Correct me if I'm wrong:
1. With shotgun unloaded (triple checked) and the bolt locked to the barrel, carefully insert dowel or similar shaped rod into barrel from muzzle.
2. Ensure that the dowel has made it all the way back to the bolt face and then mark the rod at the edge of muzzle.
3. Remove rod and measure from end to "muzzle mark".
My completely stock Remington 870 Exp HD, when measured this way comes to just under 18.5". If merely measured outside from muzzle to receiver, it only measures 17.94". Again, from the factory...no barrel mods of any kind.
My concern: If I were ever required to submit the gun to LE to be measured, I want to be sure of the standard method and have a dowel with and 18" mark handy (in my carry case). Not implying anything about LE, I have a great deal of respect. It's just a little CYA (or CMA as the case may be). Thanks.
1. With shotgun unloaded (triple checked) and the bolt locked to the barrel, carefully insert dowel or similar shaped rod into barrel from muzzle.
2. Ensure that the dowel has made it all the way back to the bolt face and then mark the rod at the edge of muzzle.
3. Remove rod and measure from end to "muzzle mark".
My completely stock Remington 870 Exp HD, when measured this way comes to just under 18.5". If merely measured outside from muzzle to receiver, it only measures 17.94". Again, from the factory...no barrel mods of any kind.
My concern: If I were ever required to submit the gun to LE to be measured, I want to be sure of the standard method and have a dowel with and 18" mark handy (in my carry case). Not implying anything about LE, I have a great deal of respect. It's just a little CYA (or CMA as the case may be). Thanks.