I have and hunt with the 887 in 28" barrel, i shoot federal 3.5" mag shok 5s and 6s and run a Carlson extend non ported ex and super full chokes .great pattern at all yards .i am very happy with this set up .and i also have it for my 870 12 GA and my 870 20 GA .and run the same chokes in all 3 of them .