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Remington 870 Question

dirtyharry331dirtyharry331 Member Posts: 113 ✭✭
edited May 2010 in Ask the Experts
I have a used Remington 870 WingMaster shotgun that I would like to install a synthetic stock and forearm on.

I don't know as much as I would like to about this shotgun, so I am kind of in the dark, as to how I would go about installing the stock / forearm.

Is this an easy enough of a procedure? Can anyone walk me through this?

Thanks in advance!!

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  • dirtyharry331dirtyharry331 Member Posts: 113 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a 870 Express that takes 2 3/4 and 3 inch shells. Would I have a problem putting a 870 barrel on it chambered for 2 3/4 inch shells only provided I didn't use 3 inch shells? My current barrels aren't suitable for steel shot and I don't need the extra recoil from the longer shells.
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  • dirtyharry331dirtyharry331 Member Posts: 113 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Will a regular 870 barrel fit on the 870 Super Magnum receiver ?
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  • dirtyharry331dirtyharry331 Member Posts: 113 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a Remington 870 Express Super Mag, the one with the 3-1/2" chamber. I am looking to buy a cheap, used, spare smooth-bore barrel for it. I was wondering if 1.) barrels made for a regular 870, not specifically saying 870 EXPRESS, can fit this gun and 2.) can i buy a barrel with a 2-3/4 or 3" chamber and will it fit the gun, considering it was probably from a gun with that chamber size whereas mine is a 3-1/2"? Any info is appreciated.

    Also, if anyone knows a good place to look for cheap, used 870 barrels please let me know.
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  • dirtyharry331dirtyharry331 Member Posts: 113 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    i just got a 870 wingmaster deluxe 12 ga.. my question is
    the barrel and receiver has mathing ser numbers .i have other
    870's no number on barrel. Is the deluxe the only one with
    ser no on barrel and receiver[8D]
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  • dirtyharry331dirtyharry331 Member Posts: 113 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Newbie question:
    If I get a short barrel(Riot type)Remington 870,
    can it be used also as a hunting shotgun?
    Or do I need to also get a long barrel shotgun
    to effectively hunt for game birds and such?
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  • dirtyharry331dirtyharry331 Member Posts: 113 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have an 870 Express with the cheap plastic spring retainer with the dimples in the magazine tube. I was wondering if I could buy a tube off the old style using the screw cap with detents and change out the newer tube? I am look for instructions to do this if possible. I am also asking if anyone has a web site for the schematics for the Remington 870 blown apart with ID's for each part. I just would like to change this over before I get the whole gun parked to complete my Tactical Remington 870 12 gauge. Any help would greatly be appreciated. Thank You.

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  • HawksterHawkster Member Posts: 60 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I believe this should serve your needs: www.remington.com/~/media/Files/Owners-Manuals/om_870.ashx
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  • montanajoemontanajoe Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 60,240 ******
    edited November -1
    http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=454443

    The same holds true for 870's. If you look at factory schematics on 'brownell's' website you'll see the mag tube is shown as part of the recvr. There is no reference number for the mag tube only,that I've found yet. Hope this helps.
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  • dcs shootersdcs shooters Member Posts: 10,870 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    www.brownells.com and go to "FACTORY PARTS"
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  • txlawdogtxlawdog Member Posts: 10,039 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Today, I ordered a 20 dollar part to tamp out the dimples from XS sights. Either that or you could file them down. I think that would be less expensive than buying a new mag tube.
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  • robert smithrobert smith Member Posts: 183 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    the dimples in your mag tube can be drilled out. after drilling the hole smooth up the inside of the tube with emery cloth wrapped around a dowel rod.
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  • dirtyharry331dirtyharry331 Member Posts: 113 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Gentlemen,
    Thanks for your responses. I will go with removing the "dimples". I am a machinist by trade and will either ream or make a mandrel to smooth them out.
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  • coachmbcoachmb Member Posts: 153 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    It's best to drill out dimples if you tamp them out you can brake the weld on the tube to the receiver.
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