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Lee Lapin · January 7, 2011, 11:15 PM

I too prefer the style of tool shown at http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=723227 for R&R (removing and reinstalling) 870 fore-ends. This tool lets you finish tightening up the forearm nut with the action open and the forearm back all the way at the receiver, so you can better center up the forearm to avoid barrel rub. It lets the magazine tube protrude from the front of the tool and you can use the receiver to gauge how well centered the forearm is- of course, the barrel has to be removed to do this. Works on the various 870 clones (Hawk 981/982, Pardner Pump etc) I've used it on so far as well.

And it's on sale for $19.49 till the end of the month...

lpl

January 7, 2011, 11:15 PM	#7
Lee Lapin Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2004 Location: SE NC Posts: 1,239	I too prefer the style of tool shown at http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=723227 for R&R (removing and reinstalling) 870 fore-ends. This tool lets you finish tightening up the forearm nut with the action open and the forearm back all the way at the receiver, so you can better center up the forearm to avoid barrel rub. It lets the magazine tube protrude from the front of the tool and you can use the receiver to gauge how well centered the forearm is- of course, the barrel has to be removed to do this. Works on the various 870 clones (Hawk 981/982, Pardner Pump etc) I've used it on so far as well. And it's on sale for $19.49 till the end of the month... lpl __________________ Mindset - Skillset - Toolset. In that order! Attitude and skill will get you through times of no gear, better than gear will get you through times of no attitude and no skill.