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September 14, 2000, 06:27 AM | #1 |
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Is the standard 870 receiver strong enough and configured correctly to accept 3 inch shells? I'm specifically referring to the Wingmaster and am assuming the use of a barrel chambered for 3 inch shells. |
September 14, 2000, 09:25 AM | #2 |
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I believe it is. Wilson Combat/Scattergun Tech, as part of their "Remington Steal" package, offers to convert your 2.75" chambered Remington 870 to a 3.00" chamber. Since the conversion process does not replace the receiver (nor is any material added to the receiver, to my knowledge), it would seem that the stock receiver is strong enough for three inch magnum shells.
That said, I'm not sure what Wilson Combat does to convert the old chamber. Therefore, while the receiver may be strong enough, I do not know whether you can just swap out the barrel and be done with it. Justin ------------------ Justin T. Huang, Esq. late of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania [This message has been edited by jthuang (edited September 14, 2000).] |
September 14, 2000, 05:30 PM | #3 |
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Thanks Justin. This is a start. My 870s all are fitted with 3 inch barrels. I infer from what you imply, based upon what Scattergun Tech states that it some how, some way can be done......Hmmm. I wonder if the extractor is a factor? I appreciate the input. |
September 15, 2000, 05:02 AM | #4 |
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When I had the forcing cone done on what's now my deer 870,along with a FlexTab conversion, my smith friend switched the receiver to a 3" one by changing the ejector.
The Flextab and ejector were all that was needed. |
September 15, 2000, 01:03 PM | #5 |
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DaveMcC is correct. The Remington Armorer School teaches that the only difference between a 3" Magnum and a 2 3/4" 870 receiver is placement of the ejector.
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September 15, 2000, 07:56 PM | #6 |
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Placement or length? How do you change the placement of the ejector in the receiver? (Not trying to be difficult, just curious -- especially since I've thought about buying a 2 3/4" and putting a 3" barrel on it.)
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September 16, 2000, 04:02 AM | #7 |
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The ejector is staked/pinned further back on the left side interior wall of the receiver.
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September 16, 2000, 06:54 AM | #8 |
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Can I assume that any competant gunsmith would be able to perform this operation? Even after the extractor is moved, it should still be able to handle 2 3/4 inch shells, correct? Thanks....Sport |
September 16, 2000, 08:47 AM | #9 |
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Sport, yes and yes. ALL shotguns can handle shells shorter than the length listed, it's longer shells than the bbls chambered for that are the problem.
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