1100 20 gauge std weight

[iawolfeman]

I have a 1100 Remington 20 gauge standard weight (Not LW) gun that is chambered for 3" shells. If I switch to a barrel for 2 3/4 only shells will that let me shoot regular 2 3/4 target loads?

 

[Dave McCracken]

It would, if you can find one. Barrels that fit the early, one size fits all gauges frames are scarce.

Try Barrelexchange.com, Corson's, etc.

Good luck....

 

[Gordon]

Those are maybe the softest recoiling 20 ga ever made BTW. Hint: E bay is again allowing barrel sales !!!!

 

[Virginian]

They are still popular with a lot of target shooters, and all the relative parts and pieces are getting dear. An alternative might be to get your barrel fitted with choke tubes by a competent individual, and drill another gas port in the barrel and tap it so you can plug it with a small Allen screw to go back to Magnums when you like.

 

[iawolfeman]

"drill another gas port in the barrel and tap it"
That's a great idea! I wonder what size I would need to go to. I really need to get my hands on a 2 3/4 chambered gun and look at the gas ports.

 

[Virginian]

The single hole should be 0.076". Drill another one the same size. Do NOT shoot heavy 2-3/4" loads unless you keep an eye on the buffer. Enjoy.