Cutting Down a Barrel

[RugerSooner]

So I've got a back up barrel that just purchased for my Remington 870 and I'm wanting to have it cut down for home defense. I of course want to abide by the legal length without a tax stamp. Actually probably 18.5 inches just to be safe. I'm wondering the best way to do this. I don't really want to put a lot more money in to it as I will almost never use it. I'm curious as to my options for cutting it down. What is legal and what is not?

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[cktad]

Hacksaw and a file to touch it up.

 

[deerwhacker444]

Mossberg Shockwave, don't know how they did it, but BATFE compliant, no stamp.

 

[HiredHand]

Is it a vent rib barrel? Might make a difference where you choose to cut it for aesthetic purposes. Seems like 20" is the optimal barrel length to take advantage of the powder burn.

 

[beastep]

I always used a hacksaw and used a hose clamp on the barrel as a guide. File to touch it up. Drill a hole to put the bead back in. No law against it as long as its over 18"

 

[Perplexed]

Mossberg Shockwave, don't know how they did it, but BATFE compliant, no stamp.

Maybe not in Oklahoma:

https://www.okshooters.com/threads/14-mossberg-500-that-isn’t-nfa.137674/page-6

 

[becker_atc]

If it doesn't have much or any taper I used a horizontal band saw in the past. Dress it up with a file then emory cloth then had some cold blue laying around.


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[RugerSooner]

Awesome information here! This my next project and I am kind of leery as it is a vent rib barrel

 

[Pokinfun]

I like the idea of using a hose clamp as a guide.