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Dave McC · July 9, 2000, 05:01 AM

Bbl length has nothing to do with pattern size. Choke and load are the deciding factors there.

Yes, it'll work. A long mag tube on a short bbled repeater can make the piece swing more like an O/U, or like a railroad tie. Seen/used a few of each.

My personal choice in this matter would be to get an 870 Remington. ALL bbls(Except those lightweight field models) will interchange within gauge, and a mag extension will add those rounds you THINK you need.

July 9, 2000, 05:01 AM	#2
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Bbl length has nothing to do with pattern size. Choke and load are the deciding factors there. Yes, it'll work. A long mag tube on a short bbled repeater can make the piece swing more like an O/U, or like a railroad tie. Seen/used a few of each. My personal choice in this matter would be to get an 870 Remington. ALL bbls(Except those lightweight field models) will interchange within gauge, and a mag extension will add those rounds you THINK you need.