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Turkey Guns & Shooting => 20 Gauge Turkey Guns => Topic started by: chestnut oak on May 19, 2020, 10:23:56 PM

Title: Rem 870 Compact 21" barrel or 870 Compact Jr. 18.5" barrel for my 12 yrs old nep
Post by: chestnut oak on May 19, 2020, 10:23:56 PM
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 ?
Title: Re: Rem 870 Compact 21" barrel or 870 Compact Jr. 18.5" barrel for my 12 yrs old nep
Post by: nyhunter on May 20, 2020, 01:36:10 PM
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
Title: Re: Rem 870 Compact 21" barrel or 870 Compact Jr. 18.5" barrel for my 12 yrs old nep
Post by: Fieldturkey on May 20, 2020, 08:03:10 PM
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
Title: Re: Rem 870 Compact 21" barrel or 870 Compact Jr. 18.5" barrel for my 12 yrs old nep
Post by: chestnut oak on May 20, 2020, 10:23:52 PM
Well, I bought it before I seen the two replies.

I went with the 21" .

Thanks
Title: Re: Rem 870 Compact 21" barrel or 870 Compact Jr. 18.5" barrel for my 12 yrs old nep
Post by: BandedSpur on May 21, 2020, 07:36:21 AM
Good choice.
Title: Re: Rem 870 Compact 21" barrel or 870 Compact Jr. 18.5" barrel for my 12 yrs old nep
Post by: Gmed on May 22, 2020, 07:12:33 PM
I think you will be pleased with the 21".......
Title: Re: Rem 870 Compact 21" barrel or 870 Compact Jr. 18.5" barrel for my 12 yrs old nep
Post by: LRD on May 28, 2020, 01:05:52 PM
I think you made a good choice as well.  I shoot a 21" and so does my 12 year old son.
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