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!

What's the choke on your barrel now?

 

An example of prices. Although Mike isn't a local guy.

 

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.

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.

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!

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.

I plead ignorance, being new to shotties. The barrel is marked "MOD." Thanks again for the help.

That would be a modified choke. What are you looking to do with the shotgun? Modified does well at pretty much everything.

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.

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

Well, that sounds good! He'll be happy to hear he can put that money into ammo rather than smithing.

I like #6 followed by two #5 shells when hunting pheasant.

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.

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.

why couldnt you do it yourself, threading a barrel is not that hard...

why couldnt you do it yourself, threading a barrel is not that hard...

 

LMFAO

Thanks to (almost - I'm looking at you David8613!)) all of you for the useful advice. I'll check into those places you mentioned.

why couldnt you do it yourself, threading a barrel is not that hard...

 

Seriously? :rofl: