870 Remington tactical mag tube question

[Matt D]

So I bought a tactical 870.
I want to cut the mag tube down to regular length.
What type of die do I need to rethread it?
And then where would I find such a tool?
I want to cut it cause most barrels don’t fit the long tube.
I figure I can always put an extension on to get the mag count back up.
Any advice, knowledge, or link is appreciated!

Thanks

 

[just having some fun]

too the best of my knowledge .... Mag tube is installed by rem and is there for life .... tube is too thin to rethread

if you want a longer or shorter mag tube buy a receiver with the mag tube length you want

PS you can add a mag tube extension that just screws in instead of the cap

 

[Butcherbill]

I’d expect mag tube threads are roll pressed and not cut, it’s probably cheaper to buy a new shotgun than to remove and shorten yours. You could call tacord or Dlask and see what is involved, it’s not a diy job I’d expect l. The mag tube on the 870’s are soldered or brazed in from what I understand.

 

[Leg]

A spacer could be made so that other barrels could be used. I believe Remington made one.

I’d listen to just having some fun and sell it and buy one with a normal length tube if that’s what you want. It will end up costing you more having a gunsmith install a new one and getting it refinished. Someone will want the longer one and may have a normal Express to trade.

 

[Tactical Ordnance]

Mag tube threads are cut and I have cut tubes and threaded them to get MCS length mag tubes so that the MCS 10" barrels will work.
I also have made a sleeve to go over the mag tubes so that the tactical length mag tube can be used with standard barrels. You will also have a one piece tube instead of putting a mag extenson on it.
Matt D. contact me in the shop tomorrow if you want to go that route.

Casey