Remington Model 870 Police Shotguns

Remington Law Enforcement

Madison, NC --(Ammoland.com)- Remington Arms Company, LLC., (“Remington”), is pleased to announce that the Mississippi Highway Patrol again chose the Remington Model 870 Police Magnum as their department-issued shotgun.

“The Remington Model 870 is rugged, reliable, easy to operate and accurate. We are proud to say that all of our 600 troopers now have a Model 870 shotgun in their patrol car and everybody is certified with it. No need for cross training, since every trooper now has the same shotgun,” said Phillip Hemphill of the Mississippi Highway Patrol.

“When the situation turns bad, our troopers don’t have to worry about their shotgun not performing. That is why we chose the Model 870.”

Since its introduction in 1950, nearly 10 million Model 870 shotguns have been produced. It remains the overwhelming choice for law enforcement divisions due to its historical dependability. Through numerous configurations and variants, the Model 870 platform is used for law enforcement, military applications and sporting purposes in more than 50 countries, including the United States.

About Remington Arms Company, LLC
Remington Arms Company, LLC, (“Remington”) headquartered in Madison, N.C., designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting and shooting sports markets, as well as solutions to the military, government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the Company is one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating manufacturers. Remington is the only U.S. manufacturer of both firearms and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic producers of shotguns and rifles. The Company distributes its products throughout the U.S. and in over 55 foreign countries. More information about the Company can be found at www.remington.com.

Remington Law Enforcement

Madison, NC --(Ammoland.com)- Remington Arms Company, LLC., (“Remington”), is pleased to announce that the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has recently purchased an additional 300 Remington Model 870 shotguns designated specifically for use in their “less-than-lethal” program.

The shotguns in this program will be used to deploy specialized munitions considered “less-than-lethal” when deadly force is not justified nor warranted. The Model 870 shotguns for the program were custom designed by the Sheriff’s Department and built by Remington’s Law Enforcement Custom Build Division with highly conspicuous, brightly-colored butt stocks so they can be easily identified as “less-than-lethal”.

“We are honored to be selected by such a prestigious organization as LASD to supply application specific solutions based upon the Model 870,” stated Rick Johnson, Director of Law Enforcement Sales. “The opportunity to develop and deliver shotguns essential to the specific needs of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is something Remington is proud of.”

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has been a front runner in the development and deployment of their “less-than- lethal” program. With almost 11,000 sworn personnel, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is the third largest municipal agency in the nation providing service and protection to its residents, from the wilderness of the Angeles National Forest to the crowed inner city.

Since its introduction in 1950, nearly 10 million Model 870 shotguns have been produced. It remains the overwhelming choice for law enforcement divisions due to its historical dependability. Through numerous configurations and variants, the Model 870 platform is used for law enforcement, military applications and sporting purposes in more than 50 countries including the United States.

About Remington Arms Company, LLC
Remington Arms Company, LLC, (“Remington”) headquartered in Madison, N.C., designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting and shooting sports markets, as well as solutions to the military, government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the Company is one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating manufacturers. Remington is the only U.S. manufacturer of both firearms and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic producers of shotguns and rifles. The Company distributes its products throughout the U.S. and in over 55 foreign countries. More information about the Company can be found at www.remington.com.

Remington Model 870 Police Pump Shot Gun

Remington Arms Company

Madison, NC --(Ammoland.com)- Remington Arms Company, Inc. announced today it has been awarded a contract to provide the Pennsylvania State Police with 1,200 new Model 870P, 12 gauge shotguns.

“We selected Remington shotguns after a complete test and evaluation process”, said Captain Acken of the Pennsylvania State Police. “We are excited to work with Remington to provide weapons our Troopers need. We discussed the 870’s with several other agencies and found that the shotgun we selected is the best for our use.”

In addition, courses will be provided by The Remington Armorer’s School instructors to train Pennsylvania State Police personnel how to repair and maintain the Remington Model 870P shotguns used by their officers.

“We are very excited to win this award”, said Rick Johnson, Business Manager – Remington Law Enforcement Sales. “These shotguns were tested thoroughly and will provide the Troopers with years of service.”

Delivery of the shotguns will begin in March, 2011.

Since its introduction in 1950, over 10 million Model 870 shotguns have been produced. It remains the overwhelming choice for law enforcement divisions due to its historical dependability. Through numerous configurations and variants, the Model 870 platform is used for law enforcement, military applications and sporting purposes in more than 50 countries including the United States.

For a complete listing of Remington LE firearms, ammunition and accessory products, please visit our web site at www.remingtonle.com

Remington 2011 Law Enforcement Products Catalog

About Remington Arms Company, Inc.
Remington Arms Company, Inc., headquartered in Madison, N.C., designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting and shooting sports markets, as well as solutions to the military, government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the Company is one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating manufacturers. Remington is the only U.S. manufacturer of both firearms and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic producers of shotguns and rifles. The Company distributes its products throughout the U.S. and in over 55 foreign countries. More information about the Company can be found at www.remington.com.

A United States Marine aims a Remington 870 magnum shotgun Photo : US Department Of Defence

Brownells.com

Des Moines, Iowa – -(Ammoland.com)- Brownells, the world’s largest supplier of firearms parts has in stock the hottest drop-in upgrade for the Remington 870 pump shotgun: the Timney 870 Trigger Fix.

Just named a Field & Stream 2010 Best of the Best product, the 870 Trigger Fix Kit (Brownells Stock #883-000-022, $89.99) is designed to work in all Model 870 shotguns.

Slaton L. White of Field & Stream wrote, “Timney knew that some Remington 870 owners wanted a cleaner, lighter trigger pull for more accurate shots. They also wanted a ‘fix’ that didn’t require a gunsmith. So we now have the Trigger Fix, a do-it-yourself kit (springs and sear) that lets 870 users customize their trigger pull. If you can handle a screwdriver, you can install it.”

The Remington 870 Trigger Fix kit replaces the gun’s original factory sear and spring for a smoother, lighter, adjustable trigger pull. The kit comes with three different spring weights to lower the heavy factory trigger pull to a comfortable 2, 3, or 4 pounds. Springs are color-coded for easy identification. Using an included hex-head wrench, the shooter may then fine-tune the trigger-pull weight using a built-in adjustment screw.

To order, or for more information, see Brownells Catalog 63, page 490, call 800-741-0015, visit brownells.com or click here.

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Remington Arms Company

Madison, NC --(Ammoland.com)- Remington Arms Company, Inc. is proud to team with the NRA-Law Enforcement Activities Division (LEAD) to offer a special edition of the iconic Model 870 Police (Model 870P) 12-gauge shotgun to commemorate 50 years of NRA-LEAD’s service to Law Enforcement.

This enhanced version of the Model 870P is available to consumers and comes decorated with both the NRA-LEAD insignia and “Celebrating 50 Years of Law Enforcement Service” banner engraved on the receiver.

A donation of $20.00 will be made to the NRA’s Law Enforcement Activities Division with the purchase of each shotgun. Proceeds will go directly to support their on-going Law Enforcement scholarships, training and development programs.

The Remington Model 870 pump-action shotgun has long-been the benchmark for Law Enforcement and home defense and is renowned for its dependability and ease of operation. The Model 870P shotgun will stand and deliver with swift-pointing characteristics and unfailing reliability that have made it legendary in the Law Enforcement community.

This durable 12-gauge shotgun starts with the proven, dependable Model 870 action which features twin-action bars for ultra-reliable feeding, extraction and ejection. The gun handles both 2 3/4 and 3-inch loads and has an 18 1/2-inch, improved cylinder carbon steel, hammer-forged barrel that is fast-handling and delivers consistent patterns. The receiver is milled from a solid billet of steel and is housed in a rugged walnut stock and fore-end with sling swivel studs installed. Receivers are drilled and tapped for mounting optics.

