Remington 870 Express Extended Tube?

Hank Smith · February 20, 2002, 04:26 PM

Just recently purchased a Remington 870 Express Synthetic with the extended shell tube. The extension was factory installed, so that is how I bought it. The manual that comes with the extension states that it can hold 7 to 8 shells, however I can only fit 6 shells of 2 3/4" length. When trying to insert the 7 shell it goes halfway but can't be pushed any further. Does anyone know if 6 is the greatest amount of 2 3/4" shells that can be inserted into the extension tube? Thanks for any info.

Hank

striderteen · February 20, 2002, 05:17 PM

2 3/4 shells? I thought the Rem 870 fed 3" shells!

Meowhead · February 20, 2002, 05:20 PM

The ones that can feed three-inch shells can also use shorter ones. 2 3/4, 2 inches, whatever.

870s have problems feeding those Aguila 2" shells though..

wb880 · February 20, 2002, 05:22 PM

Yes 6 is the most. When they say 7 to 8 shot they are really saying 6 + 1 or 7 + 1. Besides the extra space will ensure the spring has more life to it. Enjoy your 870 I have the same one you do. When I bought mine on 9/11 (just a co-wink-i-dink) I paid $299, but now I see them at the local shop for $369

Al in Md. · February 20, 2002, 05:56 PM

To Expand on what has already been Posted the 18in. brl. model will hold 6+1 and the 20in. brl. models 7+1 two and three quarter in. shells. That would probably be the reason for the two listed capacities. If you want to use 3 in. Mag shells (and enjoy the sledgehammer to the shoulder recoil experiance) you will have to reduce mag loading even more. Consider downloading the mag. tube by one round to keep the mag spring from being compressed to the max to increase spring life. My H.D. shotty stays in standby with loaded mag and empty chamber. Remember Safety takes no coffee breaks! Hope this helps(unless it is incorrect then it won't help much at all.) Al in Md.

9mmMike · February 21, 2002, 09:04 AM

To refine all of the above;
If you bought an 870 with an 18" barrel and factory extension, you will be able to put 6 + 1 in it. The 20" barrel (like mine) will hold 7 + 1. The "+" is the round in the chamber, if you were wondering.
Mike

Hank Smith · February 21, 2002, 09:06 AM

Thanks for all the information. I actually paid $350 with the extension installed. I saw the same model without the extension for $300.

Concerning spring life, I currently have 6 shells in the extension, I don't chamber the shotgun. Should I only put in 5 to increase spring life? Please don't forget that with 6 shells I have about 1.5" of space that the spring can be still compressed. So it the spring isn't fully compressed. Again thanks for all the info.

Hank

wb880 · February 21, 2002, 03:51 PM

nope it is fine like that. I have had mine loaded with 6 federal 000 rounds since day 1, so about 165 days. I have been to the range a few times and never had a problem. So with my experence, which is still kinda limited at this time, you should be fine with loading 6 2.75 inch rounds in the magtube. Oh, one more thing, I recently checked the strength of my mag spring and compared it to a new one( same model right next to each other) and there was no difference that I could tell.

APSAC · February 21, 2002, 11:29 PM

I thought Remington was so PC they wouldn't sell the 870 with an extended magazine tube. Was it really factory installed? I wonder if you have to get it from the Custom Shop? I know the 870 Police comes that way but I wasn't aware the Express did.

Guyon · February 22, 2002, 08:06 AM

Yep, factory installed. I've seen a number of these HD guns with the 18 inch barrel and extended magazine. The Remington extensions are of decent quality and look good.

