to shorten the barrel to 18"...thanks guys,appreciate the help

 

[303carbine]

MEH...too much work for me...I'll just leave as is and get a smith to shorten the barrel to 18"...thanks guys,appreciate the help

Hi Bob, maybe just buy a short barrel with screw in chokes and have a multi purpose scattergun.

 

[chola]

Hi Bob, maybe just buy a short barrel with screw in chokes and have a multi purpose scattergun.

Ya for sure John..I'm gonna do that, just have to find one for a reasonable price

 

[NaOH]

Well, I thought if you read it on the internet it was true?

Shotgun rumor 273 put to rest, thanks Easy

To concur, the ejection ports are the same size for 2-3/4 and 3".