Remington 870... a few questions

ZeRoiFeX · June 29, 2005, 06:13 PM

I just recently bought an 870 18" express synthetic, and I just had a few questions.

1) Is dry firing the shotgun gunna harm it?
2) Is it possible to clay shoot with the 18" model?
3) Is it ok to load and unload the same cartridge over and over?

Thank you to whoever takes the time to answer this noob's questions.

Edward429451 · June 29, 2005, 06:21 PM

1) No.
2) If you're good.

3) Yes, within reason.

Mannlicher · June 29, 2005, 06:23 PM

agreed

Skeetin'870 · June 29, 2005, 07:48 PM

18' barell isnt that big a deal ask rugerdude. he went from an O/U to a riot shotgun and just got his first 25

Dave McC · June 30, 2005, 03:18 AM

1, No, within reason.

2, It'll work for skeet, a great game, and for some shots at SC. For trap and longer shots, best to pick up a second, longer barrel with choke tubes. Or, get another 870 so equipped.

3,yes, but you may be better off with dummy rounds for safety's sake.

Nnobby45 · June 30, 2005, 04:26 AM

TIP: Of course observe all safety rules.

Bring slide to rear enough to remove round from chamber (if there is one), but stopping short of feeding a round from the magazine. Then push up on lifter (shell carrier) to get it out of the way. Bring slide the rest of the way to the rear while catching the shell as it pops out ( I like to put my thumb on the case head and let it ease out). Then push in on the right shell latch with right fore-finger to unload each additional round (it'll be on the left with the gun upside down --the shell latch--not the finger

). Double check chamber (put finger in it) and magazine.

ZeRoiFeX · June 30, 2005, 08:46 PM

Thank you guys for all your input... I know a lot of boards get angry at noobs for asking such questions, but you guys are very good about it. Thank you all...

June 29, 2005, 06:13 PM	#1
ZeRoiFeX Junior Member Join Date: June 27, 2005 Posts: 14	Remington 870... a few questions I just recently bought an 870 18" express synthetic, and I just had a few questions. 1) Is dry firing the shotgun gunna harm it? 2) Is it possible to clay shoot with the 18" model? 3) Is it ok to load and unload the same cartridge over and over? Thank you to whoever takes the time to answer this noob's questions.

June 29, 2005, 06:23 PM	#3
Mannlicher Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2001 Location: North Central Florida & Miami Posts: 3,209	agreed __________________ Nemo Me Impune Lacesset "The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.".........Ronald Reagan

June 29, 2005, 07:48 PM	#4
Skeetin'870 Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2005 Location: Tulsa,Ok. Posts: 288	18' barell isnt that big a deal ask rugerdude. he went from an O/U to a riot shotgun and just got his first 25 __________________ Mental prep for skeet 1 Look for the Bird 2 Gun speed to target speed 3 Head on the gun 4 Follow Through

June 29, 2005, 06:21 PM	#2
Edward429451 Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,494	1) No. 2) If you're good. 3) Yes, within reason.

June 30, 2005, 03:18 AM	#5
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	1, No, within reason. 2, It'll work for skeet, a great game, and for some shots at SC. For trap and longer shots, best to pick up a second, longer barrel with choke tubes. Or, get another 870 so equipped. 3,yes, but you may be better off with dummy rounds for safety's sake.

June 30, 2005, 04:26 AM	#6
Nnobby45 Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2004 Posts: 3,150	TIP: Of course observe all safety rules. Bring slide to rear enough to remove round from chamber (if there is one), but stopping short of feeding a round from the magazine. Then push up on lifter (shell carrier) to get it out of the way. Bring slide the rest of the way to the rear while catching the shell as it pops out ( I like to put my thumb on the case head and let it ease out). Then push in on the right shell latch with right fore-finger to unload each additional round (it'll be on the left with the gun upside down --the shell latch--not the finger ). Double check chamber (put finger in it) and magazine.

June 30, 2005, 08:46 PM	#7
ZeRoiFeX Junior Member Join Date: June 27, 2005 Posts: 14	Thank you guys for all your input... I know a lot of boards get angry at noobs for asking such questions, but you guys are very good about it. Thank you all...