Remington 870 for clays - The Firearms Forum

Jackman · 10-21-2012, 07:59 AM

Thinking about a Remington 870 for clays, 28 inch barrel , wood stocks, flat matte finish 279 dollars, the sales man says the 870 is popular with the clay shooters and also says the black matte finish rust very easy , the Mossberg 500 is my second choice but that wobbly forward stock really is a turn off. Any opinions?

myfriendis410 · 10-21-2012, 08:13 AM

Look for a good used 870 in a Wingmaster. My best friend bought one for $300 just last year so they're out there. I agree the 870 Express is awful for rusting.

RYANINMICHIGAN · 10-21-2012, 08:15 AM

If you are shooting a lot I would go for a 1100. That pump will wear you out after a couple hundred rounds. I know from experience

Jackman · 10-21-2012, 08:18 AM

Thanks but what is the 1100

Okay got it , the 1100 is the Remington in auto.

After a search pretty much decided to buy the 870, seems like a nice starter for a 16 year old, we did want a O/U but there a bit pricey where in the under 500 dollar range.

spuznick242 · 10-21-2012, 08:31 AM

I'm a huge fan of my 870 express, 28" barrel, flat black, I would buy another if I was to get a deal on it, it was my first clay gun and its my favorite, it'll wear you out, but shooting all day will wear anyone out at first. The 1100 is a good auto loader, been around for 40 years or so I think. I've seen them in my area locally comparitive in price but usually priced above good 870s.

hardluk1 · 10-21-2012, 09:28 AM

Nothing wrong with the 870. Not like your shooting heavy loads at skeet or for fun matchs - sporting clays. That 1100 will set you back some bucks. BUY USED if you can. Look for a nice older 870 with changeable choke tubes, even a well use but taken care of shotgun will be fine. You don't really want the newest versions. Older ones are simple smoother and that makes for a better working shotgun. Same goes for the mossy 500. Old ones run very fluid. The express- just get some brakefree clp and when not useing it give it a good heavy coat for a few times and let it sit that way. It does soak in after a while and will control any moisture with just normal serviceing. Also does not wipe off or dry up like some oils. Allways a little left behind.

gvw3 · 10-22-2012, 02:30 PM

My son loves his 870. We shoot trap every week end. He has a remington 1100 trap but still likes his 870 more. I have a mossberg 535 that I was using for trap and never had any issues with it. Both have thousands of rounds through them with no issues.

I now have a ruger red label over under but still shoot the mossberg every so often.

aa1911 · 10-22-2012, 02:34 PM

+1 for the 870 and a Wingmaster if you can. It's all I ever use for skeet

CloserangeReaper · 10-24-2012, 08:30 PM

I shoot clays with my 870 with 18.5" barrel with cylinder bore. I snap shoot them for practice and have no issue with working the pump, even to hit multiple clays at once. Only thing that wears me out about shooting clays with my 870 is that it will work on your shoulder after awhile.

Jackman · 10-26-2012, 07:19 AM

Well I bought the 870 Express

, its a nice looking firearm lamenated stocks with nice pattern

, feels right and the action also feels good and tight too

, the flat matte finish

will take some getting used to right now I wish it was regular bluing, havent fired it yet but we will have at some clays this weekend

vaskeet · 10-27-2012, 05:22 PM

If you are shooting for fun a 870 is fine but if you want to get serious its far from the best choice Randy

aa1911 · 10-27-2012, 05:31 PM

but shooting a perfect round with a pump is just more satisfying!

O/U is the only real 'serious shooter' option for skeet though, auto's jam and pumps, well, ya gotta pump them which detracts just a bit from getting onto your second target on doubles. But it can be done no matter what you use if you practice well enough.

There's the old saying, 'beware of the man with only one gun, for he knows how to use it very well!'

the 870 is a fine workhorse that fills many roles, that's why I own three! Just hands down the best 'standard' shotgun out there IMO

Jackman · 10-27-2012, 09:54 PM

Geez you guys are tough

, yeah I know the 870 is not the best, we shoot for fun nothing serious just fun , the 870 with rebate is 300 dollars not bad compared to a low end O/U that start at 599 dollars........ I have 100 rds and 90 clays tomorro if the rain holds off we have fun yepeeeeeeee

pdg929 · 10-28-2012, 08:04 AM

remington 1100 or 1187 great all around guns for clays and hunting if you wanted to go that route... by me dicks had the 1187 on sale for about 599

Jackman · 10-28-2012, 09:06 PM

I have plans to have a Remington 1100 at some point , we shot 100 rds today first time shooting clays at a official trap and skeet range it was a blast we hit a lot and missed a lot but did way better than we did with my single shot Savage it was a good day 130 clays tossed cost 48 dollars

10-21-2012, 07:59 AM	#1
Jackman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 446	Remington 870 for clays Thinking about a Remington 870 for clays, 28 inch barrel , wood stocks, flat matte finish 279 dollars, the sales man says the 870 is popular with the clay shooters and also says the black matte finish rust very easy , the Mossberg 500 is my second choice but that wobbly forward stock really is a turn off. Any opinions? -->

10-21-2012, 08:13 AM	#2
myfriendis410 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 543	Re: Remington 870 for clays Look for a good used 870 in a Wingmaster. My best friend bought one for $300 just last year so they're out there. I agree the 870 Express is awful for rusting. __________________ Life's too short to shoot an ugly gun.....

