what mag tube do i look for

therealtwitch · June 1, 2009, 08:49 PM

I need advice. I am gonna buy an 18.5" barrel for my 870. the question is how long of a mag tube should I look for? I don't want the mag tube to protrude further than the barrel. thanks every one

cedjunior · June 1, 2009, 09:25 PM

With an 18 inch barrel the +2 extension usually comes right to the end of the barrel. That would give you 7+1 capacity.

therealtwitch · June 1, 2009, 11:57 PM

thanks. now 7+1 is that with 2 3/4 inch rounds? and do they make 18.5" barrels that chamber 3 1/2" rounds too. I want to use 2 3/4" rounds for self defense and 3 1/2" for bear defense

Dave McC · June 2, 2009, 03:25 AM

A two shot extension is a hair longer than an 18.5" 870 barrel. Not enough over to worry about.

And that will give you 6+1. not 7+1.

Re 3.5" loads for bear protection, the right 2 3/4" load will be more than enough for that purpose when inserted correctly.

In a half century of hunting, action and target shooting, I've yet to need a 3.5" load.

Cerick · June 2, 2009, 11:51 AM

+1 DaveMCC

hogdogs · June 2, 2009, 11:57 AM

If you ever need to fire a 3.5, be sure to brace your back against a stout tree...

Just kiddin' that is not advisable, as in it isn't advisable to put yer hand on a hot stovetop...
Brent

therealtwitch · June 2, 2009, 02:05 PM

3.5" seem to have a rep for being arm breakers. I think there a blast to shoot.(no pun intended).

June 1, 2009, 08:49 PM	#1
therealtwitch Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2007 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 358	what mag tube do i look for I need advice. I am gonna buy an 18.5" barrel for my 870. the question is how long of a mag tube should I look for? I don't want the mag tube to protrude further than the barrel. thanks every one

June 1, 2009, 09:25 PM	#2
cedjunior Member Join Date: September 29, 2006 Posts: 49	With an 18 inch barrel the +2 extension usually comes right to the end of the barrel. That would give you 7+1 capacity.

June 1, 2009, 11:57 PM	#3
therealtwitch Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2007 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 358	thanks. now 7+1 is that with 2 3/4 inch rounds? and do they make 18.5" barrels that chamber 3 1/2" rounds too. I want to use 2 3/4" rounds for self defense and 3 1/2" for bear defense

June 2, 2009, 03:25 AM	#4
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	A two shot extension is a hair longer than an 18.5" 870 barrel. Not enough over to worry about. And that will give you 6+1. not 7+1. Re 3.5" loads for bear protection, the right 2 3/4" load will be more than enough for that purpose when inserted correctly. In a half century of hunting, action and target shooting, I've yet to need a 3.5" load.

June 2, 2009, 11:51 AM	#5
Cerick Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2008 Location: 973, NJ Posts: 345	+1 DaveMCC

June 2, 2009, 11:57 AM	#6
hogdogs Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 11,069	If you ever need to fire a 3.5, be sure to brace your back against a stout tree... Just kiddin' that is not advisable, as in it isn't advisable to put yer hand on a hot stovetop... Brent

June 2, 2009, 02:05 PM	#7
therealtwitch Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2007 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 358	3.5" seem to have a rep for being arm breakers. I think there a blast to shoot.(no pun intended).