870 Slug barrel

cgbills · October 6, 2008, 10:08 PM

So I think I have my decision for a cantilevered deer slug barrel for my 12ga 870 narrowed down to a Hastings or the factory Remington one. My question to you all is have you had experience with either barrels? Does the Hastings hold better groupings and is more accurate? I am kind of a stickler for accuracy even though slug guns are not the most accurate. I don't want to pay more for the Hastings if it is not anymore consistent/accurate than the factory Remington one. If you can provide measurements of groupings you have had that would be great.

T.A.Sharps · October 7, 2008, 12:28 AM

http://www.slugshooting.com/

This may help you.

camper4lyfe · October 7, 2008, 07:22 AM

I just recently found that Mossberg is offering a cantilever barrel and scope combo for $180. I saw it at Gander Mountain a couple weeks ago, and also found it on Walmart.com.

I don't know what you've looked at, but it might be worth checking out.

skydiver3346 · October 7, 2008, 08:44 AM

I just placed a Hastings fully rifled barrel with cant/scope on my 870. Shot 5 different slug brands at the range this weekend to find one that grouped the best. Hands down it was the Lightfield EXP 2.75" .12 GA slug that performed the best. It is a very accurate slug out to 100 yards (didn't try longer range than that). Can't wait to go hunting in Ohio this December with this slug.

Brian Pfleuger · October 7, 2008, 10:13 AM

Just a suggestion:

Last year I went looking for a slug barrel for my 870. I ended up selling the gun and buying an 1187 with a rifled barrel.

Barrel for 870 - $150-$210
Sold 870 - $275
Bought 1187 - $400 (used but nearly perfect)
End Cost - $125

Now I have a gas operated semi with less recoil (and it is VERY noticeable let me tell you)

maddog31751 · October 19, 2008, 09:29 AM

well, I'm from Indiana, too. I've been hunting with a Rem. 870sp for about 17 yrs. It has the rem. cantilevered barrel on it. I've taken about 35+ deer with the rig. It has a 1x5 simmons on board, and has accounted for all my big bucks. I'd get the remington.

maddog31751

October 6, 2008, 10:08 PM	#1
cgbills Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 2006 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 274	870 Slug barrel So I think I have my decision for a cantilevered deer slug barrel for my 12ga 870 narrowed down to a Hastings or the factory Remington one. My question to you all is have you had experience with either barrels? Does the Hastings hold better groupings and is more accurate? I am kind of a stickler for accuracy even though slug guns are not the most accurate. I don't want to pay more for the Hastings if it is not anymore consistent/accurate than the factory Remington one. If you can provide measurements of groupings you have had that would be great. __________________ "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing" - Edmund Burke

October 7, 2008, 12:28 AM	#2
T.A.Sharps Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2007 Posts: 675	http://www.slugshooting.com/ This may help you. __________________ " ...Said I never had much use for one. Never said I didn't know how to use it..." "Your reality, sir, is lies and bladerdash, and I am delighted to say I have no grasp of it whatsoever!"

October 7, 2008, 08:44 AM	#4
skydiver3346 Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,222	870 slug barrel I just placed a Hastings fully rifled barrel with cant/scope on my 870. Shot 5 different slug brands at the range this weekend to find one that grouped the best. Hands down it was the Lightfield EXP 2.75" .12 GA slug that performed the best. It is a very accurate slug out to 100 yards (didn't try longer range than that). Can't wait to go hunting in Ohio this December with this slug.

October 7, 2008, 10:13 AM	#5
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	Just a suggestion: Last year I went looking for a slug barrel for my 870. I ended up selling the gun and buying an 1187 with a rifled barrel. Barrel for 870 - $150-$210 Sold 870 - $275 Bought 1187 - $400 (used but nearly perfect) End Cost - $125 Now I have a gas operated semi with less recoil (and it is VERY noticeable let me tell you) __________________ Nobody plans to screw up their lives... ...they just don't plan not to. -Andy Stanley

October 7, 2008, 07:22 AM	#3
camper4lyfe Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2008 Location: Fairport, NY Posts: 165	I just recently found that Mossberg is offering a cantilever barrel and scope combo for $180. I saw it at Gander Mountain a couple weeks ago, and also found it on Walmart.com. I don't know what you've looked at, but it might be worth checking out.

October 19, 2008, 09:29 AM	#6
maddog31751 Member Join Date: October 19, 2008 Posts: 22	well, I'm from Indiana, too. I've been hunting with a Rem. 870sp for about 17 yrs. It has the rem. cantilevered barrel on it. I've taken about 35+ deer with the rig. It has a 1x5 simmons on board, and has accounted for all my big bucks. I'd get the remington. maddog31751