Remington 870 Magnum Express Barrels

E. Johnson

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I'm looking to replace my slug barrel on my 870 in 3" so I can use it to predator/turkey hunting. I was thinking of one in the 24" range, but all I can find is a 21" vent rib with Rem choke. I did find a 23" but it has rifle sights and is about $75 more than the other. I would never use the rifle sights and the vent rib would be nice for the once in 5 years dove hunt.
Am I over looking one in the 24" range? They do have a 26" , but that just seems really long to me. Will the 21" work if I spend the time looking for a load and choke that it likes or would it be better to get the 26"?
Thanks for any suggestions
 
No need for a long barrel for predators or turkeys. Unless you just like long barrels. They don't* pattern any better than short barrels.

*There's always exceptions...

The 2 biggest factors in pattern size are choke tubes and loads. Barrel specs seem to be a distant 3rd place.

Guess which barrel throws a tighter pattern for predators? The SHORT one!
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