Nightcrawler
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Okay, as my quest for a keeper shotgun continues, and I continue my research, I'm beginning to think I like the 870. I mean, the Mossy 590A1 may be more durable than a typical Mossy 500, but the Rem870 basic model has a steel receiver that even the "Mil-Spec" 590A1 lacks, and that, to me, spells durability. 870s also have more parts, barrels, and accessories available than the 590 model. I think DaveMcC will be proud of me.
The dimpled magazine tube bugs me. I want a large-capacity magazine. I know, I know, I don't "need" one, but I WANT one. I know you just have to dremmel the dimples out, and I heard something about a de-dimpling kit available from somebody. Do all the new 870s have this irritating feature, or just the Express models? (There's very few used long guns for sale around here ever, so getting what you're looking for can be very difficult, and I prefer new anyway).
Okay, about the mag tube extensions. In my Cabela's catalog, they have three models for the M870. A 7 round, an 8 round, and a 10 round. What is the minimum barrel length you can use each magazine tube with? (Aesthetically, I don't want the mag tube to extend past the barrel...it just looks silly...I'd probably go with the 7 round tube on a 20" barrel)
Tell me about chokes, too. I'm interested in the 20" smooth barrel with rifle sights, and the Cabela's catalog lists one model with RemChoke, and the other with Improved Cylinder. How do these relate to shooting slugs? For simplicity sakes, I'd prefer a 20" smoothbore, cylinder bore barrel with iron sights.
I figure, being on the college budget that I am, if I can save up and get a good shotgun, it'll cover all of my shooting needs for the foreseeable future, even if I decide to start hunting (probably wont', but you never know).
Thanks in advance for any info!
The dimpled magazine tube bugs me. I want a large-capacity magazine. I know, I know, I don't "need" one, but I WANT one. I know you just have to dremmel the dimples out, and I heard something about a de-dimpling kit available from somebody. Do all the new 870s have this irritating feature, or just the Express models? (There's very few used long guns for sale around here ever, so getting what you're looking for can be very difficult, and I prefer new anyway).
Okay, about the mag tube extensions. In my Cabela's catalog, they have three models for the M870. A 7 round, an 8 round, and a 10 round. What is the minimum barrel length you can use each magazine tube with? (Aesthetically, I don't want the mag tube to extend past the barrel...it just looks silly...I'd probably go with the 7 round tube on a 20" barrel)
Tell me about chokes, too. I'm interested in the 20" smooth barrel with rifle sights, and the Cabela's catalog lists one model with RemChoke, and the other with Improved Cylinder. How do these relate to shooting slugs? For simplicity sakes, I'd prefer a 20" smoothbore, cylinder bore barrel with iron sights.
I figure, being on the college budget that I am, if I can save up and get a good shotgun, it'll cover all of my shooting needs for the foreseeable future, even if I decide to start hunting (probably wont', but you never know).
Thanks in advance for any info!