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Rem 870 Compact 21" barrel or 870 Compact Jr. 18.5" barrel for my 12 yrs old nep

Started by chestnut oak, May 19, 2020, 10:23:56 PM

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chestnut oak

Which version would be best for my 12 year old nephew ?

Was wondering if the 18.5" barrel would pattern as good as the 21" barrel version ?

Anyone had experience with both ?

nyhunter

I have no experience with the 18.5" barrel but I can tell you I have 3 with 21" barrels and they all pattern awesome, with both the old Fed. HW#7's and tss. lot's of guy's on here shoot the compact 21" with amazing results that would be my choice

Fieldturkey

Yes it will pattern just as good. I have put together four with the 18.5" barrel. They will all do over 300. One consistently hits 360+ with Ronnies Hornet load

chestnut oak

Well, I bought it before I seen the two replies.

I went with the 21" .

Thanks


Gmed


LRD

I think you made a good choice as well.  I shoot a 21" and so does my 12 year old son.