[jun1or]

dave, get the cantilever. if you wanna see my setup, let me know and i will bring it by.

 

[jun1or]

Dave, I have the original 870 super slug that came out in 99. its got the 23" heavy contour barrel from the factory. its a tack driver for sure, but a very expensive barrel to purchase seperately. look for the 20 or 21" can't. barrel. I think there's one for sale on here.

 

[jun1or]

no problem. let me know how you make out

 

[jun1or]

heres mine.

 

[jun1or]

Dave, its your money to spend however you choose, but heres my opinion. if you drill and tap the gun, it becomes very limited in use, unless you remove the scope and then have to re-sight when you put it back on. the cantilever barrel will keep your scope dead on when the barrel is removed so re-sighting isnt needed. ive had mine for over 10 years now and changed barrels millions of times. its NEVER had to be re-sighted after switching back to the scope barrel. if your only looking for a dedicated slug gun, its not as much of an issue. if you want to have a versital gun, get the cantilever barrel.

 

[jun1or]

Nice looking setup junior. I think I may go with a cantilever if I can find one at a good price. If not I'm going the drill and tap route. Thanks for the feedback guys.

i'll keep an eye out. there's was one on here the other day for 150. I imagine its the 21" standard cantilever barrel, which is exactley what you want. my barrel is nice, but very expensive and honestly not worth the extra money.

 

[jun1or]

buy it and paint it with primer. it should match pretty close. lol

 

[jun1or]

well Dave, after many of deer encounters in my life, not one has said a word about my gun, so really the barrel wouldnt matter. lol but if you get the whole gun dipped, i wanna see it. im thinking about getting one of my 870's done.