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Rustle in the Bushes · August 30, 2012, 08:10 PM

I currently have a 3" 870 but have had rounds fall behind the feeding ramp causing a total jam that requires the barrel to be removed. Im gonna have a smith look at it but it has made me think about the reliability of the platform, especially for something that serves as my "poop the pants scared situation gun"(bears etc...)

The benellis dont have this problem, the feed ramp stays out of the way even if your feed lips/mag spring screw up and pop a round out after loading.

BUT theyre 3.5" and id be more likely to short shuck the gun I think. opinions?

August 30, 2012, 08:10 PM	#1
Rustle in the Bushes Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2011 Location: Canada- West Posts: 175	shotgun for defense 3" or 3.5"? I currently have a 3" 870 but have had rounds fall behind the feeding ramp causing a total jam that requires the barrel to be removed. Im gonna have a smith look at it but it has made me think about the reliability of the platform, especially for something that serves as my "poop the pants scared situation gun"(bears etc...) The benellis dont have this problem, the feed ramp stays out of the way even if your feed lips/mag spring screw up and pop a round out after loading. BUT theyre 3.5" and id be more likely to short shuck the gun I think. opinions?