[ajstrider]

I am looking at getting a 12 gauge slug gun for deer hunting. I got my eye on a R870. Is it worth it to get a rifled barrel?

 

[duncan]

I have an Rem 870 Express setup - 24" and 20" smoothbore barrel for HD or deer. You can get rifled slugs too.

OUt to 60 yards, I don't think you are going to see much greater accuracy.

 

[noway]

{I am looking at getting a 12 gauge slug gun for deer hunting. I got my eye on a R870. Is it worth it to get a rifled barrel?}

Yes the rifle bbls normally comes with rifle sights. The rifling will let you shoot both foster, brenneke style slugs plus sabot-slugs. Youo will have to try a bunch to see what she like.

I bought a basic 870 and threw on a hasting rifled bbl in both 20" and 24" lengths.


fwiw:the 20" is idea for carrying thru tigher areas.

 

[nyredneck]

a rifled barrel is definatley worth it and they are affordable to boot. Hastings makes one helluva good barrel IMHO.:supergrin: