New 870

Popere · 12-30-2003, 01:14 PM

I recently bought a new 870. The gun seems to be too long for me. Is there anything that I can do to the gun to shorten it up a bit?

BOWHUNTERCOP · 12-30-2003, 02:02 PM

TAKE IT TO A GUNSMITH, HE WILL MEASURE YOU, AND CUT THE STOCK TO FIT YOU. I HAVE TO DO THIS TO ALL MY SHOTGUNS AND RIFLES. I HUNT DEER ONLY, SO I HAVE ALITTLE MORE TAKEN OFF THEN I NEED, TO MAKE UP FOR THE BULKY JACKETS I WEAR DURING THE COLDER WEATHER.

Popere · 12-30-2003, 02:36 PM

Thanks for the info. I called my gunsmith and he said it would be $45. Does that sound right to you?

A5Mag12 · 12-30-2003, 05:05 PM

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ORIGINAL: Popere

Thanks for the info. I called my gunsmith and he said it would be $45. Does that sound right to you?

I wouldn't do it for that. As long as he stands behind his work, as in no scratches and mars. Sounds like a fair price to me.

Popere · 12-31-2003, 06:20 AM

I will keep that in mind. I have used this guy for a couple of things in the past and he always treats me fair, and does really nice work. Thanks again for the input.

BOWHUNTERCOP · 12-31-2003, 07:47 AM

$45 IS BALLPARK PRICE, MAKE SURE THAT INCLUDES RUBBER RECOIL PAD

Popere · 12-31-2003, 10:16 AM

I did ask if that included the pad, and it does. Thanks again for the info.

Shootem up870 · 12-31-2003, 04:54 PM

i have an 870 also. they sell shorter stocks but i am not sure how much they are but i dont remember the price being expensive