Hey folks

Bought a barrel for my lw-20 gauge and it says it is chambered in 2 3/4" and 3".

My old barrel was a 26" vent rib 2 3/4" only.

My question is will I be able to load the gun with 3" shells even tho my receiver is not a magnum?

Is the only difference between a magnum and a standard receiver the barrel?

Thanks for your time

Landon

Mmmm. not quite sure. My 830 has the word "Magnum" stamped on it and it was 3" ready when I bought it. If you have an older 870 it may not have a lengthened ejection port nor the extra bolt travel needed cycle the longer round.

You may be able to test by putting a 3" round into the magazine and then cycle it to see if it feeds properly (do this in a safe outdoor area.)

Perhaps try calling Remington, they should be able to tell you based on the serial number on your gun.

Can you get a measurement of you 20 gauge 870 receiver?

And the ejection port?

Landon7887 wrote:Can you get a measurement of you 20 gauge 870 receiver?

And the ejection port?

I currently only have one in 12g

That's all good

Thanks!