10-21-2012, 08:15 AM	#3
RYANINMICHIGAN V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 223	Re: Remington 870 for clays If you are shooting a lot I would go for a 1100. That pump will wear you out after a couple hundred rounds. I know from experience

10-21-2012, 08:18 AM	#4
Jackman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 446	Re: Remington 870 for clays Thanks but what is the 1100 Okay got it , the 1100 is the Remington in auto. After a search pretty much decided to buy the 870, seems like a nice starter for a 16 year old, we did want a O/U but there a bit pricey where in the under 500 dollar range. Last edited by Jackman; 10-21-2012 at 08:30 AM..

10-21-2012, 08:31 AM	#5
spuznick242 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 14	Re: Remington 870 for clays I'm a huge fan of my 870 express, 28" barrel, flat black, I would buy another if I was to get a deal on it, it was my first clay gun and its my favorite, it'll wear you out, but shooting all day will wear anyone out at first. The 1100 is a good auto loader, been around for 40 years or so I think. I've seen them in my area locally comparitive in price but usually priced above good 870s.

10-21-2012, 09:28 AM	#6
hardluk1 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: nc mountains Posts: 293	Re: Remington 870 for clays Nothing wrong with the 870. Not like your shooting heavy loads at skeet or for fun matchs - sporting clays. That 1100 will set you back some bucks. BUY USED if you can. Look for a nice older 870 with changeable choke tubes, even a well use but taken care of shotgun will be fine. You don't really want the newest versions. Older ones are simple smoother and that makes for a better working shotgun. Same goes for the mossy 500. Old ones run very fluid. The express- just get some brakefree clp and when not useing it give it a good heavy coat for a few times and let it sit that way. It does soak in after a while and will control any moisture with just normal serviceing. Also does not wipe off or dry up like some oils. Allways a little left behind.

10-22-2012, 02:30 PM	#7
gvw3 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago IL Area Contributor Posts: 3,313	Re: Remington 870 for clays My son loves his 870. We shoot trap every week end. He has a remington 1100 trap but still likes his 870 more. I have a mossberg 535 that I was using for trap and never had any issues with it. Both have thousands of rounds through them with no issues. I now have a ruger red label over under but still shoot the mossberg every so often. __________________ Criminals advocate stronger gun laws to foster a safer work environment. This limits their exposure to risk.

10-22-2012, 02:34 PM	#8
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,115	Re: Remington 870 for clays +1 for the 870 and a Wingmaster if you can. It's all I ever use for skeet __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

10-24-2012, 08:30 PM	#9
CloserangeReaper Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Beaufort, NC Posts: 28	Re: Remington 870 for clays I shoot clays with my 870 with 18.5" barrel with cylinder bore. I snap shoot them for practice and have no issue with working the pump, even to hit multiple clays at once. Only thing that wears me out about shooting clays with my 870 is that it will work on your shoulder after awhile.

10-26-2012, 07:19 AM	#10
Jackman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 446	Re: Remington 870 for clays Well I bought the 870 Express , its a nice looking firearm lamenated stocks with nice pattern , feels right and the action also feels good and tight too , the flat matte finish will take some getting used to right now I wish it was regular bluing, havent fired it yet but we will have at some clays this weekend

10-27-2012, 05:22 PM	#11
vaskeet V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 96	Re: Remington 870 for clays If you are shooting for fun a 870 is fine but if you want to get serious its far from the best choice Randy

10-27-2012, 05:31 PM	#12
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,115	Re: Remington 870 for clays but shooting a perfect round with a pump is just more satisfying! O/U is the only real 'serious shooter' option for skeet though, auto's jam and pumps, well, ya gotta pump them which detracts just a bit from getting onto your second target on doubles. But it can be done no matter what you use if you practice well enough. There's the old saying, 'beware of the man with only one gun, for he knows how to use it very well!' the 870 is a fine workhorse that fills many roles, that's why I own three! Just hands down the best 'standard' shotgun out there IMO __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

10-27-2012, 09:54 PM	#13
Jackman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 446	Re: Remington 870 for clays Geez you guys are tough , yeah I know the 870 is not the best, we shoot for fun nothing serious just fun , the 870 with rebate is 300 dollars not bad compared to a low end O/U that start at 599 dollars........ I have 100 rds and 90 clays tomorro if the rain holds off we have fun yepeeeeeeee

10-28-2012, 08:04 AM	#14
pdg929 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 111	Re: Remington 870 for clays remington 1100 or 1187 great all around guns for clays and hunting if you wanted to go that route... by me dicks had the 1187 on sale for about 599 __________________ "GOD MADE ALL MEN, BUT SAMUEL COLT MADE THEM EQUAL" " A SHEPARD MUST TEND HIS FLOCK,AND AT TIMES FIGHT OFF THE WOLVES"

10-28-2012, 09:06 PM	#15
Jackman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 446	Re: Remington 870 for clays I have plans to have a Remington 1100 at some point , we shot 100 rds today first time shooting clays at a official trap and skeet range it was a blast we hit a lot and missed a lot but did way better than we did with my single shot Savage it was a good day 130 clays tossed cost 48 dollars