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#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Wooster, Ohio
Posts: 71
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i bought a new 870 yesterday. The barrel says 2 3/4 3 and 3 1/2 inch shells. But the reciever does not say magnum, just says express. Does this mean i can or can not shoot 3 1/2 out of it?
Last edited by BuckI380; 03-07-2010 at 06:47 AM.
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: WY
Posts: 2,056
It does not matter what your barrel says. In order for you to safely fire 3" shotshells, the serial number on the receiver (not the barrel) must end with the letter "M". This letter indicates a "Magnum" receiver.
Otherwise, you are limited to 2-3/4" standard and 2-3/4" magnum shotshells.
If your receiver isn't built to handle 3-1/2" shells, the bolt and ejection port will be too short to properly cycle or eject empty hulls.
Otherwise, you are limited to 2-3/4" standard and 2-3/4" magnum shotshells.
If your receiver isn't built to handle 3-1/2" shells, the bolt and ejection port will be too short to properly cycle or eject empty hulls.
#8
Spike
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 46
The reciever will be marked with an M ont he serial number if it is capable of shooting 3 inch. Their will be a similar marking for Super Magnums as well.
DO NOT shoot anything bigger then 2 3/4 shells out of that gun.
DO NOT shoot anything bigger then 2 3/4 shells out of that gun.