November 30, 2001, 05:53 PM | #1 |
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More 11-87 questions
I recently picked up an 11-87 Sporting Clays with a 28" barrel and 5 chokes. I was sitting here thinking about what I really NEED out of my shotguns, and wonder if I could make this 11-87 everything in one gun. I understand that the SC version is set up for light loads, and is 2 3/4 only, but could I put a 18" 11-87 barrel on this gun, or is this gun not compatable with the standard ones? If I could do this, I could bet rid of my 870s. What do you think?
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November 30, 2001, 09:33 PM | #2 |
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First, I don't have a shotgun as of yet so take #2 with a grain of salt...
Second, I don't see any reason why your 11-87 wouldn't accept other barrels, especially if it does not have a magazine extension that would hang out of the 18" barrel. Third, please see #1 and let me have dibs on your 870! |
November 30, 2001, 10:17 PM | #3 |
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Main reason I asked is...
My shotgun is 2 3/4 only, and most 11-87s are 3". thats where I am scared I am going to run into trouble.
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December 1, 2001, 05:23 AM | #4 |
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I used to own of these guns and as I recall the 11/87 Sporting Clay is limited to 2-3/4" shells that are no more powerful than 1-1/4 oz. 3-1/4 dram. That's more than enough for target shooting and upland hunting.
These limits are on the gun because of the light contour barrel which has a shorter chamber and does not have a pressure compensating system like standard 11/87 barrels. As near as I could tell comparing mine to other 11/87s, the gun is the same save for the shortened foreend and light barrel. Replacement 11/87 barrels will fit on this gun and they will work in theory with heavier loads. I can't say for certain because I never tried it. I don't know if the feed system would handle 3" shells but I've never considered using 2-3/4" shells for everything a particular handicap. I also gave thought to getting a slug barrel and setting this gun up for HD. But the mag is only three rounds and I would have wanted a two round magazine extension. The mag tube has the dimpled end but these can be drilled out. Give up your 870? I've owned all manner of shotguns from the beaters to the best and have always owned at least one 870 and always will. |
December 1, 2001, 07:47 AM | #5 | |
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I don't have an 1187, but here's what I found on a search of the Remington Support page:
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December 1, 2001, 09:30 AM | #6 |
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Thanks Yank. I knew I was forgetting something in my previous post. Must have a few braincells missing.
The foreend for the SC requires a little sanding to permit the standard contour barrel. Replacing with a standard 11/87 foreend won't work because the SC has a shortened mag tube and requires a shorter foreend. Either live with the gaps on the light contour or get a second shorter foreend and commence to sanding. Or do what I did and stick with the 870. |
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