I have a 26" vent rib for my 870 while many people will tell me to buy a new one I personally like the look of a hacked down vent rib number one and number two I'm buying a 28" vent rib for trap skeet and ducks. So what's the best way? A hack saw and a file

Pipe cutter and a hacksaw?  I think JunkManTed has done it...

Dremel or Die Cutter

 

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Pipe cutter and a hacksaw?  I think JunkManTed has done it...

pipe cutter wont work with the rib . I would cut it with a saw then dress it up on a table top belt sander , then cold blue it .

pipe cutter wont work with the rib . I would cut it with a saw then dress it up on a table top belt sander , then cold blue it .

 

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pipe cutter wont work with the rib . I would cut it with a saw then dress it up on a table top belt sander , then cold blue it .

Where did you measure from chamber closed or from end of barrel to desired amount cut off

I would go from the chamber . Add a little so you can clean up the saw cut .

Use a dowel down the barrel on a closed bolt.  I believe that is the official way...but double check.  I am not certain

No shorter than 18.5". Remember.

No shorter than 18.5". Remember.

 

18"

Use a dowel down the barrel on a closed bolt.  I believe that is the official way...but double check.  I am not certain

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