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 Can I swap barrels on an 870 to get a 3 inch chamber?
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I got one in a trade but it shoots 2 3\4.
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Re: Can I swap barrels on an 870 to get a 3 inch chamber?
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07/01/15 08:33 PM
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Only if it's a magnum receiver 870 info
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Re: Can I swap barrels on an 870 to get a 3 inch chamber?
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Re: Can I swap barrels on an 870 to get a 3 inch chamber?
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It actually is a 3 inch gun. Guy that traded it for some used drag slicks didn't realize it. Not a bad thing to happen. The tactical 870 cost more than the tires new. I may keep it to pig hunt with. I'm little surprised the trigger housing is plastic. Never owned one so it'll be a cool learning experience.
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Re: Can I swap barrels on an 870 to get a 3 inch chamber?
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This is kind of true, but kind of not... The difference between the 2 3/4" and magnum receivers is the ejector... and that is it. You can take a non-magnum receiver and have the 3" ejector put in it. You do have to have the gun refinished when you do this though. So, not a straight forward swap of the barrel only, but it can be done.
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Re: Can I swap barrels on an 870 to get a 3 inch chamber?
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This is kind of true, but kind of not... The difference between the 2 3/4" and magnum receivers is the ejector... and that is it. You can take a non-magnum receiver and have the 3" ejector put in it. You do have to have the gun refinished when you do this though. So, not a straight forward swap of the barrel only, but it can be done. Why refinished? It's the non-choke barrel a full?
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Re: Can I swap barrels on an 870 to get a 3 inch chamber?
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This is kind of true, but kind of not... The difference between the 2 3/4" and magnum receivers is the ejector... and that is it. You can take a non-magnum receiver and have the 3" ejector put in it. You do have to have the gun refinished when you do this though. So, not a straight forward swap of the barrel only, but it can be done. Why refinished? It's the non-choke barrel a full? Because the ejector is riveted in place. You have to cut out the old rivets and then grind down the new rivets to be flush with the receiver.
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