What size shells can a Remington 870 Express Magnum shoot?
870 variants can be grouped into: Express – Matte blue/black bead-blasted with hardwood, laminated hardwood or synthetic stocks and chambered for 2 3/4″ and 3″ 12 or 20 gauge shot shells. All Expresses have been chambered in 3″ in 12 and 20 gauge, but markings have varied.
What choke to use on a Remington 870 for slugs?
Remington Rem Choke Extended Tube The Remington improved cylinder tube is ideal for slugs since it offers little to no constriction. This makes it easier for the shooter to shoot slugs without worrying about damaging the shotgun barrel as is the case with full choke tubes.
Can you shoot slugs with no choke?
You should not shoot slugs—or any other shot—through your barrel without a choke in place, since there is a very real possibility that you will damage the threading. If your accuracy with this choke is acceptable, stick with it. If it doesn’t, experiment with other chokes until you find the one that performs best.
How old is my Remington 870 Express Magnum?
Remington Year of Manufacture Codes maybe found on the barrel of your Remington rifle [or shotgun] on the left side, just forward of the receiver; the first letter of the Code is the month of manufacture, followed by one or two letters which are the year of manufacture.
What is a magnum load?
On shotguns, the term “Magnum” simply means that the shell in-question carries a heavier than normal shot charge. This sometimes means a longer case is used, but frequently the Magnum payload of shot is carried in a case that is no longer than standard length.
What is the 870 Express Super Magnum Rem Choke?
The 870 Express Super Magnum comes factory installed with a modified Rem Choke. Compatible with all Remington shotguns, the modified Rem Choke is claimed to deliver wider shot pattern for shooting at 25-45 yards for squirrels, rabbits, pigeons, doves, partridge, grouse, pheasant, and quail… as well as ducks and geese using steel shot.
What is the muzzle velocity of a Remington 870 Express?
It means that copper-plated, 15 pellets fired from Remington 870 Express reach muzzle velocity of 1,100 feet per second. Unlike Federal FliteControl type, this buckshot can be used without problems through any choke, as buffering prevents pellet deformation and ensures dense and uniform patterns.
What can you use a Remington 870 shotgun for?
Shotguns like the Remington 870 can be used effectively for many different things including turkey hunting, deer hunting, target shooting, competitive shooting, and home defense. However, one size does not fit all as far as ammo type for these uses goes.
How much does a Remington 870 super magnum cost?
Depending on the configuration, the 870 Super Magnum can be had for under $400. I picked up my plain synthetic model on sale for $309 at a large box store, after a $50 mail-in rebate from Remington. It’s dark flat black from muzzle to super cell spongy butt pad.