Is 30" too long for a Remi 870

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LeBaron are sold out on this model. Have to start over. SIR has the 28" for just a little more coin. Hope it's in stock.

LeBaron has a synthetic mag Remi 870 on for $343.

Pretty good price...they have been $425 in the stores here.

But it has a 30" barrel. I would prefer a 28" or 26". It is 95% for trap shooting at the club. What do you think.

How hard would it be to have a gunsmith cut 2 or 3" off of it.

Does anyone have this gun? Opinions?

Thanks.

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hell the 30" tube is PERFECT for trap, the longer barrels help promote follow thru and can really make the difference.

figure most true trap guns have between 30-34" barrels
 
And when you're tired of shooting trap, its not a bad length for Skeet either. Sure you might get the odd look from a guy shooting 24-26" tubes, but who cares if you're breaking targets.
 
Ok good.
I heard it helps with the 'pointing', and I could use all the help I can get.

I've been wanting an 870 for two years at least...this is the one (first one, for now). I can always get a marine/defender later.

What's an extra two inches anyway....really......:rolleyes: :eek:
 
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marlin60 said:
Ok good.
I heard it helps with the 'pointing', and I could use all the help I can get.

I've been wanting an 870 for two years at least...this is the one (first one, for now). I can always get a marine/defender later.

What's an extra two inches anyway....really......:rolleyes: :eek:
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Sometimes I think to myself, gee if I only had two more inches .... :redface:

If you really feel the need for a shorter barrel, I'd buy an extra, before I cut of the end of the 30"

Also, did you try the combo from Lebaron, it comes with a slug barrel for $499, you could sell the slug barrel if it's no use to you.
 
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Part of the appeal on the Synthetic Mag model was the fact that it eats all shells, 2.75, 3, and 3.5.

That must leave a lot of slack around the forcing cone, and chamber in general, but no one seems to complain about that.

99% of what I would shoot would be 2.75.

I can't see the need for 3.5 at all, except one or two for effect.

Maybe the standard gun in synthetic is a better choice.

I would sell the slug barrell....
 
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