I think I bought the wrong barrel!!!!!!!

[soldier147]

I may have to apologize for my ignorance. Growing up I was more into hanging out with my friends than going to the range/ hunting with my dad. That is what I've regretted most in my life. But, I know more about an M16 than I know about the very few guns that I own. Thank god that I've found you guys. And Max100, I just wanted to know what I should put it on when speeding up the curing process. You were clear the first time you said oven....lol

 

[MAX100]

I would go with 200 degrees. You will have to find a way to keep the coated part of the barrel & receiver from touching anything in the oven. You can rig something up.


GC

 

[soldier147]

I will give it a try....the only problem is my turkey barrel won't fit either way....will post the pics of it with the slug barrel attached and the longer right next to it in a day or so, thanks

 

[juk]

If you decide to try the 3 inch shells (I would) don't be nice to the action. I know it has a nice coat of paint on it and you don't want it all scratched up, but I learned the hard way that 3" shells don't like coming out on their own. You have to work it pretty good. The worst that will happen is the shell won't extract. I didn't shoot 3" shells out of my mossberg 500 for years because when I "tested" them they got jammed. Well, when I discovered that I wouldn't tear the gun up, I gave it another try and found out the only problem was me. Hope this helps.

 

[Jeff F]

Here is an E Mail from Remington on the subject of magnum 870's

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Remington 870


Discussion Thread
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Response (Jonsie) - 09/14/2006 10:22 AM
Dear Jeff;

Thank you for visiting Remington Country! We certainly appreciate you taking the time to write in with your question.Yes, this is correct information for you 870. We would recommend sending your 870 to the authorized Premier Repair center that services NV which is located in Roseville, CA. There contact information is:

J & G Gunsmithing
625 Vernon Street
Roseville, CA 95678
Phone: 916-786-9200

Should you have additional questions, please feel free to contact our Consumer Services Department at 800-243-9700, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, EST, Monday through Friday.

Customer (Jeff Freitas) - 09/11/2006 08:09 AM
Have an older wingmaster 2 3/4 in only. Was told I could put a 3 in barrel on it and have a magnum ejector installed in the receiver and it would be good to go and run with 3 in shells. What say you,and would Remington install said magnum ejector in said receiver.

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So it seems the only difference is the ejector.

 

[RyanM]

You could probably get away with the 2-3/4" ejector if the only time you use 3" shells is turkey hunting. Follow up shots usually aren't too critical there. By the time you've recovered from the recoil, the turkey is either dead or long gone.

Just open the action until just before the shell hits the ejector, then push down on it with your thumb to get it out from under the extractor. I do that with my Mossberg sometimes when I don't want the dual extractors scratching up the brass. Of course, it's easier to get the hull out of a Mossberg, with elevator you can stick your fingers through. And even then, it can be a struggle. 3" shells are long!

But for something you only shoot once a year, it'll work.

 

[soldier147]

Hey guys, yesterday I put her together and as soon as the wife empties the maxed out memory card on the camera I'll post pics. Also The weekend after next( because of drill )I'll take her out and try the 3" shells and let you know, thanks.

 

[3pairs12]

My dad has a 2 3/4 Wingmaster and he put a 3" barrel on it a couple of years ago to shoot some ducks with it. He said the first couple of shots the shell didn't really want to come out. After that he worked the action a little harder than normal and was good to go. So you may be okay until you can get the right ejector installed.