I’m getting in to skeet or clay target shooting and thinking about trying to get in some competitions or something. i currently have a 12guage Remington 870 pump-action shotgun. All the people Ive seen in the competitions have used the over and under shotguns. i was wondering if there’s a regulation as to what type of shotgun is required to be used in the competitions?
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Hey just asking you guys if one-hand pumping a Remington 870 or any shotgun for that matter will cause harm or damage to it.
In case you don’t know what I mean, its when you grab the pump with your right hand (or whichever handed you are) and that’s your only grip on the gun, then move your arm down really quickly to pump the gun.
I’ve decided to get a Remington 870 12 gauge shotgun. My primary purpose for this gun is to hunt deer. For my area I’m required to shoot a shotgun instead of a rifle. I would like to know if it’d be better to get a smooth barrel or a rifled one and the ammunition that be best for that type. Thanks in advance!
Should I use a shotgun with a buttstock or pistol grip, because the buttstock shotgun does not look as well designed as the pistol grip ones.
Mossberg 500 persuader for example, or should I use a remington 870?
i have been looking at getting a shotgun for home defense. I do not hunt so i dont see myself getting the combo kits. I heard that the tacticle ones even with shorter barrells you can still be pretty accurate with skeet shooting. So i was wondering what should i spend this on? remington 870 tacticle 7 shoot? moosburg 500? 500 just in case? or benelli supernova (dont think i spelled that right) i heard pardner brand is not that great. Really leaning towards the 870. Just looking for other inputs. I was reading the reviews on the 500′s and some people stated they had problems with the barrell rusting but i thought mossburg was supposed to make great shotguns so i was thinking that was the owner not taking care of the gun. Looking to spend 0 at the most.
I’m buying a Mossberg 500 pump shotgun. It will have a 20" barrel and the 8 shot tube, can handle 3" shells. It will be purely for home defense. Hopefully it will be used 1) never, 2) by me, 3) last resort by my wife. For use # 3, I want to be sure that a target in the "general direction" of a threat will be hit. #3 is why I’m moving from my favored Colt .45. I don’t give a #$@& about rebuilding the house … if it’s necessary to kill an intruder, carpentry and dry wall are a small price to pay if the gun gives us the winning hand. Any thoughts on a good load? I used to alternate a slug and bird shot in 3" Magnum form in my Remington 870 when in the home defense mode. That was arrived at by my gut feeling … never any experience, fortunately. Others probably have a more scientific viewpoint. Love to hear it.
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Rich
Thanks for the answers guys – good info. I appreciate the comment about a "general direction" aim not being a good concept for even a shot gun. One likely shot is from an upstairs landing through an open foyer to an entrance … 20 ft. or so. Sure you have to aim, but the odds of a 2 or 3 inch group sure beats the footprint of a .45 ACP, under stress and low light. I think I’m leaning toward 2 3/4 with buckshot. Thoughts on locking mount systems? There’s another recent thread on the topic, but how about a 12v police cruiser lock (lots for sale on eBay) with a cipher pad and a combo you know by tactile feel? I’m more concerned about child safety than theft – If a guy had the time to crow bar it off the studs, it’s his … I just want family safety.
My Remington 870 12 ga was confiscated by the CA Dept. of fish and game because it was to deadly looking
Your in a crappy mood tonight Tahoeguy
At least .45 ACP has a since of hummor tonight
Very good Mountain Man, I was just trying to get things rolling tonight, nothing against you
Have a better day tommorrow and yes there is alot of truth to what you said Tahoeguy
I have a Remington 870 with a 2 shot extension on it. for deer hunting here in new york you cannot have more than 5 shells in the mag. Can I use a magazine plug to get me back to the 5 shells or do I have to keep taking the extension on and off?
i am wanting to get a shotgun, i was thinking a remington 870, but then yet i dont know many more models, i love to turkey hunt, and duck hunt, and possibly try water fowl and pheasent, and quail. it needs to be able to have a camoflauge stock, and the right size barrel, i am mainly looking to be suggested a good barrel length and model of any company of shot gun. thanks
Does anyone know if/how long I can keep some shotgun shells in the tube magazine of a Remington 870 before I risk damaging the gun by wearing out the spring? Any info would be appreciated!
Im looking the Remington 870 Magnum with a synthetic stock. However i recently noticed the 887, it has the same chamber, 3 1/2, same barrel length, 28”, and same stock. The 887 costs 20$ more than the 870 and the 887 looks kinda like the Benelli Nova. Is there a real difference between the 870 and the 887?
I was sitting at my desk when all of a sudden my dog went bonkers i mean just insane!
So I grabbed my Remington 870 super mag loaded up with slugs, buckshot, and bird shot and headed out to look. I seen a cop drive by, BUT he didnt stop me.
He may have not seem me, but is it legal to carry a shotgun in your own yard in a suburban area
I am now debating over a Mossberg Model 500 Field 20ga 3" 28" Accu-Choke a 20ga Browning Pump Shotgun invector plus (BPS) and a 20ga Remington 870 Super Magnum (870). They are both within 50 dollars of each other only diff is 870 and the mossberg are brand new. Which gun would be better quality and last longer.
I just bought myself a Remington 870 Super Mag " Camo "
I was wondering what are the differences between the two " Magnum, Regular "?
No, its a Remington 870 Supermag pump
I am thinking about purchasing a Remington 870 Marine Magnum for home defense. Its a pump shotgun. I was wondering what people’s opinions were w/r/t a shotgun for home defense – auto loader vs. pump and why?
How do you clean a shotgun after use? Also what type of oil is sutable for the gun? Can you use any type of light wt oil for the gun to keep it from rusting?
Was refering to a remington 870 but looking to buy a semi automatic..
can get 100 for at wal mart. i have been using federal and damn! i have to spend about an hour thoroughly cleaning every inch of the inside of my remington 870 synthetic 7 round!
i have heard that winchester is very clean. is this true? if so, and if not, i still want your opinion on which brand is cleaner that you can get in bulk. i usually use about 250 rounds per shooting session for my 12 gauge.
What shotgun should I buy? Remington SPR 453 @ 0, REMINGTON M 887 0, OR REMINGTON 870 @ 0, OR MOSSBERG 500 COMBO Deer/Field(comes with a cope and riffled barrel) 9.
to learn about the pro's and con's of each as well as the biggest mistake all the "heavy artillery" guys make when choosing "terminator ammo"!
(Hint: It has nothing to do with "stopping power" but it's nearly as important to your family that you get this right! Not doing so could cost you a lifetime of grieving that no law-abiding family should suffer...EVER!)Read More...
