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rantingredneck · November 1, 2009, 04:35 PM

Brent is correct. The magazine tube is a factory installed part on the 870.

Just drill them out and dress the edges with a round needle file. The holes will not be visible once the barrel is installed as the barrel ring will cover them. Otherwise, use a dremel and a sanding drum bit and go to work from the inside. I've done both and both came out well. No long term risk to the gun. I do not recommend using the "socket method" that some propose to press the dimples back out. too easy to screw that up and knock the mag tube out of round.

See above where the mag tube isn't user replaceable..........

November 1, 2009, 04:35 PM	#4
rantingredneck Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,728	Brent is correct. The magazine tube is a factory installed part on the 870. Just drill them out and dress the edges with a round needle file. The holes will not be visible once the barrel is installed as the barrel ring will cover them. Otherwise, use a dremel and a sanding drum bit and go to work from the inside. I've done both and both came out well. No long term risk to the gun. I do not recommend using the "socket method" that some propose to press the dimples back out. too easy to screw that up and knock the mag tube out of round. See above where the mag tube isn't user replaceable.......... __________________ NRA Member NC Hunter's Education Instructor PCCA Member (What's PCCA you ask? <- Check the link)