Piedmont Plinker
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I do apologize if this a stupid question. I don't know much about shotgun construction.
Back in December I bought an 870 Wingmaster. I got a pretty good deal on it ($150). It's got a 30" or 28" (think it's the former), fixed choke barrel and is a pretty great field gun, but I wouldn't mind getting a shorter barrel for HD purposes. The gun's action is slicker than Gordon Gekko and the stock fits me very well...better than most tacticool shotguns I've handled.
A popular online retailer has Mossberg-made 18.5" 870 barrels for $85. I'd get one today except for one question. The Wingmaster has a 2 3/4" chamber. The aftermarket barrels are billed as having a 3" chamber. Will they be compatible? I would never fire a 3" shell in the Wingmaster's chamber--I'm just wondering if the barrel will fit and will be safe.
Thanks in advance.
Back in December I bought an 870 Wingmaster. I got a pretty good deal on it ($150). It's got a 30" or 28" (think it's the former), fixed choke barrel and is a pretty great field gun, but I wouldn't mind getting a shorter barrel for HD purposes. The gun's action is slicker than Gordon Gekko and the stock fits me very well...better than most tacticool shotguns I've handled.
A popular online retailer has Mossberg-made 18.5" 870 barrels for $85. I'd get one today except for one question. The Wingmaster has a 2 3/4" chamber. The aftermarket barrels are billed as having a 3" chamber. Will they be compatible? I would never fire a 3" shell in the Wingmaster's chamber--I'm just wondering if the barrel will fit and will be safe.
Thanks in advance.