Visit our web site at www.remington.com for a complete listing of Model 870 pump-action shotguns. For more information on Remington law enforcement products, please visit our LE dedicated web site at www.remingtonle.com.

Boy Scouts Of America Collectible Pocketknife

Remington Arms Company

Madison, NC –-(Ammoland.com)- Remington is proud to sponsor the Boy Scouts of America 2010 National Scout Jamboree by providing Scouts with the opportunity to shoot one of the most trusted, best-selling shotguns of all time – the Remington Model 870 Wingmaster.

At the conclusion of this year’s Jamboree, each of these embellished, limited edition shotguns will be cleaned, inspected and made available for purchase. Remington will donate $50.00 from each commemorative shotgun sold from August 1st through December 31st, 2010, to the Boy Scouts of America with a minimum donation of $10,000.00. Remington will further support the Jamboree with the “Remington On Tour” mobile van experience and a donation of safety equipment.

This limited availability Model 870 Wingmaster 20 gauge shotgun features the Boy Scouts of America 100th Anniversary logo, laser-engraved on the receiver, and will be limited to a production number of 200 guns. Standard features include the Model 870’s legendary non-binding twin action bars; highly polished blued steel receiver; matching 28 inch, vent rib Rem Choke barrel; and handsome American walnut stock and fore-end.

Through six decades, the Model 870 has become the standard by which all other pump-action shotguns are judged and the Wingmaster is the most aesthetically-refined version of this Remington classic.

During the Jamboree, one of the “Remington On Tour” mobile vans will provide scouts with the opportunity to experience hunting video games; fast-paced video clips; an extensive gun display including all the latest models; and a chance to handle and shoulder a variety of Remington shotguns and rifles. These interactive mobile displays, wrapped in colorful hunting scenes, tour the country introducing outdoor enthusiasts, old and new, to the Remington lifestyle.

Remington will also provide shooting glasses, ear muffs and ear plugs for use during this national event. Remington customer services representatives will be onsite to clean and maintain the shooting equipment for the enjoyment of the nearly 45,000 Scouts in attendance over the course of the Jamboree.

Remington is also the manufacturer of an officially licensed Boy Scouts of America Collectible series of pocketknives, based on BSA knives produced from 1923 to 1940. Introduced in 2009, this series of five authentic reproductions ship in a hinged cardboard box design, like the original knives, and include a poster with nostalgic advertising pieces and articles. Scouts, visitor and volunteers visiting the “Remington On Tour” mobile van will receive a coupon for 50% off the 2009 Boy Scouts of

America Knife which is available through the Remington Country Store www.remingtoncountrystore.com

With anticipated attendance of nearly 45,000 Scouts and 250,000 visitors the 100th Anniversary BSA Jamboree is slated for July 26th through August 4th at Fort A. P. Hill, near Bowling Green, Virginia. Remington is honored to be an official sponsor of the 2010 National Scout Jamboree and support the Boy Scouts of America’s efforts to educate youth and build our country’s future leaders.

About Remington Arms Company, Inc.
Remington Arms Company, Inc., headquartered in Madison, N.C., designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting and shooting sports markets, as well as solutions to the military, government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the Company is one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating manufacturers. Remington is the only U.S. manufacturer of both firearms and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic producers of shotguns and rifles. The Company distributes its products throughout the U.S. and in over 55 foreign countries. More information about the Company can be found at www.remington.com.

John L. May - Sales Director - Wilson Combat

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR – -(AmmoLand.com)-  April has arrived roaring; our weather went from over a foot of snow in a single day to shorts and tee shirts playing outside with the kids in the last few weeks.

Now that conditions are improving and maybe growing stable, I am looking forward to taking some time to go shooting with my son. He has been after me all winter to let him shoot something, it seems his interest in all things related to guns and shooting is increasing. It should be a great deal of fun seeing it all through his eyes again.

I suspect that my daughter will follow close behind since she never wants to miss out on anything that her older brother gets to do. In years past I have spent a good deal of time on the range with various youth groups, it is worth the time and the pay back is exceptional. Go shooting, take a kid, if you do not have one of your own, check with your local ranges and I’ll bet they will be glad to have your help with some program they have going on right now.

