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I've got a Winchester 1300 (Ranger?) 20-gauge I bought back in 2003. It is wood and blue, which I like. I bought a 18.5" Defender barrel off Gunbroker for $75, blued also. Of course, I need to install the larger magazine tube on my gun, and this is the dark hole in my knowledge from whence my interrogatory pursuits emanate. So, I want to make the new barrel and gun fit.
If you have advice, I appreciate it. Do I need the 8-round Defender mag tube? Do I need a longer spring? Will the tube cap and internal parts I already have fit? Are there any other parts I need to buy?
Also, for your consideration and my benefit--Can I remove the old tube and press in the new one without a gunsmith? Just wondering if there is a trick to doing it besides having a press.
Thanks, Tony
If you have advice, I appreciate it. Do I need the 8-round Defender mag tube? Do I need a longer spring? Will the tube cap and internal parts I already have fit? Are there any other parts I need to buy?
Also, for your consideration and my benefit--Can I remove the old tube and press in the new one without a gunsmith? Just wondering if there is a trick to doing it besides having a press.
Thanks, Tony