The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - New 870 Express Super Mag or Used 870 Wingmaster?

K80Geoff · November 1, 2001, 07:30 PM

The used Wingmasters are probably 2 3/4 or 3" chambers. They are better guns IMHO than the 870s being made now.

Why 3.5"? 3" is adequate for any hunting you want to do. 3.5" is useless in my estimation. Just another sales gimmick. 3.5" shells pattern poorly from what I have heard.

Besides the 3.5" gun has some extra parts that can cause problems. The bolt is modified to handle the extra length shells.

And 3.5" shells just hafta hurt

November 1, 2001, 07:30 PM	#3
K80Geoff Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 1998 Location: NE Pennsylvania Posts: 3,639	The used Wingmasters are probably 2 3/4 or 3" chambers. They are better guns IMHO than the 870s being made now. Why 3.5"? 3" is adequate for any hunting you want to do. 3.5" is useless in my estimation. Just another sales gimmick. 3.5" shells pattern poorly from what I have heard. Besides the 3.5" gun has some extra parts that can cause problems. The bolt is modified to handle the extra length shells. And 3.5" shells just hafta hurt __________________ I am no longer a member of this forum. Bye!