The Gun of the Month for April is our Light-weight Professional. The Professional offers you the best of both worlds, full-size grip for better control, shorter barrel length that make it a good choice for concealed carry. Many find that the shorten barrel makes it easier to carry inside the waistband and with the reduced weight of the aluminum frame it offers even more convenience to those of us that carry daily. Saving half a pound from the full steel Professional, the difference will be very noticeable by the end of the day. These Professionals setup for carry, with Tactical Thumb Safety, White Out-line Tritium Sights, all Black Armor-Tuff, and as all the “Guns of the Month” we have a few ready for prompt delivery.

One of the biggest values that often get overlooked is our Remington Steal Rebuilds. You can send in your old well used Remington 870 and we will replace any worn or damaged parts, covert it to a 3” chamber, update the shell feed, install synthetic stock and fore end, replace the spring and follower, strip and re-park it all for $229.95. What a deal, take that old faithful or bargain 870 that we all have in the safe and make it like new. Starting with the Remington Steal Package you can add as much as you want all the way to one of our Standard Models with all the bells and whistles. What a great way to add value to the existing shotguns in your collection while improving its effectiveness at the same time. The choices are up to you; you can keep it simple or make an all out fully loaded home defense tool that will perform under any condition.

Rob Haught, our Shotgun Guru has been telling us the virtues of the Remington 870 and how to properly equip it for your needs. Choose from our different rebuild packages giving you the best value in building your own home defense tool and Scattergun of your dreams.

Every day while reviewing the orders that are beginning the process of becoming your new custom gun, I enjoy seeing the subtle changes that you request to make them entirely unique.

There is a section on our website, the Unique Gun Gallery that will show photos of some of the guns that we have built for you. You can also send in your favorite photos of your Wilson Combat Firearms and we may post them as well. It is a great way to show others what your favorite Wilson looks like. We try to post anything that catches our eye in that section, but after thirty years there are already many of you that have photos that should be included. If you would like us to consider posting them please email your jpeg files to photos@wilsoncombat.com and we will see about adding it to our page.

What a great way to enjoy a piece of history, guns we build today mixed with guns that we have built from the past thirty years.

As always we would like to hear from you. Please send us any questions that you have related to Wilson Combat or any of our products and we will do our best to get you an answer. If you have any problems or concerns feel free to contact me and I’ll see what I can do to get it all squared away.

Wilson Combat Light-Weight Professional 1911

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Founded in 1977, Wilson Combat has grown to include more than 50 employees – no one else in the custom gun business has as many professionals, as many years of experience, or as much history with hand-crafting custom guns as we do. Here’s an idea of the type and number of years experience you will find at Wilson Combat.

Remington Arms Company

Madison, NC – -(AmmoLand.com)-If you’ve ever made up a story to get out of something so you could go hunting, now you can benefit from that creativity. Capture your own “Tall Tales” on video and enter Remington’s online contest by October 31, 2009, to qualify for a chance to win great prizes, including a hunt with acclaimed television show host and accomplished hunter, Haley Heath. Complete details and contest rules are available at www.remington.com/tale-athon.

One lucky winner of the Remington Tall Tale-Athon Contest will win an all-expenses-paid deer hunt with the star of the TV show Family Traditions with Haley Heath, which airs on the Sportsman Channel. Plus, five runners-up will win a Model 870™ Express® shotgun and 15 honorable mentions will receive prizes from the Remington Country Store.

Family Traditions with Haley Heath features Haley and her husband, G.O., hunting around the world and often features their children, Gunner and Dakota. Heath is the first woman ever to be recognized with the Viewer Favorite Personality award, which she received during the 2008 Annual Sportsman Channel Awards. In addition, she placed second on ESPN’s Ultimate Outdoorsman Search in 2006 and was highlighted in USA Today®, The Wall Street Journal® and on ABC Nightly World News for her work as an industry ambassador and TV show host.

