Rem. 870 Advice Please

TPAW · January 29, 2012, 04:20 PM

Can anyone recommend a quality extension tube for my Rem. 870, 12 Ga. I would like to load 8 rounds. Thank you.

NYCShooter · January 29, 2012, 06:28 PM

http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Magazine.../products/163/

Can't load 8. With two shot extension: 6 in magazine +1 in chamber = 7 max.

dogtown tom · January 29, 2012, 07:55 PM

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NYCShooter Can't load 8. With two shot extension: 6 in magazine +1 in chamber = 7 max.

Sure you can....you just get a 20" Remington factory +3 extension:

F32368 not shown 870 MAGAZINE EXT KIT 18" BLUE W/ SWIVEL (STUD ONLY) $ 83.00
F32367 not shown 870 MAGAZINE EXT KIT 20" BLUE W/ SWIVEL (STUD ONLY) $ 83.00

NYCShooter · January 29, 2012, 08:25 PM

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Sure you can....you just get a 20" Remington factory +3 extension:

F32368 not shown 870 MAGAZINE EXT KIT 18" BLUE W/ SWIVEL (STUD ONLY) $ 83.00
F32367 not shown 870 MAGAZINE EXT KIT 20" BLUE W/ SWIVEL (STUD ONLY) $ 83.00

Yep, you sure can. You can even add a 4 or 5 round extension. However, I assume the OP has an 18" barrel, in which case anything over a 2-round extension will protrude past the end of the barrel - not a good thing.

JohnAL · January 29, 2012, 09:14 PM

I just installed a Wilson Combat +2 on an older Wingmaster. I was impressed with the quality.

TPAW · January 30, 2012, 01:48 AM

I like the Wilson Combat extension. My 870 does have and 18" barrel, so I would be looking to hold 6.
Woud I require a different spring?

NYCShooter · January 30, 2012, 02:44 AM

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My 870 does have and 18" barrel, so I would be looking to hold 6.

6 in the magazine, plus 1 in the chamber

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Woud I require a different spring?

The Wilson extension comes with an extra-strength spring and a new follower. I have used these on several 870's and I think they are the best; most of the custom 870 gun builders use the Wilson extension. They are very sturdy and do not require a barrel/magazine clamp (but I use one anyway - but that's just me).

Just be sure to choose the right one, depending on how you wish to mount your sling: left side, right side, vertical, stud, or no sling mount.

**Spats McGee** · January 30, 2012, 12:42 PM

I like Choate: https://secure.riflestock.com/catalo...CID=244&Lev=S3

TPAW · January 31, 2012, 07:08 PM

Thank you all for your help. I have decided on the Wilson extension and a vertical sling mount.

January 29, 2012, 04:20 PM	#1
TPAW Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2005 Posts: 2,860	Rem. 870 Advice Please Can anyone recommend a quality extension tube for my Rem. 870, 12 Ga. I would like to load 8 rounds. Thank you.

January 30, 2012, 12:42 PM	#8
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January 29, 2012, 06:28 PM	#2
NYCShooter Senior Member Join Date: October 2, 2009 Posts: 103	http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Magazine.../products/163/ Can't load 8. With two shot extension: 6 in magazine +1 in chamber = 7 max.

January 29, 2012, 09:14 PM	#5
JohnAL Member Join Date: August 19, 2011 Location: Lower Alabama Posts: 28	I just installed a Wilson Combat +2 on an older Wingmaster. I was impressed with the quality.

January 30, 2012, 01:48 AM	#6
TPAW Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2005 Posts: 2,860	I like the Wilson Combat extension. My 870 does have and 18" barrel, so I would be looking to hold 6. Woud I require a different spring?

January 31, 2012, 07:08 PM	#9
TPAW Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2005 Posts: 2,860	Thank you all for your help. I have decided on the Wilson extension and a vertical sling mount.