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Old January 25, 2011, 06:38 PM   #4
drail
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It does not in any way harm the mainspring to leave an 870 cocked for long periods. The firing pin spring is relaxed whether the hammer is cocked or not. The only spring you're probably going to ever have to replace on an 870 is the mag spring. Leaving the mag spring FULLY compressed for long periods can weaken it over time and cause the loaded rounds to swell. Download the mag by one round. I store my 870 for use with a round chambered and then pull the bolt back 1" or so. In this position the bolt is over and blocking the hammer so it cannot discharge. Grab the shotgun and push the forend forward 1" to put the shell back in battery. No safeties to find and much quicker than cyling the forend full back and forward. No, I don't have childern in the house. Ever. Just me and the wife.

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