Barrel suggestions deer and goose/duck

tball · Dec 28, 2011

Is it okay to use the standard 30 " Full choke barrel on an 70's vintage Remington 1100 to shoot steel shot for duck and goose hunting or should I get a different barrel?

I was also looking for a slug barrel for deer. I would appreciate any advice.

Thanks!

PJDiesel · Dec 28, 2011

I have an absolutely BEAUTIFUL example of a late 60's 1100.

tball · Dec 28, 2011

I appreciate the advice for the bird barrel. I was concerned about the steel shot tearing it up.

I'm looking to get a slug barrel to use for deer, but was wondering if it was worth getting a rifled one. I would appreciate any advice.

Thanks.

PJDiesel · Dec 28, 2011

Might be worth looking into something different for slugs, im thinking if its of that vintage it was made to cycle 2 ¾" only......

teratos · Dec 28, 2011

tball said:
Is it okay to use the standard 30 " Full choke barrel on an 70's vintage Remington 1100 to shoot steel shot for duck and goose hunting or should I get a different barrel?

I was also looking for a slug barrel for deer. I would appreciate any advice.

Thanks!

Not only no but HELL NO. The steel is not compatible with the full choke. You probably ought to find a skeet barrel for it. If you have your heart set on that barrel, you can use bismuth shot, but it is expensive. If you aren't worried about a rifled slug barrel, you could use the skeet barrel for both steel and slugs.

PJDiesel · Dec 28, 2011

D'oh! Disregard my ignorance.

Mine has only been used for light target loads. Keeping in mind this is a fixed choke, not screw in.

pitjeep · Dec 28, 2011

i have a nice 26 inch vent rib improved cylinder 1100 barrel that will handle 2 3/4 inch steel shot & slugs. pm me if intersted.

tball · Dec 28, 2011

I appreciate the advice. I'll look into a skeet barrel. I like the idea of buying one instead of two barrels.

Thanks!

teratos · Dec 28, 2011

pitjeep said:
i have a nice 26 inch vent rib improved cylinder 1100 barrel that will handle 2 3/4 inch steel shot & slugs. pm me if intersted.

tball said:
I appreciate the advice. I'll look into a skeet barrel. I like the idea of buying one instead of two barrels.

Thanks!

The IC barrel would do nicely too......

PJDiesel · Dec 28, 2011

I've seen 1100 skeet barrels on gun broker for ~$100 shipped.

Bikebreath · Dec 28, 2011

I bought a Remchoke barrel at Gun Connection for $250 for my 1100. Let you try mine out with chokes to see if it's what you want.

ETA: chokes: Modified and Improved Cylinder

damifinowfish · Dec 28, 2011

Tball

Before you spend money on a slug barrel, shoot my 12 gauge with slugs out of it. Knowing you, I do not think you will enjoy shooting slugs.

I will be working on a 20 gauge slug gun Friday. If you have time to stop by and try it.

Shooting 1 box of Bismuth a year should be cheaper then a new barrel

df

BlackBart · Dec 28, 2011

pitjeep said:
i have a nice 26 inch vent rib improved cylinder 1100 barrel that will handle 2 3/4 inch steel shot & slugs. pm me if intersted.

Ask and you shall receive, the IC is what is recommended for rifled slugs tho any "will work".

Derwood · Dec 29, 2011

Why is it bad to use a full choke with steel? I've shot hundreds of loads of steel out of my full choke Ithica 37 with no problems.

tball · Jan 5, 2012

I called Remington and was told that steel shot would eventually tear up the older fixed full choke barrel I have.

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