Just picked up a 870 Wingmaster I'll be using to hunt with. I have both a 18" smooth barrel and a 24" rifled barrel. I'd like to use the rifled barrel but I have so many 3" rifled slugs I'd hate to have to get more shells. Can a wingmaster handle a 3" magnum shell or should I go purchase some sabot slugs? Thanks
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Depends on what the receiver is made for, not the barrels.
If a 3" magnum will fit hell yeah, it was designed for them. Besides, I doubt there is a stronger action than a 870 anywhere,
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if you have 870 Magnum yes it shouldn't be a problem
No, it won't ruin the receiver. To safely shoot a 3" shell you do need a 3" bbl. To eject a 3" shell you need a 3" receiver, as the the ejection port is a bit longer. To overcome your problem, you would need to reload roll crimp loads in order to get the 3" performance and still eject from a 2 3/4" receiver, because the roll crimped "unfolded length" is shorter than a folded crimp length.
Or, of course, roll those 3" shells down the road and buy 2 3/4" stuff.
Or, of course, roll those 3" shells down the road and buy 2 3/4" stuff.
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