Remington 870 Improved Cylinder

Domino · February 12, 2007, 02:21 AM

I just want to double check before buying a second barrel for my 870, on the 20 inch rifle sighted improved cylinder that is safe for both slugs and regular shot isn't it?

Dave McC · February 12, 2007, 09:00 AM

Yes.....

rantingredneck · February 12, 2007, 09:11 AM

Indeed. I have the same barrel and it handles rifled slugs rather well and buckshot within reasonable distances. Short barrel and open choke spreads faster, but as long as you know the pattern at various ranges it'll do fine. At 7 yards mine throws about a 5 to 6" pattern with buckshot, More than adequate for HD.

Death from Afar · February 13, 2007, 03:03 PM

Indeed indeedy. It will pay to fire a variety of loads and types to see what it likes best- you would be surprised at the difference between different guns and loads.

Diggers · February 14, 2007, 08:07 PM

If you don't mind me asking....how much was the second barrel with sights?

rantingredneck · February 14, 2007, 08:21 PM

I got mine at Bass Pro Shops for 129.99. Gander Mtn. has same barrel for 149.99.

Domino · February 15, 2007, 12:33 AM

When I get the chance to go buy it it will be $129.99 at Cabelas.

Diggers · February 15, 2007, 11:28 AM

I wish I had those stores here in CA.

I have to order everthing on-line and pay shipping. bummer

February 12, 2007, 02:21 AM	#1
Domino Member Join Date: August 15, 2006 Posts: 60	Remington 870 Improved Cylinder I just want to double check before buying a second barrel for my 870, on the 20 inch rifle sighted improved cylinder that is safe for both slugs and regular shot isn't it?

February 12, 2007, 09:11 AM	#3
rantingredneck Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,728	Indeed. I have the same barrel and it handles rifled slugs rather well and buckshot within reasonable distances. Short barrel and open choke spreads faster, but as long as you know the pattern at various ranges it'll do fine. At 7 yards mine throws about a 5 to 6" pattern with buckshot, More than adequate for HD. __________________ NRA Member NC Hunter's Education Instructor PCCA Member (What's PCCA you ask? <- Check the link)

February 13, 2007, 03:03 PM	#4
Death from Afar Senior Member Join Date: November 7, 2004 Location: Living the dream in Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 1,635	Indeed indeedy. It will pay to fire a variety of loads and types to see what it likes best- you would be surprised at the difference between different guns and loads. __________________ "Beware of the Man with one gun...he probably isnt into guns enough to be safe with it".

February 14, 2007, 08:21 PM	#6
rantingredneck Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,728	I got mine at Bass Pro Shops for 129.99. Gander Mtn. has same barrel for 149.99. __________________ NRA Member NC Hunter's Education Instructor PCCA Member (What's PCCA you ask? <- Check the link)

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February 12, 2007, 09:00 AM	#2
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Yes.....

February 14, 2007, 08:07 PM	#5
Diggers Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2005 Posts: 366	If you don't mind me asking....how much was the second barrel with sights?

February 15, 2007, 12:33 AM	#7
Domino Member Join Date: August 15, 2006 Posts: 60	When I get the chance to go buy it it will be $129.99 at Cabelas.

February 15, 2007, 11:28 AM	#8
Diggers Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2005 Posts: 366	I wish I had those stores here in CA. I have to order everthing on-line and pay shipping. bummer