First Shotgun!

Guyon · October 7, 2000, 10:12 PM

I'd been waiting a couple of months for my local sporting goods store to put their shotguns on sale. Last weekend, I was out of town for a conference, and guess who had a sale? I just found out about it today as I was going through some of the junk mail and flyers that had piled up. I was not a happy camper, but when I called the manager to ask about another possible sale, he agreed to let me have the sale price since I had not gotten the flyer in time.

Now I'm the proud owner of a Remington 870 Express that I got for under 200 bucks. Can't wait to take it out to the range for some shooting. I also want to get a 20 inch improved-cylinder barrel for home defense. Does anybody beat Cabela's on these extra barrels?

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Guyon
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Dave McC · October 8, 2000, 08:48 AM

Guyon, most gun shops have a used riot bbl or two lying around, or sales on deer bbls. I'd call around twon first.

And congrats on that shotgun, a wise decision your great grandchildren will thank you for.

Turk · October 8, 2000, 09:03 AM

Enjoy the 870. I purchased mine in 1965 a 870 WM. Killed lots of duck, geese, rabbits and one deer over the years. It will last a life time if taken care of.

It's now my home defense shotgun.

Dave's answer about finding used barrels is is a good way to pick a short barrel

mchgnmike · October 9, 2000, 12:31 AM

Try www.cheaperthandirt.com the have great deals on everything for shooting. I may be a little bias since I work there.
Mike
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Bruegger · October 9, 2000, 10:43 AM

I don't think you'll beat Cabela's by more than a dollar or two. I've looked for these barrels from a number of sources for my 1100. Are you looking at the 20" rifle sight version that comes with the IC and rifled chokes? That's what I'm planning on picking up (though it's 21" for the 1100), along with the Williams WGRS apeture sight.

Guyon · October 9, 2000, 08:20 PM

Bruegger,

That's exactly what I'm looking at (improved cylinder version).

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Guyon
NRA, GOA, & TFA Member
Vote for your rights!!!

October 7, 2000, 10:12 PM	#1
Guyon Senior Member Join Date: July 27, 2000 Location: Over the Hills and Through the Woods, Tennessee Posts: 1,207	I'd been waiting a couple of months for my local sporting goods store to put their shotguns on sale. Last weekend, I was out of town for a conference, and guess who had a sale? I just found out about it today as I was going through some of the junk mail and flyers that had piled up. I was not a happy camper, but when I called the manager to ask about another possible sale, he agreed to let me have the sale price since I had not gotten the flyer in time. Now I'm the proud owner of a Remington 870 Express that I got for under 200 bucks. Can't wait to take it out to the range for some shooting. I also want to get a 20 inch improved-cylinder barrel for home defense. Does anybody beat Cabela's on these extra barrels? ------------------ Guyon NRA, GOA, & TFA Member Vote for your rights!!!

October 8, 2000, 08:48 AM	#2
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Guyon, most gun shops have a used riot bbl or two lying around, or sales on deer bbls. I'd call around twon first. And congrats on that shotgun, a wise decision your great grandchildren will thank you for.

October 8, 2000, 09:03 AM	#3
Turk Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2000 Location: USA Posts: 517	Enjoy the 870. I purchased mine in 1965 a 870 WM. Killed lots of duck, geese, rabbits and one deer over the years. It will last a life time if taken care of. It's now my home defense shotgun. Dave's answer about finding used barrels is is a good way to pick a short barrel

October 9, 2000, 12:31 AM	#4
mchgnmike Senior Member Join Date: August 3, 1999 Location: Home: Burleson, TX Work: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 144	Try www.cheaperthandirt.com the have great deals on everything for shooting. I may be a little bias since I work there. Mike [email protected]

October 9, 2000, 10:43 AM	#5
Bruegger Senior Member Join Date: September 14, 1999 Location: Indiana Posts: 637	I don't think you'll beat Cabela's by more than a dollar or two. I've looked for these barrels from a number of sources for my 1100. Are you looking at the 20" rifle sight version that comes with the IC and rifled chokes? That's what I'm planning on picking up (though it's 21" for the 1100), along with the Williams WGRS apeture sight.

October 9, 2000, 08:20 PM	#6
Guyon Senior Member Join Date: July 27, 2000 Location: Over the Hills and Through the Woods, Tennessee Posts: 1,207	Bruegger, That's exactly what I'm looking at (improved cylinder version). ------------------ Guyon NRA, GOA, & TFA Member Vote for your rights!!!