My Bird Gun

Discussion of the Remington 870 for hunting.
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Jefferson
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My Bird Gun

Post by Jefferson » Fri Jan 19, 2018 8:43 pm

1997 870 Express 3’’
26’’ Rem Ribbed Barrel
Police Trigger
Heavy Duty Magazine Spring
Hogue Rubberized Stock/Forend
Aluminum Shell Follower
Non MIM Extractor
Aftermarket Sling Swivel Magazine Cap
Carlson Extended Modified Titanium Choke
Allen Red Front Site
Quake Rubberized Sling
Polished Chamber
Banded Black Label Case
Uncle Mikes’s Dry Bag

Future Upgrades:
Cerakote Finish
Tapped Front/Mid Bead
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TexasArmor84
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Re: My Bird Gun

Post by TexasArmor84 » Fri Jan 19, 2018 9:01 pm

Iam liking your work horse there. How the hogue stock and forend with water? Also why is there a marine police trigger in it?


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Jefferson
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Re: My Bird Gun

Post by Jefferson » Fri Jan 19, 2018 9:06 pm

Thank you, it has seen many ducks hit the water. Hogue makes a very durable product. Grip when I need it and comfort in cold and wet conditions.

The trigger appears a marine magnum. I recently had a improper Cerakote application and took a wheel brush to the entire shotgun for refinishing. Until then I keep the rust off with a steel brush and CLP.

efriedrich
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Re: My Bird Gun

Post by efriedrich » Sat Jan 20, 2018 10:53 pm

I bet the action is silky smooth, nice shotgun. I like a 26 inch barrel.

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Re: My Bird Gun

Post by couliewalker » Sun Jan 21, 2018 1:08 am

Definitely looks like a duck killing machine.I was wondering if the hogue grips make the gun heavier or lighter.
What's the weight and how's the recoil with 3" steel?

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Re: My Bird Gun

Post by Jefferson » Sun Jan 21, 2018 1:33 am

Yes, smooth action and a heavy trigger. The gun has a nice heft to it which I have found reduces felt recoil.

I generally run 3’’ 2 shot though I also shoot BB at geese and 4 shot at close ranges. I haven’t found a shell I can’t cycle. My go to loads are Federal Premium Blackcloud.

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