Quick Tip: Midwest Industries Remington 870 Stock Install

Published on April 11, 2025
Duration: 23:10

This guide details the installation of a Midwest Industries skeletonized aluminum stock onto a Remington 870 shotgun, with notes applicable to Mossberg 500/590 platforms. It covers removing the original stock, installing the adapter and grip components, securing the main stock, and attaching optional accessories like a shell holder. The process emphasizes proper torque values and the use of thread-locking compounds for a secure fit. The adjustable cheek riser can be configured for different optic setups or shooter preferences.

Quick Summary

To install the Midwest Industries stock on a Remington 870, first ensure the firearm is unloaded. Remove the original stock by taking off the butt pad (if applicable), then the main stock bolt. Install the model-specific adapter to the receiver, securing it with the largest screw and torquing to 50 inch-lbs, then 10 inch-lbs. Attach the grip component and main stock using the provided screws, torquing them to 10 inch-lbs. Optional accessories like shell holders can also be mounted.

Chapters

  1. 00:08Introduction
  2. 00:19Tools Needed
  3. 00:37Stock Components Overview
  4. 01:51Firearm Safety Check
  5. 02:25Removing Original Butt Pad
  6. 04:14Removing Stock Bolt
  7. 06:30Removing Metal Plate
  8. 08:00Installing Receiver Adapter
  9. 11:19Installing Grip Component
  10. 13:52Installing Stock Portion
  11. 17:06Installing Grip Panels
  12. 18:41Installing Optional Shell Holder
  13. 19:51Cheek Riser Adjustment
  14. 22:11Final Overview & Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What tools are needed to install the Midwest Industries stock on a Remington 870?

You'll need a vice, a magnetip screwdriver, a specialized recoil pad bit if your stock has a rubber butt pad, gun oil, a torque wrench, and potentially a pointing tool. The Midwest Industries kit includes some hardware and wrenches, but specialized tools are recommended for proper installation.

How do you remove the original stock from a Remington 870 for aftermarket installation?

First, ensure the firearm is unloaded. If you have a wood stock with a rubber butt pad, remove the screws holding the pad. Then, locate and remove the main stock bolt that attaches the stock to the receiver. You may also need to remove a metal plate between the stock and receiver.

What are the torque specifications for installing the Midwest Industries stock?

The receiver adapter screw should be torqued to 50 inch-lbs, then backed off to 10 inch-lbs. The grip component screws and the main stock screws should both be torqued to 10 inch-lbs. The grip panel screws are also torqued to 10 inch-lbs.

Can the Midwest Industries stock be installed on a Mossberg 500 or 590?

Yes, the installation process for the Midwest Industries stock is described as being virtually identical for the Remington 870, Mossberg 500, and Mossberg 590 shotguns. The adapter piece will be labeled for the specific model.

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