notmetoo 41 Posted December 18, 2011 Can anyone give me a rough idea what it would cost to get the barrel of a Remington 870 Wingmaster threaded for chokes? Thanks for the help! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parker 213 Posted December 18, 2011 What's the choke on your barrel now? An example of prices. Although Mike isn't a local guy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 611 Posted December 18, 2011 Is it a plain barrel or vent rib? Getting a replacement barrel may be a more economical option. Last I heard IIRC is prices start at about $120 to thread an exsisting barrel but weither it can be done or not is dependant on the wall thickness of the barrel. WOW! I stand corrected! If the guy listed above does a barrel for $55 that's a deal. Just remember you have to ship both ways. I generally ship in a piece of pvc pipe, very secure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parker 213 Posted December 18, 2011 Mike comes highly recommended. If you're a forum member on ShotgunWorld he may cut you a break. Yes, a replacement barrel and standard RemChoke's may make more sense in this case. Depending on "quarry," often times a fixed choke is acceptable depending on choke size. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notmetoo 41 Posted December 18, 2011 More details would have been a smart thing on my part. 12 ga, wide open choke and vent rib. Thank you for all the help! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parker 213 Posted December 18, 2011 More details would have been a smart thing on my part. 12 ga, wide open choke and vent rib. Thank you for all the help! Hmm, "wide open" to me infers a Cylinder bore. What is the barrel marked/stamped? (Remington wouldn't mark them "wide open".) Fixed choke Remington barrels were commonly choked CYL., SKEET, IMP. CYL., MOD. or FULL. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notmetoo 41 Posted December 18, 2011 I plead ignorance, being new to shotties. The barrel is marked "MOD." Thanks again for the help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 264 Posted December 18, 2011 That would be a modified choke. What are you looking to do with the shotgun? Modified does well at pretty much everything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notmetoo 41 Posted December 18, 2011 It's actually my son's gun. He wants to use it for clays (for fun, not comp.) and hunting. Sounds like he may not need to do anything with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 264 Posted December 18, 2011 It's actually my son's gun. He wants to use it for clays (for fun, not comp.) and hunting. Sounds like he may not need to do anything with it. My dedicated clay/bird hunting gun has a fixed modified choke. Does the trick for me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notmetoo 41 Posted December 18, 2011 Well, that sounds good! He'll be happy to hear he can put that money into ammo rather than smithing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 264 Posted December 18, 2011 I like #6 followed by two #5 shells when hunting pheasant. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parker 213 Posted December 18, 2011 Modified choke (1/2 choke) is considered a good all-around choke. If you mic the ID you'll determine it's true size compared to bore diameter (usually .729".) Patterning it is the real test of determining if the barrel's choke designation throws the pattern it's designated to. MODIFIED should fit the bill for both hunting and clays. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raz-0 1,259 Posted December 19, 2011 http://roseactionsports.com/shotguns.aspx Have had them cut down and thread my shotgun. Turnaround was quick and work was well done. Cutting to lenght, new bead, and threading was $90 including return shipping. I suspect jsut threading is cheaper. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david8613 69 Posted December 20, 2011 why couldnt you do it yourself, threading a barrel is not that hard... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 611 Posted December 20, 2011 why couldnt you do it yourself, threading a barrel is not that hard... LMFAO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notmetoo 41 Posted December 21, 2011 Thanks to (almost - I'm looking at you David8613!)) all of you for the useful advice. I'll check into those places you mentioned. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alowerlevel 77 Posted December 21, 2011 why couldnt you do it yourself, threading a barrel is not that hard... Seriously? :rofl: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
