11-87 barrel seal

horseman308 · August 26, 2011, 12:48 PM

Can you use any appropriately sized rubber O-ring to replace the barrel seal on a Remington 11-87, or are you required to use the specific size sold by Remington/Brownells/etc?

highvel · August 26, 2011, 01:30 PM

If you can find the correct size, go for it!

oneounceload · August 26, 2011, 02:48 PM

I prefer Viton o-rings of the same size from the auto supply house - they last longer than the plain ones from Remington

Pahoo · August 26, 2011, 03:54 PM

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I prefer Viton o-rings of the same size from the auto supply house - they last longer than the plain ones from Remington

I'm not aware of what O-Ring Remington provides. I know that with proper care and cleaning, mine have provided good performance. By my measure, Viton would be prefered over Buna-N. So I guess my answer is; no, you can't put just any grade of O-ring and of course, size is a factor ....

Be Safe !!!

AllenJ · August 26, 2011, 04:19 PM

After spending $5 on a Remington O-ring and having it fall apart after one morning of shooting ducks I ordered 9 from a guy on Ebay for the same price. I do not know what brand they were but I have yet to use them up.

g.willikers · August 26, 2011, 05:05 PM

Hardware store O-rings seem to work ok.
They might not last as long as others, but it's so easy to change one, why not?

johnbt · August 27, 2011, 08:43 AM

Size: 12 ga. is #21 and 20 ga. is #19. Grainger's carries Viton, about 3 for $1. Part #2-021 and 2-019.

RsqVet · August 27, 2011, 11:12 PM

Yeah... believe me Remmington does not make them, and they are nothing exotic. A bag should be able to be had at McMaster Carr for about 12 bucks or less for 100

August 26, 2011, 05:05 PM	#6
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	Hardware store O-rings seem to work ok. They might not last as long as others, but it's so easy to change one, why not? __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

August 26, 2011, 12:48 PM	#1
horseman308 Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 526	11-87 barrel seal Can you use any appropriately sized rubber O-ring to replace the barrel seal on a Remington 11-87, or are you required to use the specific size sold by Remington/Brownells/etc? __________________ You only take one shot at a time - make it count.

August 26, 2011, 01:30 PM	#2
highvel Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2010 Location: Powhatan VA Posts: 633	If you can find the correct size, go for it! __________________ Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.--Mark Twain "I have opinions of my own 'strong opinions' but I don't always agree with them."--George Bush

August 26, 2011, 02:48 PM	#3
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	I prefer Viton o-rings of the same size from the auto supply house - they last longer than the plain ones from Remington

August 26, 2011, 04:19 PM	#5
AllenJ Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,766	After spending $5 on a Remington O-ring and having it fall apart after one morning of shooting ducks I ordered 9 from a guy on Ebay for the same price. I do not know what brand they were but I have yet to use them up.

August 27, 2011, 08:43 AM	#7
johnbt Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 1999 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Posts: 6,004	Size: 12 ga. is #21 and 20 ga. is #19. Grainger's carries Viton, about 3 for $1. Part #2-021 and 2-019.

August 27, 2011, 11:12 PM	#8
RsqVet Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2005 Posts: 2,474	Yeah... believe me Remmington does not make them, and they are nothing exotic. A bag should be able to be had at McMaster Carr for about 12 bucks or less for 100