Sidearms & Scatterguns New(ish) shotgun for multigun use.

[Cascade Precision]

So, to start, I am being offered a Range Master course so that I can teach LEO's at my office how to shoot and hold our Range Qual days. Cost is hard to pass up (free) and does not have an impact on my time off from work (done in my free time). One requirement was a pump shotgun, either a Rem 870 or Mossberg 500. I looked, and tried to find one on the inexpensive, but could not find one in my budget ($450).

Called my local gun finder, and he said that anything with the word "tactical" is getting harder to get. BUT, he did have a Rem 870 12 guage bird gun, a Wingmaster model, with an extremely LONG barrel. For a slight fee ($100), I brought it home. (The kitteh is not impressed. No tactical in sight anywhere.)

Did some digging on Brownells, and have an extension tube, new stock, forend, and ghost ring sights coming, all just under $400. My thought is that I will likely not use the shotgun for duty as we are assigned them, I would use it for multigun use as well. Why not, right?

Will post up some pics of this long barreled beasty tomorrow. Gun is basically unfired. Stock is beat, looks like it was a "back seat" gun.

Should be a cool toy when done.

 

[Cascade Precision]

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Oh, and I will be cutting down the barrel. Would buy a new one, but that ups the budget.

 

[simmy952]

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I like & own the Winchester 1300 but for a budget pump gun, the 870 has a lot of experience under the belt. Can also find parts and accessories anytime and anywhere.

 

[former naval person]

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You can probably find a Mossberg replacement barrel with sights fairly cheaply and sell the long hose. (Mossberg makes replacement 870 barrels)

 

[chainring]

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I have 3gunned with an 870 for a few years. Its big fun.

 

[GunKnowledge]

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Shame you didn't call for help first and I didn't see it.

Have some 870 Police Magnums that would have fit right into your budget as is.

If for some reason the project doesn't work so well, let me know.

 

[Cascade Precision]

Tactical has been FOUND!

Just finished this up today! USPS was kind enough to drop off my care package from Brownells. Kicklite stock, hogue forend, ghost ring sites, +5 extension. I also cut the barrel down to 22 inches.

Shoots great, sights need to come up a bit, slugs hit 7" low at 50 yards. Holds 8+1.

The only downside: the front ghost rings site needed a shim to make the band tight enough to clamp on the barrel.

Comments?

 

[mscott]

Re: Tactical has been FOUND!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ogreshooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

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It should do what you need it to. If you just chopped the barrel and now have no choke you might have some trouble with steel in a multigun match. I'd have some heavy loads of #6 shot on hand for any heavy or longer shots at steel targets. I prefer a rib over ghost ring sights by a long ways, but what you have will work fine. Once you get into a couple of matches you can change things around if you want, but the main thing is just getting started. Welcome to a very addictive and fun game!!

The Mossberg 930 is getting to have a pretty good reputation among the 3 gun crowd, so you might look into one of those in the future.

 

[Cascade Precision]

Re: Tactical has been FOUND!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mscott</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ogreshooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

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It should do what you need it to. If you just chopped the barrel and now have no choke you might have some trouble with steel in a multigun match. I'd have some heavy loads of #6 shot on hand for any heavy or longer shots at steel targets. I prefer a rib over ghost ring sights by a long ways, but what you have will work fine. Once you get into a couple of matches you can change things around if you want, but the main thing is just getting started. Welcome to a very addictive and fun game!!

The Mossberg 930 is getting to have a pretty good reputation among the 3 gun crowd, so you might look into one of those in the future. </div></div>

Thanks for comments. I did just cut the barrel, and I knew ahead of time about the heavy shot for longer distance with cylinder bore. That said, I am not new to multigun. I have been shooting multigun since 99, and I run the local matches here in Klamath Falls. I needed the shotgun first and foremost for LEO Range Master course, secondary for multigun. I am looking into threading the barrel for Rem Chokes, or whatever chokes I can do. Barrel is pretty thick, think it should be thick enough for threading and choking.

Runs really good, really slick. However, as slick as it is, it is no match for my Benelli.

 

[mscott]

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Well if you have a Benelli then using an 870 for Multigun is just plain silly

I set up an 870 a while ago for multigun, but it's just a loaner since most people know how to operate them. If you decide to add chokes to it, Mike Orlen on the Shotgun World forum charges $50 for threading barrels.

 

[Cascade Precision]

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My plan is to become very familiar with as many weapon systems as possible. I have run 1100's, winchesters, benelli's, and a small host of other shotguns. But, up till this week, never an 870. That, and my department issued shotgun is an 870. I am applying for a patrol position, and I want as much weapons familiarization as possible with department issued guns.

I will be looking up Mike, seems a fair pice for threading a barrel.

 

[Cascade Precision]

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Th other "advantage" is being able to load Cowboy Action Style, where you rack it open, grab 2-4 shells, drop one in, close it, shoot, open, rinse-lather-repeat with remaining shells.

I shoot a Winchester 97 and I can load it with ease at speed. In multigun, their is a huge advantage to be had by loading a shotgun faster than your competitor. I may also look at opening the ejection port for even easier loading.

 

[Outsydlooknin75]

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You get what you pay for ..... call Briley instead.