Rem 870 Express LOP

Treker22 · December 13, 2009, 09:54 PM

Hey guys, need some help for a friend. His girlfriend got him a Rem 870 Express (26" barrel) 12 GA with the wood stock and forend, but it's a little to long for him. He really likes wood furniture; is there a shorter wood stock available (i.e. Youth stock, etc.) ?

Thanks for the help!

colostomyclown · December 13, 2009, 10:03 PM

it can be shortened by a gunsmith witha nicer recoil pad installed for 75 bucks or less i'd say

oneounceload · December 13, 2009, 10:11 PM

He could always get fitted and sized and then have the stock modified accordingly.

Lee Lapin · December 13, 2009, 11:01 PM

Best bet is to find a 'smith who will shorten it as needed, and either re-install the original recoil pad, or spend a few bucks more and put on a premium pad.

lpl

Treker22 · December 13, 2009, 11:32 PM

So a gunsmith can whittle a wood stock to different sizes? The recoil pad is really thick. Would it be cheaper and easier just to cut a few layers off?

Regolith · December 13, 2009, 11:56 PM

I wouldn't mess withe recoil pad. For one, I don't think it's solid rubber, and two, that thickness helps a lot to keep felt recoil down.

What the smith will probably do is a cut a bit off the end of the wooden stock. Your friend could probably do this himself with a good saw, but the smith will likely do a better looking job, unless your friend is experienced with wood working.

If your friend wants to do this himself, he should check on the internet for instructions on determining the correct length of pull, then subtract that number from the current stock's LOP to get the correct number of inches you have to remove from the rear of the stock. Make sure the cut is made squarely with the original cut, remove the wood, and then remount the recoil pad after making any necessary finishing touches to the wood.

Alternatively, you could probably find a replacement wood stock with a short LOP, but wood stocks can be expensive, and likely costs more than having a gunsmith change it for you.

oneounceload · December 14, 2009, 09:49 AM

To cut a stock correctly typically takes a certain jig due to the lack of flat surfaces - cut wrong and it will not shoot where he wants it to - leave that to the gunsmith. However, if he doesn't know what his correct measurements are - and they entail more than just LOP - spending a few dollars for a fitting session will give him those dimensions. He can then have the stock altered to those dimensions so that now the gun will not just fit LOP somewhat close, but all the dimensions will make it fit like an extension of his arm, resulting in better success whether on clays or feathered birds.

December 13, 2009, 09:54 PM	#1
Treker22 Junior Member Join Date: November 22, 2009 Posts: 12	Rem 870 Express LOP Hey guys, need some help for a friend. His girlfriend got him a Rem 870 Express (26" barrel) 12 GA with the wood stock and forend, but it's a little to long for him. He really likes wood furniture; is there a shorter wood stock available (i.e. Youth stock, etc.) ? Thanks for the help!

December 13, 2009, 11:01 PM	#4
Lee Lapin Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2004 Location: SE NC Posts: 1,239	Best bet is to find a 'smith who will shorten it as needed, and either re-install the original recoil pad, or spend a few bucks more and put on a premium pad. 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.

December 13, 2009, 10:03 PM	#2
colostomyclown Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2009 Posts: 613	it can be shortened by a gunsmith witha nicer recoil pad installed for 75 bucks or less i'd say

December 13, 2009, 10:11 PM	#3
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	He could always get fitted and sized and then have the stock modified accordingly.

December 13, 2009, 11:32 PM	#5
Treker22 Junior Member Join Date: November 22, 2009 Posts: 12	So a gunsmith can whittle a wood stock to different sizes? The recoil pad is really thick. Would it be cheaper and easier just to cut a few layers off?

December 13, 2009, 11:56 PM	#6
Regolith Senior Member Join Date: September 30, 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 400	I wouldn't mess withe recoil pad. For one, I don't think it's solid rubber, and two, that thickness helps a lot to keep felt recoil down. What the smith will probably do is a cut a bit off the end of the wooden stock. Your friend could probably do this himself with a good saw, but the smith will likely do a better looking job, unless your friend is experienced with wood working. If your friend wants to do this himself, he should check on the internet for instructions on determining the correct length of pull, then subtract that number from the current stock's LOP to get the correct number of inches you have to remove from the rear of the stock. Make sure the cut is made squarely with the original cut, remove the wood, and then remount the recoil pad after making any necessary finishing touches to the wood. Alternatively, you could probably find a replacement wood stock with a short LOP, but wood stocks can be expensive, and likely costs more than having a gunsmith change it for you.

December 14, 2009, 09:49 AM	#7
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	To cut a stock correctly typically takes a certain jig due to the lack of flat surfaces - cut wrong and it will not shoot where he wants it to - leave that to the gunsmith. However, if he doesn't know what his correct measurements are - and they entail more than just LOP - spending a few dollars for a fitting session will give him those dimensions. He can then have the stock altered to those dimensions so that now the gun will not just fit LOP somewhat close, but all the dimensions will make it fit like an extension of his arm, resulting in better success whether on clays or feathered birds.