Ease of 870 stock replacement?

[dodger02]

Looking to replace the stock of my Rem. 870. I' m not a fan of the cheap wood they used.

Is this something I can do by myself, or do I need a gunsmith to do it right?

I' m looking at a Remington replacement stock.

What' s your experience been like using camo tape in the time being?

[jerseyjoe]

Simple to do. Remove the butt plate or pad. Usually 2 screws. Then remove the long bolt that attaches the stock to the receiver. Attache the new stock.......... Slide off the forend and replace with the new one.

A composite stock set in black or even camo looks a lot better that tape.

Remember if you getting a synthitic stock, you will probably have to use a different stock screw. I bought one used for 40 dollars, and then had to order it from remington. Should have just got a new one.

[ducksndeer]

I bought a synthetic stock for my 870, simple to do, no gunsmithing needed.

[rustydale]

Do it yourself ! Don' t pay a gunsmith to change your stock. It' s easy.

[thndrchiken]

Very easy, broke mine down and put back together in about 30 minutes.