remington 870 magnum

thenick369 · 04-09-2008, 03:28 PM

Just a quick question for you guys. I just got a remington 870 magnum. It belonged to my grandpa and my dad said i could have it, so i went to my grandma's house and picked it up. Any info you guys have on that model would be great. I looked around and couldn't find any info on it. thanks.

BaserRonin · 04-09-2008, 03:34 PM

Does that 870 say 'Remington Express Magnum' on the side?

texnmidwest · 04-09-2008, 03:35 PM

The 870 is a very fine weapon that has stood the test of time for a long long time. Very well made and almost never fails to go bang.

You can find some great information about this shotgun on Remington.com. Also a full product review is available at http://www.chuckhawks.com/subscriber...ge/rem_870.htm

If your shotgun is a mat blue with a satin finish stock then it is an Express model. Technically, their economy model. Differences are strictly cosmetic. If it is high gloss then a Wingmaster. Either variation will be a reliable shotgun for generations with reasonable care.

rugernut · 04-09-2008, 03:35 PM

read the chamber length
im guessing its a 12 guage
i think magnum means its going to have a 3 in. or a 3 1/2 in. chamber but you can still shoot 2 3/4 in. shells whatever size the chamber says is the longest shell you can use.
other than that it is a regular remington 870
also look for the model no. on the gun that should tell you if it is a 870 express wich is the cheaper model (still just as good the finish is not as good its the same gun inside) or it would say 870 wingmaster wich is the more expensive model (better finish)

Bravo · 04-09-2008, 03:41 PM

I would shoot 2 3/4" shells until you find out exactly what model it is. If it's magnum, then you can shoot 3", if it's super magnum, then you can shoot 3.5"

GlockMeister · 04-09-2008, 03:41 PM

Welcome to the G&G forum thenick369. Glad to have you aboard.

BaserRonin · 04-09-2008, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bravo

I would shoot 2 3/4" shells until you find out exactly what model it is. If it's magnum, then you can shoot 3", if it's super magnum, then you can shoot 3.5"

Thanks Bravo, I was trying to find documentation to say just that. There is a chance it won't be able to handle 3.5's...

samuel · 04-09-2008, 03:45 PM

You need more info.The only M870 magnum I see is an M870 magnum duck gun mfg,d from 1964 to present.Changes were made in that time span such as rem-choke.You need to post barrel length,whether it has screwin chokes,plain or rib barrel, any and all writing,such as whether it says field wingmaster or express.Post a picture if you can. sam.

thenick369 · 04-10-2008, 08:16 AM

Thanks for all the info guys. I talked to my dad yesterday and he said that it was a regular 870. He said, like you guys did, that the magnum just means that you can shoot 3 inch shells also. It's a great looking gun, i would post pictures, but i don't have a digital camera right now. Thanks again for all the feedback, i can't wait to get out and shoot.

sell33 · 04-10-2008, 12:47 PM

My friend duck hunts with his and loves it, it will take a beating too. his is a super magnum though, shoots 3 1/2s. you got a good gun though have fun with it

04-09-2008, 03:28 PM	#1
thenick369 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3	remington 870 magnum Just a quick question for you guys. I just got a remington 870 magnum. It belonged to my grandpa and my dad said i could have it, so i went to my grandma's house and picked it up. Any info you guys have on that model would be great. I looked around and couldn't find any info on it. thanks.

04-09-2008, 03:34 PM	#2
BaserRonin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In a Dark Cubicle Posts: 371	Does that 870 say 'Remington Express Magnum' on the side? __________________ "It is useless for the sheep to pass resolutions in favour of vegetarianism" ~ R. W. Inge

04-09-2008, 03:35 PM	#3
texnmidwest Where's that Coyote?! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 4,067	The 870 is a very fine weapon that has stood the test of time for a long long time. Very well made and almost never fails to go bang. You can find some great information about this shotgun on Remington.com. Also a full product review is available at http://www.chuckhawks.com/subscriber...ge/rem_870.htm If your shotgun is a mat blue with a satin finish stock then it is an Express model. Technically, their economy model. Differences are strictly cosmetic. If it is high gloss then a Wingmaster. Either variation will be a reliable shotgun for generations with reasonable care. __________________ "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (If all else fails play dead)

04-09-2008, 03:41 PM	#6
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 6,158	Welcome to the G&G forum thenick369. Glad to have you aboard. __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

04-09-2008, 03:35 PM	#4
rugernut Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: TEXAS Posts: 62	read the chamber length im guessing its a 12 guage i think magnum means its going to have a 3 in. or a 3 1/2 in. chamber but you can still shoot 2 3/4 in. shells whatever size the chamber says is the longest shell you can use. other than that it is a regular remington 870 also look for the model no. on the gun that should tell you if it is a 870 express wich is the cheaper model (still just as good the finish is not as good its the same gun inside) or it would say 870 wingmaster wich is the more expensive model (better finish)

04-09-2008, 03:41 PM	#5
Bravo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 1,987	I would shoot 2 3/4" shells until you find out exactly what model it is. If it's magnum, then you can shoot 3", if it's super magnum, then you can shoot 3.5"

04-09-2008, 03:45 PM	#8
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,087	You need more info.The only M870 magnum I see is an M870 magnum duck gun mfg,d from 1964 to present.Changes were made in that time span such as rem-choke.You need to post barrel length,whether it has screwin chokes,plain or rib barrel, any and all writing,such as whether it says field wingmaster or express.Post a picture if you can. sam.

04-10-2008, 08:16 AM	#9
thenick369 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3	Thanks for all the info guys. I talked to my dad yesterday and he said that it was a regular 870. He said, like you guys did, that the magnum just means that you can shoot 3 inch shells also. It's a great looking gun, i would post pictures, but i don't have a digital camera right now. Thanks again for all the feedback, i can't wait to get out and shoot.

04-10-2008, 12:47 PM	#10
sell33 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,320	My friend duck hunts with his and loves it, it will take a beating too. his is a super magnum though, shoots 3 1/2s. you got a good gun though have fun with it