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Is the Remington 870 still good?

Is the Remington 870 still good?

With more than 11 million guns sold, the 870 is the best pump-action of all-time, though the Mossberg 500 is nipping at its heels, thanks to the stall in production after Remington went into bankruptcy. In my opinion, RemArms’ 870 Express isn’t any different from the 870s Big Green produced.

When did Remington stop making the 870?

Remington Model 870
Produced 1950–present
No. built 11,000,000+
Variants Wingmaster, Express, Marine, SPS, SPS-T, XCS, Tac-14, Super Mag, MCS, DM, Tac-14 DM
Specifications

Did Remington stop making 870?

In 1950 Remington debuted what would become the most popular pump shotgun ever made (11 million 870s have been produced in the last 70 years). The 870 Wingmaster and Express are both still fine pumps, but Remington has stopped making both guns and moved on to a new model they call the Field Master.

Should I clean my shotgun before first use?

You should give your shotgun a thorough cleaning every 200 rounds or so. Wingshooters who only use their shotguns during the hunting season should remove field debris from the magazine tubes, wipe down the wood, remove any moisture and clean the gas system, gas ports and action springs before packing away your shotgun.

How to disassemble, clean, and reassemble a Remington 870?

Trigger Group Reinstall the trigger group back into the gun.

  • Bolt Carrier Insert the fore-end and the bolt carrier.
  • Barrel Re-Insert the barrel this is done by simply sliding the barrel back into the housing of which it came out of for the removal.
  • Magazine Spring and Cap

    • How to unload Remington 870?

    Unload it as soon as you’re finished shooting – before you bring it into your car, camp or home. Remember, unloading your firearm means unloading it completely, so there is no ammunition in the chamber or in the magazine. Before handling a firearm or passing it to someone else, visually Remington ® Model 870

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    How to change the safety on a Remington 870?

    Ensure the Firearm Is Unloaded. Make sure the firearm is unloaded by opening the action.

  • Removing the Barrel Lock. Unscrew the barrel lock screw with you hands by turning it counter clockwise.
  • Remove the Barrel. Slight up on the barrel until it clears the magazine tube.
  • Attach the New Barrel.
  • Screw on the Barrel Locking Cap.

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