Is the Remington 870 barrel rifled?
The Remington® Model 870™ Pump-Action Shotgun is one of the most proven firearm’s designs in history. This 870 Express® is specifically made for deer hunting, featuring a 20″ fully rifled slug barrel with rifle sights. The buttstock has a Monte Carlo comb to better align the shooters eye with the rifle sights.
Are rifled shotgun barrels worth it?
Here at the gun shop, we tell folks that if you’re planning on taking shots over 100 yards, then a rifled barrel is a good option to consider. The reason for that is that when the projectile spins like it does when it exits the muzzle of a rifled barrel, it tends to fly farther and straighter.
Will rifled slugs hurt a smooth barrel?
Yep, that’s what rifled slugs are designed for. The sabot slugs are for rifled barrel shotguns. As stated, rifled Foster slugs are meant for smoothbore barrels.
What choke to use for slugs in a Remington 870?
Remington Rem Choke Extended Tube The Remington improved cylinder tube is ideal for slugs since it offers little to no constriction. This makes it easier for the shooter to shoot slugs without worrying about damaging the shotgun barrel as is the case with full choke tubes.
How far will a Remington 870 shoot?
The Remington 870 has an effective range of about 40 m, and a maximum range of 50m for shot and 70-80m for slugs.
Is smoothbore better than rifled?
The chief advantages of smoothbore designs are their greater suitability for fin stabilised ammunition and their greatly reduced barrel wear compared with rifled designs.
Can you shoot slugs through a rifled barrel?
Foster slugs can be fired through a rifled barrel, and hunters who shoot rifled slugs through their rifled barrels claim to get good to excellent results. However, the lead fouling can be severe, and requires more frequent cleaning to maintain the level of accuracy.
How much does a 12 gauge slug drop at 100 yards?
A decent shooter should be able to get 3-inch groups at 50 yards with slugs. However, if you sight to hit dead-on at 50 yards, the slug will drop another five inches by the time it reaches 100 yards. (Slugs can drop more than 10 inches over 100 yards.)
What kind of barrel does a Remington 870 have?
This 18.5” barrel has a chrome-lined bore and comes complete with a Carlson cylinder-bore choke tube. With this barrel, you can convert your Remington 870 into a slug gun or home defense shotgun.
What are the downsides of a Remington 870?
The downsides are that they have a shorter sighting plane and create more noise, muzzle flash, and recoil than longer barrels. The most popular barrel length for the Remington 870 is 18″ as it’s short, simple, and inexpensive.
How much is the Brownells Express 870 barrel?
The 20-gauge version of the barrel is priced at $188.99 on the Brownells online store. The price of the 12-gauge version is $219.99. Both barrel versions have a black color, so they will be aesthetically compatible with your Express 870.
Can a Remington 870 be converted to a slug gun?
With this barrel, you can convert your Remington 870 into a slug gun or home defense shotgun. The barrel is threaded for standard Rem Choke and has 3″ chambers, so it does not fit 870 Tactical models. Moreover, you can replace the choke, if required.