What to do with short 870

[dsly]

I've inherited a Rem 870 with barrel cut down to 18.5", which I guess makes it OC. It was used for bunny hunting at very short range, but I'd like to make it a bit more versatile, so I can hunt geese/turkeys as well. I've seen suggestions to add a PolyChoke or Cutts Compensator, but there also seems to be many opinions as to their effectiveness ( and appearance). They also seem to be a bit pricey. Maybe I'd be better off getting another barrel?

 

[catnthehatt]

I've inherited a Rem 870 with barrel cut down to 18.5", which I guess makes it OC. It was used for bunny hunting at very short range, but I'd like to make it a bit more versatile, so I can hunt geese/turkeys as well. I've seen suggestions to add a PolyChoke or Cutts Compensator, but there also seems to be many opinions as to their effectiveness ( and appearance). They also seem to be a bit pricey. Maybe I'd be better off getting another barrel?

get yourself another barrel with Remchokes and your set!
Cat

 

[woolly]

get yourself another barrel with remchokes and your set!
Cat

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[Winchested]

Extra barrel on EE 28" vent rib probabaly set you bacl 100-200 bucks.

 

[gps]

Maybe I'd be better off getting another barrel?

Yep! An inexpensive and effective way to kill waterfowl and turkeys. Your range with that 18.5 will be terribly short and with both waterfowl and turkeys, the more range your gun will give you, the better your chances of success.

Keep the 18.5 for deer hunting in the bush, or offer to trade with someone on the EE, then you won't have to spend a dime.

 

[smak_daddy]

An 18.5" shotgun is about perfect for protecting the homestead.

 

[blasted_saber]

Another barrel. I picked up a brand new in box 28 remchoke barrel off the EE two years ago for $100

 

[gallen270]

if you dont want the old one, im sure even a chopped 18.5'er would get you 60 or 70 bucks in the EE.