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wayne77 01-21-2008 10:30 AM

Is a rem 870 a good gun to duck hunt with?
 
I just bought a new 870 express it's chambred for 2/3" or 3" it is black with black synthetics is that a good gun to duck hunt with.

grnhdhntr_1 01-21-2008 12:20 PM

RE: Is a rem 870 a good gun to duck hunt with?
 
I've shot more ducks with same gun than any other. when i first started duckin' it was all i could afford. i love that gun, it has never failled even in the most severe weather. I have three 870's diffrent finishes and guages. and the 3" chambering is plenty of pop in most applications.

bronko22000 01-21-2008 02:32 PM

RE: Is a rem 870 a good gun to duck hunt with?
 
Are you really serious? The Rem 870 IMO is the most reliable shotgun you can take to the duck blind. Over decoys some 2 3/4" #4s (steel) and for passing geese load up with some 3" BBB (steel) or BB Tungsten.
Remember though, steel shoots tighter then lead with the same choke so I'd recommend nothing tighter than a modified (lead) choke out of your shotgun to avoid damage to your barrel.

AmateurHunter44857 01-21-2008 03:07 PM

RE: Is a rem 870 a good gun to duck hunt with?
 
I plan on using my Mossy 500 for Geese this year so i'm glad the 3 inch round is big enough.

Duckbuster612 01-21-2008 03:47 PM

RE: Is a rem 870 a good gun to duck hunt with?
 
Remington 870 is THE gun to duck hunt with...i use a really old model , wingmaster, fullchoke...if i could i would used modified

oldreloader 01-21-2008 08:31 PM

RE: Is a rem 870 a good gun to duck hunt with?
 
870 Express Magnum (black)is what I have for waterfowl and turkey

superstrutter 01-21-2008 08:43 PM

RE: Is a rem 870 a good gun to duck hunt with?
 
I use an 870 supermag in black synthetic to duck hunt. Have been using it for years and won't use anything else. You don't have to worry about scratching it up. You can put it through anything. Also, you don't have to worry about it freezing up, like automatics will sometimes doin cold weather. To me the synthetic 870 is the perfect duck hunting gun.

FLboy77 01-22-2008 07:52 AM

RE: Is a rem 870 a good gun to duck hunt with?
 
Only the best. You could dunk that thing in the mud and it still shoot (I dont advise you do that) but that gun will go boom everytime you pull the trigger.

BigHonkers 01-22-2008 07:54 AM

RE: Is a rem 870 a good gun to duck hunt with?
 
as much as i love the 870, i love my super nova even more.

CanadaSlammer69 01-22-2008 05:38 PM

RE: Is a rem 870 a good gun to duck hunt with?
 
the 870 will never stop working, even after you use it to push yourself out of a mud hole


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