Remington 870 Super Magnum Turkey Barrel Hunt

[hkcarr3]

I just purchased an 870 Super Magnum and now I'm trying to hunt down a specific barrel to build an all around defensive/hunting gun. I saw a rash of barrels for sale on eBay this spring before turkey season opened for 870 "Super Magnum" Turkey Barrels. They were fairly short, under 20 inches with Rem Chokes, and either a bead with no rail, or Rifle Sights. Either of these would work great with the set up I'm looking at building. The problem is actually finding one for sale! I've searched everywhere to no avail, and Remington's web site is useless as tits on a bull for aftermarket barrels for the 870 3 1/2 inch versions.
Anyone out there know where to fine one new or used please let me know!

[Synchronizor]

Remington's actual website is largely useless for looking up and purchasing factory barrels. However, they do have a downloadable parts list that gives the part numbers, prices, and other information for all factory parts for all their firearms, including barrels. More information on downloading and using Remington's parts list can be found here; and if you need it, we can help you find a specific barrel, or a barrel with specific features.

It's also worth mentioning that all standard 12ga 870 barrels are interchangeable, regardless of chamber size. You could put a 3" barrel on your 3.5" gun, or even one with a 2.75" chamber, and it would function just fine - though you'll obviously be limited to shells that the barrel can accommodate. If you don't need 3.5" shells for what you'll be using this barrel for, this opens up some more options in used barrels.

[hkcarr3]

Thanks for the intell Elite! I do want to keep the gun ready for anything from a stubby RIO 2 1/2" up to 3 1/2". That's why the Turkey barrel I'm looking for is so appealing, it's short enough to maneuver well, long enough to add a decent mag. ext'n. and I can interchange from an IC door breaching tube, to an X Full Turkey choke. They don't offer a 3 1/2" deer barrel with rifle sights & Remchokes do they?

[Synchronizor]

Not sure you'll be able to find an actual deer barrel with a 3.5" chamber. Super Magnum shells are for shot, 12ga slug loads are pretty much all 2.75" or 3", and an extra half-inch or more of freebore isn't going to do anything to improve slug accuracy. Even the deer barrel that comes with Remington's 870 Express SuperMag combo package only has a 3" chamber (and it's a fully-rifled barrel as well).

If you want a smoothbore barrel that comes with factory rifle sights and Rem Chokes, you're probably stuck looking at turkey barrels like the one on the 870 SPS Synthetic Turkey. I know of at least three different barrels like these, all 23" in length. A lot of folks would consider that too long for self-defense, but I think it would work fine for realistic scenarios, and it would be great for hunting.

F400102C 870 BBL 12/23 RC RS (TRU-GLO SIGHTS) SM SP REALTREE APG HD $193.64

F113181 870 BBL 12/23 RC RS TG SUPER MAG MO OBSESSION $216.30

F402619 870 BBL 12/23 RS SUPER MAG REALTREE $216.30 (I'm assuming this is a Rem Choke barrel, but it's not listed as such, and it's be smart to ask before ordering)