What kind of shells does a Remington 870 use?
What kind of shells does a Remington 870 use?
Remington Model 870
| Remington 870 | |
|---|---|
| Barrel length | 14 in (360 mm) to 30 in (760 mm) |
| Cartridge | 12 gauge, 16 gauge, 20 gauge, 28 gauge, or .410 bore |
| Action | Pump-action |
| Feed system | 3+1, 4+1, 5+1, 6+1, or 7+1 round internal tube magazine, or an external 6+1 box magazine |
Can my Remington 870 shoot 3 inch shells?
Short answer – yes. You can indeed put 3-inch shells in a Remington 870. In most cases, at least. Your shotgun needs to have been rifled correctly so that rounds that big can even fit inside the barrel.
How many shells fit in a Remington 870?
An 870 will come standard with a 5 round Mag tube (4 in the mag, 1 in the chamber) using 2 3/4″ shells. You can get mag extensions to hold 7, 8 or 10 rounds.
Can you use mini shells in a Remington 870?
There should be no problems using mini-shells because 870 has a carrier. I tried shooting shorter shotshells without any problems but don’t have experience with Agula mini-shells.
Are mini shells good for home defense?
Mini Shells are great for plinking, skeet shooting, and certain types of hunting. Some people also swear by mini shells as a means of home defense. But you can’t shoot a mini shell and expect results beyond the limitations of its design. It’s not a standard shotgun shell and never will be.
What are Shorty shotgun shells for?
Let’s call them short shells rather than minis. They’re basically a reduced recoil load that allows you to add roughly one extra shell in a shotgun magazine tube. The six-pellet buckshot round is an excellent load for sensitive recoil shooters.
How many shells can I have in my shotgun?
3 shells
Who makes the best shotgun shells?
Best New Shotgun Ammo of the 2020 SHOT Show
- Rio’s Pro Eco shotshell wads completely dissolve in water after a couple of days.
- If you’re looking for top-of-the-line target loads, look no further than Winchester Diamond Grade.
- The pellets in Federal Force X2 Buckshot split apart on impact to create more damage and reduce the chance of over-penetration.
How many shells fit in a 12 gauge shotgun?
While most hunting shotguns hold between 2 and 5 shells (often 3 shells, to comply with U.S. regulations for migratory bird hunting), riot shotguns can have a magazine tube as long as the barrel, allowing for 6 to 10 shells to be loaded depending on the model, barrel length, and type of shells loaded.
Is a Remington 870 good for home defense?
It is my opinion that the Remington 870 pump action shotguns are excellent survival and home defense shotguns. The 870 pump action shotguns set the standards that all other pump action shotguns rely on. Remember that a personal defense weapon should be something you feel comfortable carrying at all times.
How far can 00 buckshot shoot?
100 yards
Can I use a full choke with 00 buckshot?
Of course you can shoot 00 through a full choke… Whether it patterns as well as other chokes through your specific gun is a matter of you doing your homework… But any ‘modern barrel’ in good condition will not be hurt by it… Won’t hurt the barrel, but patterns may be less than good….
Can you shoot a slug through a full choke shotgun?
A standard full choke with standard lead slugs is safe. Don’t matter if they are fixed chokes or interchangeable tubes. You probably won’t get good accuracy. The new sabot slugs or solid copper, really anything but lead, should probably not be used in full choke guns.