What would you recommend i do??

Hunter06FlKy · 09-30-2005, 01:46 PM

i have a rem 870 express turkey camo with an 18" barrel. i was wondering if ya'll think i should get a regular length express barrel for my gun for waterfow. i've taken it skeet shooting with the 18" and had trouble shooting anything over 30 yards. should i try a tighter choke or what. i was shooting with an improved cylinder.

4simpsons · 09-30-2005, 01:56 PM

I prefer a longer barrel. However, I'm a big guy - 6'5 300 pounds.

I'd guess that you ought to play with the choke issue too!

Good luck.

Allseasonhunter7 · 09-30-2005, 02:59 PM

18 inches ..ive never herad of 1 that small yea theres some used ones in the clasifieds
check emout

Hunter06FlKy · 09-30-2005, 04:12 PM

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I prefer a longer barrel. However, I'm a big guy - 6'5 300 pounds.

I'd guess that you ought to play with the choke issue too!

Good luck.

yeah right now i'm 6' 1" at 16

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18 inches ..ive never herad of 1 that small yea theres some used ones in the clasifieds
check emout

it's either 18, 18 1/2, or 20 but i'm pretty sure it's right around 18.

Hunter06FlKy · 09-30-2005, 04:15 PM

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ORIGINAL: Allseasonhunter7

18 inches ..ive never herad of 1 that small yea theres some used ones in the clasifieds
check emout

well i looked it up on the remington sight and i guess its 21 inches. it seems alot shorter than that though.

outdoorplay · 10-02-2005, 05:00 PM

On my Waterfowling shot gun, I have 28" barrel and I think it is the industry standard for fowling. The only guys that I have ever seen use shorter barrels were hunting a goose field and they would shot at about 15 to 20 yards. I would not mess with the chock tubs with a 21" barrel, you will need a longer barrel, unless all your shots are right in your grill.

Hunter06FlKy · 10-02-2005, 06:05 PM

yeah i think i may try to find a used one or something like that. i kinda doubt all of the shots will be close. i'll try shooting with a tighter choke and see.

outdoorplay · 10-02-2005, 06:20 PM

good luck