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Posted: 5/14/2009 2:33:36 PM EDT

I have a regular old Rem 870 Express. The barrel is marked 2-3/4" or 3". Can I shoot these 2" low-recoil/reduced load shells or will it fuck up the chamber?

Posted: 5/14/2009 3:03:24 PM EDT

[#1]

Will be fine to shoot

Posted: 5/14/2009 3:27:01 PM EDT

[#2]

You can shoot them, but the gun will likely not feed them correctly.

Most modern pump guns are designed to feed 2 3/4" and 3" shells. The short "mini-shells" almost always give feed problems to the point where they just can't be trusted.

Posted: 5/14/2009 3:36:13 PM EDT

[#3]

I have had ejection issues with 2 inch shells and my 870. I think this is due to the single extractor, because I tested it in my Mossberg 500 and it ejected and fed just fine.

Posted: 5/14/2009 4:09:38 PM EDT

[#4]

Will they go bang, yes... Will they eject properly every time? Probably not.

Posted: 5/14/2009 4:53:59 PM EDT

[#5]

I can shoot Aguila mini shells through my 870 if I individually load and remove them. They won't feed through the magazine (don't lift properly) but they shoot just fine. It's almost like shooting a .22LR - there's no recoil per se. It's cool to do. Practical? Eh, who cares. It's a good story and FYI.

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