New barrel everthing hitting low.

[FTGV]

I did some patterning with a new rem 1100 barrel and different choke and shot combinations.I tried some # 2 steel,BB steel,two types of rifled slugs and 00 buckshot.Target was at 38yds.Everthing hit low,the slugs were terrible 8+ inches low and slightly right with mod or IC chokes.I even tried the slugs at 30 yds and I was still 6 ish inches low.All 9 pellets from the Buckshot were 4 or more inches low with mod choke(38yds).The Waterfowl shot had decent coverage with the two chokes I tried them with but the bigger percentage of shot was below horizontal center.So do I have a defective barrel?I will be contacting the dealer Monday but wanted some other opinions.Is this a warranty type of thing?Or can a good gunsmith improve it?As it is it's not usable for deer hunting.

I was using a bipod rest and the gun fits me great.

 

[cosmic]

Assuming that you had an old barrel that shot OK, then perhaps your new barrel is slightly bent, or the choke is not concentric.

 

[dutchhunter]

Try a smaller bead.

 

[hunter5425]

Barrels can be bent slightly to raise the point of impact, if done carefully and a little bit at a time.

 

[Winchested]

What type of barrel? Vent rib or normal? What does your sight picture look like?

 

[the spank]

Barrels can be bent slightly to raise the point of impact, if done carefully and a little bit at a time.

This is how they adjust guns at the factory!

 

[FTGV]

What type of barrel? Vent rib or normal? What does your sight picture look like?

26" vented rib.Small truglo fibre optic bead.When shouldered I see only bead and back of rib (closest to reciever ),not the top of the rib.

 

[Winchested]

Ya that stinks. But they will likely tell you to take it to a smith money out of pocket.

 

[Beretta687EELL]

Try some different aftermarket choke tubes and see what you get. That will confirm that the problem is with the barrel. Remington did replace some bad barrels a decade or so ago.

 

[hunter148]

Barrel Press - had a brand new 870 vent rib, and since then many other 870's, that shot consistently to the left and not with me behind them. Rented the press from a local gun shop and you would be amazed at how much bend a barrel will take to move POI slightly. They are quite flexible and go back to form easily. I was assured that the smith does this regularly but was on holiday for a month so it was wait or do it myself.

I know it can be intimidating but go easy and with the press it does work. I am not one for Kentucky windage in any gun and the 870 in question was a dedicated turkey rig so if it doesn't hit where pointed it is useless

 

[catnthehatt]

You can also put a small pad on the comb to raise the pint of impact.
See if you can borrow another 1100 barrel maybe t check against it?
Cat

 

[FTGV]

Yeah I will retrieve the old barrel and give it a try. I did try both Rem and after market chokes.
I read something about looking at light reflections inside the barrel to check straightness.Anyone familiar with this method?

 

[rembolt]

you can also put a small pad on the comb to raise the pint of impact.
See if you can borrow another 1100 barrel maybe t check against it?
Cat

I agree with this method first as it is the cheapest and easly reverseable if the out come doesn't suit you .

 

[Kenny]

we did it once with a Bt 99 that shoot 100% high, clamped it to the bead of a big milling machine and used the head stock to bend it. I have to admit. I was little skeptical, but at risk of popping off the vent rib we did it. With the owners' ok. It took two tries but now it shoots 60/40. It does work , but you got have B@lls to try it

 

[Gibbs505]

Aim higher!

 

[FTGV]

I agree with this method first as it is the cheapest and easly reverseable if the out come doesn't suit you .

I like this idea but how much comb adjustment would be necessary for 6-8" POI at 30-40yds?Would a thin pad be effective?

 

[FTGV]

Aim higher!

Sure in the heat of the battle when that trophy buck appears at 50yds I want to guess where to aim.No thanks