So, here is your chance to tell a “Tall Tale”. However, Remington reminds you that while your video might win the contest, you should hold your best “Tall Tale” in reserve…you might just have to use it to sneak away for the Grand Prize hunt with Haley!

About Remington Arms Company, Inc.
Remington Arms Company, Inc., headquartered in Madison, NC, designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting and shooting sports markets, as well as solutions to the military, government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the Company is one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating manufacturers. Remington is the only U.S. manufacturer of both firearms and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic producers of shotguns and rifles. The Company distributes its products throughout the U.S. and in over 65 foreign countries. More information about the Company can be found at www.remington.com.

Remington 870 Shotgun

Remington Arms Company

Madison, NC --(AmmoLand.com)- Remington Arms Company, Inc. is acknowledging a milestone of an American classic, the Model 870 pump-action, in the September 24, 2009, edition of USA Today® with a full-page ad thanking America and the millions of Model 870 owners for making it possible to reach the 10,000,000th production mark.

In honor of this historic achievement, Remington is also sponsoring the “10 Millionth Model 870 Shotgun” Sweepstakes.

With its beginnings 193 years ago, Remington is America’s oldest gunmaker and has proudly manufactured the Model 870 since its introduction in 1950 and every year since then.

Although Remington introduced many variations of the Model 870 throughout the years to suit the specific needs of a wide variety of users including hunters, trap shooters, left-handers and youth as well as platforms designed for use by law enforcement agencies and military worldwide; the Model 870 has remained true to its original design. Gun owners everywhere appreciate the value and quality of the Model 870, making it the shotgun of choice in gun cabinets across the country.

Click To enter the “10 Millionth Model 870 Shotgun” Sweepstakes and view entry guidelines, log on at http://www.remington.broco.com/10milu/register.php.

Entries will be accepted online from 9/24/09 – 12/31/09 with ten eligible adult winners selected to receive a commemorative Model 870 pump-action shotgun, recognizing this milestone.

Legendary for its reliability, durability and smooth pump action, the Model 870 is the shotgun of choice for many hunters, target shooters, law enforcement personnel, conservationists and our armed forces. And today, thanks to the millions of Model 870 owners across America, it’s the best-selling shotgun of all time.

About Remington Arms Company, Inc.
Remington Arms Company, Inc., headquartered in Madison, NC, designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting and shooting sports markets, as well as solutions to the military, government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the Company is one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating manufacturers. Remington is the only U.S. manufacturer of both firearms and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic producers of shotguns and rifles. The Company distributes its products throughout the U.S. and in over 65 foreign countries. More information about the Company can be found at www.remington.com.

Exercise The Right to Keep and Bear Arms

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With more than 650,000 members and supporters nationwide, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is one of the nation’s premier gun rights organizations. As a non-profit organization, the Citizens Committee is dedicated to preserving firearms freedoms through active lobbying of elected officials and facilitating grass-roots organization of gun rights activists in local communities throughout the United States. The Citizens Committee can be reached by phone at (425) 454-4911, on the Internet at www.ccrkba.org or by email to InformationRequest@ccrkba.org

Remington Offers New 870 Express Compact Shotgun In Mossy Oak Pink Camouflage

Remington Arms Company

MADISON, NC - -(AmmoLand.com)- Remington now has a shotgun any young female shooter would love to have. The new 870 Express Compact with Mossy Oak pink camouflage is sure to be the talk of the hunting camp or shooting range when a young lady shows up to shoot with this new gun.

The 870 Express Compact is designed with the young shooter in mind and will grow with them as they grow. Each gun comes with a length of pull kit that enables the owner to increase the length of pull from 13 inches to 14 inches as needed. There are three spacers, one half-inch and two quarter-inch, in the kit with corresponding screws. As the shooter grows, these spacers can be added to keep the gun fit perfect.

