Cabela's has 'em for the 870 in the Express finish for $105. I know the Mossberg 18.5" barrel is only $80, but I would like a matching finish. I'm willing to pay the extra $25 for it.
Here are some questions. Any input you can provide will be most appreciated.
1) Is this the most economical way to turn a regular 870 Express into a more functional 870 for HD?
2) Will this barrel shoot everything? From lead shot to steel shot to slugs?
3) Since I want the barrel to double as an HD barrel, is the IC the best choice?
4) What are the effective range differences for slugs between the IC barrel and the fully rifled one (the only two short barrels that come in an Express finish)? I've only hunted deer with a rifle up till now, but this info might be of interest to me.
5) Are the rifle sights pretty good ones?
Here are some questions. Any input you can provide will be most appreciated.
1) Is this the most economical way to turn a regular 870 Express into a more functional 870 for HD?
2) Will this barrel shoot everything? From lead shot to steel shot to slugs?
3) Since I want the barrel to double as an HD barrel, is the IC the best choice?
4) What are the effective range differences for slugs between the IC barrel and the fully rifled one (the only two short barrels that come in an Express finish)? I've only hunted deer with a rifle up till now, but this info might be of interest to me.
5) Are the rifle sights pretty good ones?