Hi all,
I was given an 870 Express Super Magnum with a looong barrel and would like to convert it to a HD shotgun. I`ve looked at various web sites and barrels would run around 125 at the cheapest all the way up to 175 or so.
My question is this: I`m considering cutting down the barrel but am unsure exactly how to measure the barrel to make sure I don`t run afoul of the feds in doing so. Is it measured from the rear of the chamber, front of the chamber or from the bolt face? I know I`ll have to relocate the bead sight but have no problem with doing that. Last thing I want to do is wind up in some federal pokey! Any help will be greatly appreciated.
I was given an 870 Express Super Magnum with a looong barrel and would like to convert it to a HD shotgun. I`ve looked at various web sites and barrels would run around 125 at the cheapest all the way up to 175 or so.
My question is this: I`m considering cutting down the barrel but am unsure exactly how to measure the barrel to make sure I don`t run afoul of the feds in doing so. Is it measured from the rear of the chamber, front of the chamber or from the bolt face? I know I`ll have to relocate the bead sight but have no problem with doing that. Last thing I want to do is wind up in some federal pokey! Any help will be greatly appreciated.