The 870 Compact also comes with a SuperCell recoil pad that helps reduce the felt recoil. Each barrel on the gun is 21-inches long and comes with the VR-BS Rem-Choke system. The gun weighs six pounds and has an overall length of 40 ½ to 41 ½ inches. Suggested retail price is $439.

For more information on Remington Arms Co. Inc., please visit their website at www.remington.com.

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Remington produces official licensed products of Mossy Oak/ Haas Outdoors Inc. Haas Outdoors Inc. is headquartered in West Point, Miss., was established in 1986 and is home of Mossy Oak (www.mossyoak.com). Mossy Oak specializes in developing and marketing modern camouflage designs for hunters and outdoorsmen. Mossy Oak patterns can be found on a multitude of products worldwide. Haas Outdoors Inc. is the outdoor industry leader in modern camouflage design, international licensing and marketing. Haas Outdoors Inc. markets its services and products under widely recognized brands including: Mossy Oak, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Productions, Mossy Oak Interactive, LLC, Nativ Nurseries and Mossy Oak Properties.

IT’S NOT A PASSION. IT’S AN OBSESSION

Cleaning a Remington 870 Shotgun

Brownells.com

Brownells.com - -(AmmoLand.com)- A new season has past and with it comes the looking forward to the beginning of hunting season. Nothing beats crisp, clear mornings and the comfortable afternoons with the sweep of changing colors making a trip to the fields and timbers a pure joy. I love it the air is fresh and has that “fall” smell about it. Crops being harvested, leaves turning, and the hint of cooler weather to come.

For many of us, this is the only time our guns come out of closets and gun safes. When preparing for an upcoming hunt, you really need to get your favorite rifle or your granddad’s shotgun out and get them cleaned and sighted in.

Guns are like almost anything else they need to be taken care of and used a little once in while to keep them in good working order and also to be sure they are safe to use. This is the key to a successful hunt: clean, safe firearms, and you and your buddies getting home safely (and the dog, too, of course), with plenty of game to put on the table is usually all most of us ask for. Besides, getting out after critters is just plain fun and it beats the heck out of holding the couch down!

For this installment of Beginner’s Bench, I decided to pull out a Remington 870 that’s been in my gun safe for longer than I care to think about and I’m pretty sure in dire need of a good cleaning before I head out hunting. With pheasant season opening this weekend here in Iowa, I decided I really needed to get it ready and also try to find a place to hunt.

When doing some research into the products I would need for this project, I spoke quite a bit with one of our Gunsmith Techs, Mike Watkins. He explained when it comes to guns, people generally are looking for a product that will give them the best overall results.

“Our customers are a very smart group of people when it comes to their firearms. They want to know what the best product is and what’s going to give them the most outstanding results for their particular project. Since you’re cleaning a 20 gauge shotgun, Brownells EZ-Soak and Brownells Shotgun Wad Solvent will both do a great job not only on a shotgun, but on AR-15’s, .22’s, and any other gun you want to clean really, really well.”

This sounded good to me and really, paying a little less for something that won’t do a superior job doesn’t make sense to me either. My granddad always said, “If you’re going to do a job either for yourself or someone else, you just as well do it right the first time.” I agree; there’s nothing more aggravating than having to go back and redo something again and again. After all, before I went to college I did construction work for thirteen years pouring concrete and building houses, definitely a quality driven pursuit.

Once again, I logged on to brownells.com to check out some of the products I would need. I just typed in “Shotgun cleaning” and got lots of options to review. When cleaning the bore of a shotgun, or any other gun you own, you’ll need a handy tool called a Dewey Rod. Brownells sells a large variety of these and they come in many different lengths, calibers, gauges and materials depending on which firearm you’re cleaning. These rods come in nylon-coated spring steel for all but shotguns, or nylon-coated aluminum for shotguns to helps protect the bore; or uncoated stainless steel for all but shotguns and uncoated aluminum for shotguns. Since I was cleaning just the shotgun, I decided to go with a 34″ nylon-coated aluminum shotgun J Dewey Rod which being in two screw-together sections, can be taken apart and easily stored for the next cleaning job. These also come with a removable threaded nylon patch loop, and a solid fixed handle to ensure a good strong grip on the rod when you’re running patches and brushes through the bore. Since it had been several years since I had really cleaned the shotgun, I chose a Heavy Weight Nylon Shotgun Bore Brush which come in 3 Paks or in a Pak of a dozen. These tough brushes are extra-stiff with large diameter bristles that are safe on the inside the barrel and won’t deteriorate when using cleaning solvents such as the Brownells EZ Soak and the Brownells Shotgun Wad Solvent that I’m using.

