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870 Compact 18:5”

Started by The Baron, May 08, 2024, 05:33:43 AM

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The Baron

I've found an 870 Express Compact 20ga. with a 18.5" barrel, which I believe is the newer version. Has anyone tried one?  Is 18.5" too short?  Would we be losing velocity with turkey loads? 
"I don't hunt turkeys cause I want to; I hunt turkeys cause I have to."  – Tom Kelly

yelpy

The 18.5 is not too short. It will work just fine for a turkey rig.

Bottomland OG

Quote from: yelpy on May 09, 2024, 07:59:11 PMThe 18.5 is not too short. It will work just fine for a turkey rig.
I will second this. Without a doubt..