February 20, 2002, 04:26 PM	#1
Hank Smith Member Join Date: January 29, 2001 Posts: 26	Remington 870 Express Extended Tube? Just recently purchased a Remington 870 Express Synthetic with the extended shell tube. The extension was factory installed, so that is how I bought it. The manual that comes with the extension states that it can hold 7 to 8 shells, however I can only fit 6 shells of 2 3/4" length. When trying to insert the 7 shell it goes halfway but can't be pushed any further. Does anyone know if 6 is the greatest amount of 2 3/4" shells that can be inserted into the extension tube? Thanks for any info. Hank

February 21, 2002, 09:04 AM	#6
9mmMike Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2000 Location: SE PA Posts: 1,049	To refine all of the above; If you bought an 870 with an 18" barrel and factory extension, you will be able to put 6 + 1 in it. The 20" barrel (like mine) will hold 7 + 1. The "+" is the round in the chamber, if you were wondering. Mike __________________ "Freedom is not free" Visit TheRallyPoint.org TheRallyPoint at LRGC- Saturday August 26th IF YOU LIVE IN PA AND DID NOT VOTE, YOU DESERVE TO LOSE YOUR GUNS!

February 22, 2002, 08:06 AM	#10
Guyon Senior Member Join Date: July 27, 2000 Location: Over the Hills and Through the Woods, Tennessee Posts: 1,207	Yep, factory installed. I've seen a number of these HD guns with the 18 inch barrel and extended magazine. The Remington extensions are of decent quality and look good. __________________ Gun control should just be about hitting your target.

February 20, 2002, 05:17 PM	#2
striderteen Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2001 Location: Pasadena, California Posts: 590	2 3/4 shells? I thought the Rem 870 fed 3" shells!

February 20, 2002, 05:20 PM	#3
Meowhead Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2002 Posts: 271	The ones that can feed three-inch shells can also use shorter ones. 2 3/4, 2 inches, whatever. 870s have problems feeding those Aguila 2" shells though..

February 20, 2002, 05:22 PM	#4
wb880 Junior Member Join Date: February 14, 2002 Posts: 9	Yes 6 is the most. When they say 7 to 8 shot they are really saying 6 + 1 or 7 + 1. Besides the extra space will ensure the spring has more life to it. Enjoy your 870 I have the same one you do. When I bought mine on 9/11 (just a co-wink-i-dink) I paid $299, but now I see them at the local shop for $369

February 20, 2002, 05:56 PM	#5
Al in Md. Member Join Date: October 27, 2001 Posts: 77	To Expand on what has already been Posted the 18in. brl. model will hold 6+1 and the 20in. brl. models 7+1 two and three quarter in. shells. That would probably be the reason for the two listed capacities. If you want to use 3 in. Mag shells (and enjoy the sledgehammer to the shoulder recoil experiance) you will have to reduce mag loading even more. Consider downloading the mag. tube by one round to keep the mag spring from being compressed to the max to increase spring life. My H.D. shotty stays in standby with loaded mag and empty chamber. Remember Safety takes no coffee breaks! Hope this helps(unless it is incorrect then it won't help much at all.) Al in Md.

February 21, 2002, 09:06 AM	#7
Hank Smith Member Join Date: January 29, 2001 Posts: 26	Thanks for all the information. I actually paid $350 with the extension installed. I saw the same model without the extension for $300. Concerning spring life, I currently have 6 shells in the extension, I don't chamber the shotgun. Should I only put in 5 to increase spring life? Please don't forget that with 6 shells I have about 1.5" of space that the spring can be still compressed. So it the spring isn't fully compressed. Again thanks for all the info. Hank

February 21, 2002, 03:51 PM	#8
wb880 Junior Member Join Date: February 14, 2002 Posts: 9	nope it is fine like that. I have had mine loaded with 6 federal 000 rounds since day 1, so about 165 days. I have been to the range a few times and never had a problem. So with my experence, which is still kinda limited at this time, you should be fine with loading 6 2.75 inch rounds in the magtube. Oh, one more thing, I recently checked the strength of my mag spring and compared it to a new one( same model right next to each other) and there was no difference that I could tell.

February 21, 2002, 11:29 PM	#9
APSAC Member Join Date: February 14, 2002 Posts: 29	I thought Remington was so PC they wouldn't sell the 870 with an extended magazine tube. Was it really factory installed? I wonder if you have to get it from the Custom Shop? I know the 870 Police comes that way but I wasn't aware the Express did.