Lengthening 870 stock

1911fan · May 7, 2001, 02:41 PM

Is there any way to lengthen the synthetic stock on an 870?? The factory stock is about 1.5-2" too short for me.

Is there possibly an aftermarket replacement??

Thanks,

Mike

jthuang · May 7, 2001, 03:58 PM

Hey Mike,

Choate Machine & Tool makes an aftermarket stock for the Remington 870 that takes adjustable spacers. You can add/remove spacers to fit your particular needs.

http://www.bushmaster.com/shopping/s...onal_style.htm

Not affiliated, etc.

Justin

banjobart · May 7, 2001, 07:27 PM

Wear a down puffy vest.

Sorry, just kidding.

Dave McC · May 7, 2001, 08:00 PM

Most shops and mail order companies have spacers for a few bucks, usually in 1/4" thicknesses, that can be used to lengthen the stock a bit, but 1 1/2" is a bit much for that.

The Trap stock w/ Monte Carlo is longer, mine runs 15", while the utility stock on my parts gun runs 13 1/2", and an friend's 870 Express splits the difference at 14".

A thicker pad and a couple of spacers might give you enough length, but if it's a "Serious" shotgun, you may do better leaving it short.

BTW, if you go the above route, you'll need longer pad screws.

Or.....

Leave your pad on it, add a coupla shims made from scrap leather inside a slip on pad and put it together. It won't look as nice as a Purdy, but it'll work fine.

1911fan · May 8, 2001, 08:17 AM

Dave,

This is more of a utility gun (26" barrel). It's the only one I have with 3.5" chambers, so it's mostly used for hunting. I have a couple of sporting clays shoots coming up that require a pump gun, so I took it out last weekend and shot a couple rounds of skeet with it to get used to it (I hadn't shot it in about 4 months). After putting 50 shells through it, I realized that I really needed the extra length.

Mike

Dave McC · May 8, 2001, 09:30 AM

Ok, Mike, and I sure would like to find a Sporting course that requires a pump. I'd like to see how I'd do on triples, no rabbits, please.

Try that slip on setup,since it's cheap,reversible,cheap, easy,cheap, etc.

I was planning on putting one on Frankenstein, just to see how a longer stock would affect my wingshooting in warm weather. I'll let you know...

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May 7, 2001, 02:41 PM	#1
1911fan Member Join Date: October 3, 2000 Posts: 25	Is there any way to lengthen the synthetic stock on an 870?? The factory stock is about 1.5-2" too short for me. Is there possibly an aftermarket replacement?? Thanks, Mike

May 7, 2001, 03:58 PM	#2
jthuang Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2000 Posts: 823	Hey Mike, Choate Machine & Tool makes an aftermarket stock for the Remington 870 that takes adjustable spacers. You can add/remove spacers to fit your particular needs. http://www.bushmaster.com/shopping/s...onal_style.htm Not affiliated, etc. Justin

May 7, 2001, 07:27 PM	#3
banjobart Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 188	Wear a down puffy vest. Sorry, just kidding.

May 7, 2001, 08:00 PM	#4
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Most shops and mail order companies have spacers for a few bucks, usually in 1/4" thicknesses, that can be used to lengthen the stock a bit, but 1 1/2" is a bit much for that. The Trap stock w/ Monte Carlo is longer, mine runs 15", while the utility stock on my parts gun runs 13 1/2", and an friend's 870 Express splits the difference at 14". A thicker pad and a couple of spacers might give you enough length, but if it's a "Serious" shotgun, you may do better leaving it short. BTW, if you go the above route, you'll need longer pad screws. Or..... Leave your pad on it, add a coupla shims made from scrap leather inside a slip on pad and put it together. It won't look as nice as a Purdy, but it'll work fine.

May 8, 2001, 08:17 AM	#5
1911fan Member Join Date: October 3, 2000 Posts: 25	Dave, This is more of a utility gun (26" barrel). It's the only one I have with 3.5" chambers, so it's mostly used for hunting. I have a couple of sporting clays shoots coming up that require a pump gun, so I took it out last weekend and shot a couple rounds of skeet with it to get used to it (I hadn't shot it in about 4 months). After putting 50 shells through it, I realized that I really needed the extra length. Mike

May 8, 2001, 09:30 AM	#6
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Ok, Mike, and I sure would like to find a Sporting course that requires a pump. I'd like to see how I'd do on triples, no rabbits, please. Try that slip on setup,since it's cheap,reversible,cheap, easy,cheap, etc. I was planning on putting one on Frankenstein, just to see how a longer stock would affect my wingshooting in warm weather. I'll let you know...