The beauty of these brushes is you can screw them right onto the end of the J. Dewey Rod when you’re ready to start cleaning. As I mentioned in the first Beginner’s Bench article, always, always check to make sure your firearm is unloaded and the safety is on before doing any work on a gun. With a Remington 870, this is pretty easy to do. Simply push in the little release button on the front of the trigger guard and pull the slide handle back. If there are any shells left in the shotgun this will kick them out. After doing this a couple of times, I left the slide back in the “open” position and this left the ejector port open so I could look inside the action to make absolutely sure there were no shells left in the shotgun.

To get started, I went into my work area which is well lighted and has good ventilation. When working with any solvents or cleaning chemicals, it’s always a very good idea to keep this in mind. Also, have some old rags, towels, or floor dry handy in case of spills.

Ready to start cleaning, I unrolled myBrownells Bench Mat, which is nice because it’s flexible, and has a non-slip backing on it. They absorb a lot of liquid without it dripping onto the bench and floor, and can be washed out after each use. The surface on these is also nice and soft so you don’t have to worry about scratching your gun. But, you’ve got to keep it clean.

Remington 870 Shotgun Express Turkey Camo

Laying the shotgun on the mat, I unscrewed the magazine cap on the end of the magazine tube and gently pulled off the forearm. Next, slid the barrel off. The next step was to take the trigger assembly out by carefully tapping the pins out with an appropriately-sized punch. With the pins removed, simply pull lightly and the entire assembly will come right out. Whenever you’re disassembling a gun, make sure you keep track of every part you remove and try to keep each step in mind. Sometimes it doesn’t hurt to keep a pen and paper nearby just in case you need to take a few notes along the way.

I assembled the Dewey Rod and screwed the Nylon Shotgun Bore Brush onto the end. Next, I got out the jar of Brownells EZ Soak and shook it vigorously for a few minutes to make sure it was mixed well. Before I go much further, I should recommend using safety glasses whenever you’re using solvents, especially with a bore brush. Once it’s coated with chemicals, you run the risk of splatter when you pull it out of the bore (imagine running your finger across a wet toothbrush.) Trust me, you don’t want this stuff in your eyes.

Placing the jar of Brownells Shotgun Wad Solvent on the mat, I dipped the brush into the liquid and started pushing it down the barrel scrubbing it back and forth a little as I went. I expected it to slide fairly easy, but I discovered it was stiff and it took some effort, probably because I was forcing the bristles to reverse in the bore. This is okay. You want to encounter some resistance when cleaning out the bore of a gun. Just to make sure it was going to be really clean, I repeated this process a couple more times.

With this done, it’s good idea to let the barrel sit for a few minutes so the solvent breaks down any more crud that’s left. I then moved on to the magazine tube. Taking a small screwdriver and slowly turning the magazine spring retainer proved to be a little more difficult. These are usually wedged fairly tightly in shotguns and I also had to make sure I didn’t have it pointing at my face when it came loose. The springs inside magazine tubes are under pressure and you don’t want this to hit you in the face if it comes flying out. With everything removed, I dipped the brush in the Brownells Shotgun Wad Solvent and ran it down the tube a couple of times. Again, I let this set for a while and I moved on to clean the inside of the receiver and the trigger assembly.

Using someCleaning Patches sized for a 20 gauge, I dipped a small part of a patch in the Wad Solvent and wiped all of the powder residue out. I also wiped down some other nooks and crannies on the barrel and choke tube I didn’t get cleaned. Remember, when you’re using these solvents make sure you don’t go overboard and slosh it all over the parts. A little goes a long way and you definitely don’t want to get any on the stock since it will take the finish right off.

