leadcounsel
Moderator
As we all know, there are a variety of Remington 870 models (Wingmaster, Express, Express Magnum, Police, or simple "870").
There are a variety of sizes shells these take, which seem arbitrary too:
2.75, 3, and 3.5 inch shells.
The danger comes when the shell size is listed only on the barrel, and not on the receiver.
Can a larger capacity barrel be placed on a lower capacity receiver, and if so, is there a danger is the receiver failing as a result?
For instance, let's say a factory 870 is limited to 2.75" shells. But the barrel with that stamp is replaced with a barrel which accepts up to 3" shells, and 3" shells are used. Will it feed, and will the receiver be at risk of failing?
There are a variety of sizes shells these take, which seem arbitrary too:
2.75, 3, and 3.5 inch shells.
The danger comes when the shell size is listed only on the barrel, and not on the receiver.
Can a larger capacity barrel be placed on a lower capacity receiver, and if so, is there a danger is the receiver failing as a result?
For instance, let's say a factory 870 is limited to 2.75" shells. But the barrel with that stamp is replaced with a barrel which accepts up to 3" shells, and 3" shells are used. Will it feed, and will the receiver be at risk of failing?