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remington 870

baaddawgbaaddawg Member Posts: 114 ✭✭
edited June 2017 in Ask the Experts
Do they or don't they (remignton that is) make an 870 with a 7-shot magazine as opposed to the ubiquitous 6 shot I see everywhere? I seem to recall seeing one in Shotgun News but I haven't been able to find one on GB. If so, where can I get one?

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    baaddawgbaaddawg Member Posts: 114 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    After I take a shot my next round 80% of the time will not load into the chamber, I have a B Square side mount for my scope, can it be that the receiver is being distorted enough to cause this malfunction??? Thanks for any suggestions.
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    baaddawgbaaddawg Member Posts: 114 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    anyway to date 870 wingmasters ? just got an older one.
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    baaddawgbaaddawg Member Posts: 114 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just an update....

    I found all the things I needed for the 870. A tactical forend, which included a M3 Illuminator, belt carrier for the illuminator and 2 new lithium batteries, a top folding stock w/ tactical pistol grip and a side saddle shell holder all for $250. Not bad considering that I had only $100 in the shotgun. Thanks for the input everyone. Next on the list is a Sig P226 .357. I can but it know in the box, never been fired with the Sig case for $350. Good deal or not. I haven't had much expeience with Sigs. I have heard several issues, but none have been definant. Thanks.
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    baaddawgbaaddawg Member Posts: 114 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    have older Wingmaster 2 3/4" 16 ga that needs some help. Not finding very many parts on GB. My question is, are the 12 ga and 16 ga Wingmasters the same frame so wood stocks be interchangeable?
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    baaddawgbaaddawg Member Posts: 114 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have what could turn out to be a silly question. I recently purchased a used Remington 870 Express 12 gauge shotgun. It was sold to me as a Magnum being said that it will shoot 3" shells. It is not labeled Magnum it just says Remington 870 Express on the side of the receiver but it does however have an M after the serial number. The barrel is confusing as well because it says 2 3/4" or 3" shells in magnum receivers and 2 3/4" only in others. I have no idea how to figure it out. Does the M after the serial number denote that I have a magnum receiver and can in fact shoot 3" shells from this gun? Any help is greatly appreciated.
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    baaddawgbaaddawg Member Posts: 114 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Where can I find INFO on the Remington 870 express magnum home defense 12ga? I can't find it anywhere on the web, including the remington site.
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    baaddawgbaaddawg Member Posts: 114 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Where can I find info on the Remington 870 express magnum home defense 12ga? I can't find it anywhere on the web, including the remington site.
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    baaddawgbaaddawg Member Posts: 114 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a Remington 870 wingmaster with a slug barrel. Can I put a regular barrel on it? Can it be a 3" barrel?
    Thanks in advance for your help!
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    baaddawgbaaddawg Member Posts: 114 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I could use a little help in deciding which model of 870 is built the best, the most reliable and will stand up to heavy use. I have a wingmaster set up for home defense never had any problems. I would like to get a 20 ga for my sister for self defense. Most of all I see being sold is the express models are they as good as other models of the 870 and what do I need to know about them before I buy? What is the best model type? Thank you
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    baaddawgbaaddawg Member Posts: 114 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a Remington 870 shot gun with a approx 16" barrel. I am being told that I can purchase longer barrels if I want to change them out for hunting, etc... Any info on this would be helpful.

    Thanks,
    Mike
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    baaddawgbaaddawg Member Posts: 114 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just acquired a beautiful Remington 870 SC (Better Skeet Grade) in 12 Ga. The barrel does not have a serial number...is this the case for 870's? Barrel code says made in Dec '82. Also, would a 16Ga barrel fit into this gun? Thanks!
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    baaddawgbaaddawg Member Posts: 114 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I found an older Remington 870 I was looking at buying. It all looks nice but the lettering is white colored. Did Remington ever put white lettering on their shotguns? The shotgun I am looking at is probably mid to late 1970s it could be real early 80s but I don't think so.
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    baaddawgbaaddawg Member Posts: 114 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    did the early 870s have the forearm similar to the Winchester grooved forearm>
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    baaddawgbaaddawg Member Posts: 114 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Is the Remington 870 7-shot 20 Ga. pump a good shotgun?
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    baaddawgbaaddawg Member Posts: 114 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just bougt a Remington 870 Magnum with a scope on it. I cannot
    find the serial number on it. Is it under the scope mount? and
    am I going to have to take the scope off to fint it? Thanks in
    advance for the help.

    We have gravity on earth because the world sucks
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    baaddawgbaaddawg Member Posts: 114 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I recently purchased a remington 870 12 gauge NWTH limited edition. I want to build a tactical shotgun for home defense purposes, should I take apart this limited edition piece, or search for a different lower reciever?
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    baaddawgbaaddawg Member Posts: 114 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Can the safety be reversed from right hand to left hand operation ?
    Thanks!
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    baaddawgbaaddawg Member Posts: 114 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    is there any way to change an 870 that only shoots 2 3/4 inch shells to accomidate 3 or 3 1/2 inch shells?
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    gunnut505gunnut505 Member Posts: 10,290 ✭
    edited November -1
    The chamber is in the barrel. If you use a 3" chambered barrel; yes.
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    ern98ern98 Member Posts: 1,725 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    This topic has been around before, but not in a couple of years that I can remember. As I recall, actions designed for the 2 3/4" case do not usually have the throw to eject the longer cases. Especially with older model 870 rems. If you haven't done a search you might try it, the answers were very good. That's why I remember what I do of them.
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    JIM STARKJIM STARK Member Posts: 1,150 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    IIRC, The 870's have a short barrel tang. That said, the ejector is mounted to the inside the left side of the receiver... It's location ( fore and aft) is set up for the length of the shell to be used..
    JIM...........
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    baaddawgbaaddawg Member Posts: 114 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Gunnut,That is what I was thinking, barrel is the factor.
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    DPHMINDPHMIN Member Posts: 907 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If you have a 2 3/4" action, you can put a 3" barrel on it, but you may only be able to shoot 2 3/4" shells in it, because the fired shell may have trouble ejecting from the action.
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    tsr1965tsr1965 Member Posts: 8,682 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by baaddawg
    Gunnut,That is what I was thinking, barrel is the factor.


    No...the receiver AND the barrel are both factors. Some of the early receivers will not take a 3" barrel. Both the receiver has to be 3" capable, and the barrel will be marked 2 3/4 &v 3".
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    baaddawgbaaddawg Member Posts: 114 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    OK, I think I got it. If receiver will eject 3" shells, it is OK. Not an issue with receiver strength. After all, the pressure is inside the barrel.
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    SCOUT5SCOUT5 Member Posts: 16,182 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The later magnum receivers have a number that ends in M. I'm not sure about the older ones. If it ends in M it will handle the 3" shells as long as it has the 3" chambered barrel.
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    tsr1965tsr1965 Member Posts: 8,682 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by baaddawg
    OK, I think I got it. If receiver will eject 3" shells, it is OK. Not an issue with receiver strength. After all, the pressure is inside the barrel.


    The bolt and locking lugs in the receiver is what holds the pressure in the barrel. But the strength is not really an issue here, as long as there are no barrel obstruction. It is just the ability to function. Do not ever put a 3" shell in a 2 3/4" barrel, as that can create that obstruction.
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