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Post by firstwd on Sept 5, 2016 19:59:08 GMT -5
I bet there will be some great deals on PCRs very soon, if not already, due to guys selling/trading for a hpr. I second that thought, but the o.p. stated he was looking for a gun for his boys to use for other game as well as deer.
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Post by nfalls116 on Sept 5, 2016 20:31:32 GMT -5
Thanks for the feed back. I want the 870 for deer because I hunt both public and private land and want something my kids can use for other game. I've looked for an older 870 for a month or so but they're hard to come by, in 20 gauge especially or without having to buy sight unseen. More info is appreciated if anyone wants to comment. gander just had the 870's on sale for 250, and a cantilever barrel can be found for around 150$ for a right handed gun. My local one had a Rossi .243/20gauge combo for $250. I just feel like there are better values to be had but... if it's worth it to you then It's worth
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Post by dbd870 on Sept 6, 2016 6:44:35 GMT -5
I bet there will be some great deals on PCRs very soon, if not already, due to guys selling/trading for a hpr. Had that thought as well. Wonder if people will wait for the 5 years or unload now?
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Post by mkfrench on Sept 9, 2016 13:44:23 GMT -5
Pulled the trigger and bought this combo today. Seems like a solid buy. Not impressed by the scope that came with it but will work for what I'm wanting.
Thanks for the input and again, if anyone has 20 gauge slug recommendations, it's appreciated.
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Post by nfalls116 on Sept 9, 2016 14:50:19 GMT -5
Pulled the trigger and bought this combo today. Seems like a solid buy. Not impressed by the scope that came with it but will work for what I'm wanting. Thanks for the input and again, if anyone has 20 gauge slug recommendations, it's appreciated. smooth or rifled barrel?
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Post by mkfrench on Sept 9, 2016 15:25:51 GMT -5
Pulled the trigger and bought this combo today. Seems like a solid buy. Not impressed by the scope that came with it but will work for what I'm wanting. Thanks for the input and again, if anyone has 20 gauge slug recommendations, it's appreciated. smooth or rifled barrel? Rifled
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Sept 9, 2016 15:29:38 GMT -5
Every time I see your name it reminds me of Mr French from an old TV show. I can't remember the name of the show, but think Brian Keith played in it and the kids were Jodi and Buffy ...it seems to me, but this was a looooooong time ago. Mr. French was the nanny or Butler. I bet this was way before your time.
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Post by nfalls116 on Sept 9, 2016 15:42:35 GMT -5
it really depends on how much you want to spend on them. I shoot the Remington sluggers. But have had success with the brineke sabots and I really like the Remington copper solids. Biggest things is just figuring out what your gun likes to shoot
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Post by jjas on Sept 9, 2016 16:36:08 GMT -5
Every time I see your name it reminds me of Mr French from an old TV show. I can't remember the name of the show, but think Brian Keith played in it and the kids were Jodi and Buffy ...it seems to me, but this was a looooooong time ago. Mr. French was the nanny or Butler. I bet this was way before your time. The show was titled "Family Affair". Here's a link if you want to take a trip down memory lane... www.imdb.com/title/tt0059982/
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Post by Woody Williams on Sept 9, 2016 17:58:20 GMT -5
Get 5 of each and see which one your gun likes.. Good start would be .. Hornady SST Remington AcuTip Lightfields
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Sept 9, 2016 18:09:40 GMT -5
I'd say it will be hard to go wrong with any of them. Personally, I like Remington AcuTip, and I'm not a Remington fan, but do like green. Hornady SST is very good. I haven't tried the others.
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Post by 36fan on Sept 10, 2016 10:10:52 GMT -5
Change out the extractor with one for the Wingmaster (non-MIM). It's a small inexpensive piece that Remington went cheap on for the Express (MIM). The edge will round off of the tip of the extractor and cause the gun to stove pipe jam. Here is more info about it: www.rem870.com/2012/10/16/remington-870-non-mim-machined-extractor/I had to do this last year with my 12 ga 870 Express that I bought new 10-12 years ago.
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Post by firstwd on Sept 10, 2016 21:38:24 GMT -5
Change out the extractor with one for the Wingmaster (non-MIM). It's a small inexpensive piece that Remington went cheap on for the Express (MIM). The edge will round off of the tip of the extractor and cause the gun to stove pipe jam. Here is more info about it: www.rem870.com/2012/10/16/remington-870-non-mim-machined-extractor/I had to do this last year with my 12 ga 870 Express that I bought new 10-12 years ago. I must have gotten one before they went down hill. I bought mine at 19, so 23 years ago and I have flat worn that thing out. Mostly on waterfowl.
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Post by 36fan on Sept 10, 2016 22:33:08 GMT -5
Change out the extractor with one for the Wingmaster (non-MIM). It's a small inexpensive piece that Remington went cheap on for the Express (MIM). The edge will round off of the tip of the extractor and cause the gun to stove pipe jam. Here is more info about it: www.rem870.com/2012/10/16/remington-870-non-mim-machined-extractor/I had to do this last year with my 12 ga 870 Express that I bought new 10-12 years ago. I must have gotten one before they went down hill. I bought mine at 19, so 23 years ago and I have flat worn that thing out. Mostly on waterfowl. Yep, I got quite irritated when I couldn't get a second shot at a flock of geese flying over my head due to a stove pipe jam. It is also recommend to take a dowel rod, 0000 steel wool, and a drill, and polish the chamber. If you do an internet or YouTube search for "870 chamber polishing", you will get all kinds of hits on it. I tried this before I replaced the extractor, but the extractor was my problem.
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Post by nfalls116 on Sept 11, 2016 5:53:12 GMT -5
36fan was it certain years or most years?
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Post by 36fan on Sept 11, 2016 9:40:55 GMT -5
36fan was it certain years or most years? It started probably about 15 years ago or so. Remington started making the 870 "Express" and cheapened a few components. The "Wingmaster" still has the originally designed/engineered components, which is one of the reasons it is more expensive than the "Express". Really the MIM extractor is the only weak part of the 870 that I am aware of. Most people don't use their shotguns that much, so they never wear it out. Waterfowlers, skeet/trap shooters, dove hunters, etc. - the ones that really cycle their weapon will wear out the MIM extractor, but deer hunters hunters that shoot only a few slugs a year would never know the difference. I just looked it up, and the "Express" was introduced in 1996.
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