Home Forums Birds & Dogs Upland Game Favorite barrel length for Rem 870 for upland game birds

I have a nice 1953 Remington 870 Magnum Wingmaster with a factory 30 inch Full Choke barrel.

I also have a Light Contour 28 inch Rem Choke VR Barrel for this.

I am wanting a 26 inch Rem Choke VR barrel in place of the 28.

Am I wrong or is the 28 inch barrel more of a compromise barrel; good for most anything, but not the best choice for woods hunting. Just a reminder I do have a 30 inch Full choke barrel for the longer range stuff.

An 870 is a longer action and a 28 inch barrel sticks out way further than a 28 inch double.