Accessories for the Remington

lalo56 · April 30, 2006, 02:16 PM

I am new and just got my Shotgun for hunting quail, and waterfowl. I was wondering what accessories would you recommend me get for the Remington 870 Express synthetic 12/26.

Dave McC · April 30, 2006, 08:23 PM

A sling.

Ammo.

That's all you need....

lalo56 · April 30, 2006, 08:31 PM

does the Shotgun come with a case? I bought it new from a dealer. what ammo is recommended for quail?

Dave McC · May 1, 2006, 08:30 AM

Light field loads with 7 1/2 or 8 shot work well on quail when properly directed.

Same for dove, woodcock,rail and similar smallish birds. Qiail usualy need an open choke like Cylinder IC or Skeet.

HTH....

Guyon · May 4, 2006, 08:58 PM

I'd probably put an old-style safety (and old-style safety spring & detent ball) on it.

If you're hunting, you'll need some sling swivels and a sling. I'm assuming here it already has sling studs.

If not, you'll have to install them, which is easier on a wooden stock than a synthetic. Uncle Mike's makes a kit which includes the mag cap with stud and a rear stud that screws in. However, it's tough to get that rear stock drilled just right on a synthetic. If your gun doesn't have sling studs and you really want them, it might be easier to just change out the rear stock on a synthetic gun. Another option is a sling that loops around the barrel on the front and the stock on the back. Never cared much for this option myself, however.

Shotguns don't generally come with a case unless (a) you run up on a promotional, or (b) you're buying a more expensive shotgun. I did once get a nice aluminum hard case with a Remington 870, but that was a promotional that Academy was running several years ago. For a hunting gun, just a decent soft case with a zipper will suffice. Lots easier to tuck the gun behind a truck seat, in a tool box, etc. with a soft case.

+1 on Dave McC's recommended loads and chokes.

Guyon · May 4, 2006, 09:13 PM

lalo56, I forgot to add: Welcome to TFL!

Between TFL and its spin-off site, TheHighRoad.org, you can find an abundance of shotgunning info with the Search function. Dave McC and some others on these two boards have forgotten more about shotguns than I'll probably ever learn.

Good hunting to you.

lalo56 · May 5, 2006, 02:03 AM

Thank your Sir,

I have met a guy who owns and shoots alot of guns and he is willing to teach me. I appreciate all the information and i am open minded and taking it all as well as doing my own research. Getting some of the questions asked for hunting license and so on.

I will post the pictures on Tuesday when i get my Gun. That week i will go shoot it as well. Im anxious.

April 30, 2006, 02:16 PM	#1
lalo56 Junior Member Join Date: April 30, 2006 Posts: 3	Accessories for the Remington I am new and just got my Shotgun for hunting quail, and waterfowl. I was wondering what accessories would you recommend me get for the Remington 870 Express synthetic 12/26.

May 4, 2006, 08:58 PM	#5
Guyon Senior Member Join Date: July 27, 2000 Location: Over the Hills and Through the Woods, Tennessee Posts: 1,207	I'd probably put an old-style safety (and old-style safety spring & detent ball) on it. If you're hunting, you'll need some sling swivels and a sling. I'm assuming here it already has sling studs. If not, you'll have to install them, which is easier on a wooden stock than a synthetic. Uncle Mike's makes a kit which includes the mag cap with stud and a rear stud that screws in. However, it's tough to get that rear stock drilled just right on a synthetic. If your gun doesn't have sling studs and you really want them, it might be easier to just change out the rear stock on a synthetic gun. Another option is a sling that loops around the barrel on the front and the stock on the back. Never cared much for this option myself, however. Shotguns don't generally come with a case unless (a) you run up on a promotional, or (b) you're buying a more expensive shotgun. I did once get a nice aluminum hard case with a Remington 870, but that was a promotional that Academy was running several years ago. For a hunting gun, just a decent soft case with a zipper will suffice. Lots easier to tuck the gun behind a truck seat, in a tool box, etc. with a soft case. +1 on Dave McC's recommended loads and chokes. __________________ Gun control should just be about hitting your target.

May 4, 2006, 09:13 PM	#6
Guyon Senior Member Join Date: July 27, 2000 Location: Over the Hills and Through the Woods, Tennessee Posts: 1,207	lalo56, I forgot to add: Welcome to TFL! Between TFL and its spin-off site, TheHighRoad.org, you can find an abundance of shotgunning info with the Search function. Dave McC and some others on these two boards have forgotten more about shotguns than I'll probably ever learn. Good hunting to you. __________________ Gun control should just be about hitting your target.

April 30, 2006, 08:23 PM	#2
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	A sling. Ammo. That's all you need....

April 30, 2006, 08:31 PM	#3
lalo56 Junior Member Join Date: April 30, 2006 Posts: 3	does the Shotgun come with a case? I bought it new from a dealer. what ammo is recommended for quail?

May 1, 2006, 08:30 AM	#4
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Light field loads with 7 1/2 or 8 shot work well on quail when properly directed. Same for dove, woodcock,rail and similar smallish birds. Qiail usualy need an open choke like Cylinder IC or Skeet. HTH....

May 5, 2006, 02:03 AM	#7
lalo56 Junior Member Join Date: April 30, 2006 Posts: 3	Thank your Sir, I have met a guy who owns and shoots alot of guns and he is willing to teach me. I appreciate all the information and i am open minded and taking it all as well as doing my own research. Getting some of the questions asked for hunting license and so on. I will post the pictures on Tuesday when i get my Gun. That week i will go shoot it as well. Im anxious.