Now for the trigger assembly. Taking the EZ Soak and shaking it well, I unscrewed the lid and simply dipped the entire unit in the jar. I let it soak for a few minutes and pulled it back out. I was amazed at how much dirt came off! It looked like it hadn’t been cleaned for a few years. Taking a nylon Super Toothbrush I lightly scrubbed entire assembly and then wiped off the excess fluid with a fresh cleaning patch. (According to Mike, unless you shoot every weekend you really only need to clean the trigger once or twice a year. This will cut down on cleaning time considerably!)

Since the barrel, magazine tube, and the receiver had been soaking for about fifteen minutes, it was time to get everything wiped down well and oiled. Taking the Dewey Rod and unscrewing the nylon bore brush, I screwed a patch loop onto the end and put a new cleaning patch through it. And ran that patch down the barrel, which came out mighty dirty. Since I was getting quite a bit of junk on the patch, I repeated six more patches through it, and they eventually came out clean, which is what you want. Taking a clean patch, I spraying it lightly with Brownells Rust Preventative Number 2, which comes in a handy pump spray bottle, I simply ran the oiled patch down the barrel. I repeated this two step process of cleaning out the solvent and then oiling with the magazine tube, and then carefully wiped down everything else that had solvent on it including the trigger mechanism to get the solvent and crud removed, then with an oiled patch for protection. Once you have everything clean and oiled, the last thing to do is wipe everything down until all the parts are fairly dry. Finally, reassemble the shotgun and you’re in business!

This ended up being a fairly simple project to take on and I was amazed at how good my shotgun looks, as well as how smooth it operates now. A few days after completing this job a group of us went out and shot some clays one gorgeous 65-degree afternoon. The shotgun performed really well after the cleaning, although I can’t say the same about my shooting abilities at clays. Anyway it’s a lot of fun. After cleaning a shotgun really well like this, keeping it clean is easy; just a little solvent, patches to clean it off, oiled patch for protection. Also, be sure to wipe all of the shotgun surfaces with a Silicone Cloth. If you do this after each shoot you’ll always be set for the next trip to the range or the fields.

Until the next time, if you have any questions about what products to use, or need a little help getting “Part A” back onto “Part B”, or you just want some good gunsmithing advice, don’t hesitate to call any one of the guys in our Tech Group; they’ll steer you in the right direction. If you’re headed out to hunt this year take a friend, take your kids, or find a co-worker who’s never hunted and introduce them to this great sport. Remember, have fun and be safe!

Now, I need to find a place to hunt……

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Remington Express 870 Shot Gun - Gallery of Guns Product Spotlight

Gallery of Guns

Gallery of Guns - -(AmmoLand.com)- This All-American pump gun brings hunters the best of all worlds. Beneath no-nonsense, ready-for-work exterior of the Model 870 Express lies the same quality, precision, and dependability that you’ll find in our legendary Model 870 Wingmaster®, but at a much more affordable price.

Model 870™ Express®

Like all Model 870 shotguns, this workhorse features a receiver milled from a solid billet of steel for maximum strength and reliability. The silky-smooth twin action bars prevent binding and twisting so that you’ll always have the chance to get off a second shot. Appropriately dressed for the hunt and not for the wall, each shotgun sports non-reflective black matte metalwork and a no-frills satin finish hardwood stock and fore-end. Both the 12- and 20-gauge models are offered with your choice of a 26- or 28-inch vent-rib barrel with a Modified Rem™ Choke and single bead sight.

The lightweight Model 870 Express Youth 20-gauge makes an excellent, fast-handling field gun for the smaller shooter. The 21-inch vent rib barrel with Modified Rem™ Choke balances perfectly with the 13-inch length of pull stock (1-inch shorter than standard). Both the fore-end and stock are crafted from durable hardwood and feature a low-luster finish and checkering.