Tech Tip: Remington 870 Basic Maintenance

Published on April 24, 2024
Duration: 65:31

This guide details basic maintenance for the Remington 870 pump-action shotgun, covering disassembly, cleaning, lubrication, and reassembly. It emphasizes proper cleaning techniques for various components like the receiver, barrel, bolt, and magazine tube, along with essential safety checks and lubrication points. The video, presented by Caleb from Brownells, offers practical advice for maintaining the firearm's reliability and longevity.

Quick Summary

Basic maintenance for a Remington 870 involves regular cleaning and lubrication of key components like the receiver, barrel, bolt carrier, and magazine tube. Ensure the firearm is unloaded, disassemble carefully, clean all parts, apply lubricant to high-wear surfaces, and reassemble correctly. Always perform a function check after maintenance.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Introduction and Maintenance Frequency
  2. 01:12Tools and Supplies for Maintenance
  3. 03:14Firearm Disassembly: Barrel and Choke Tube
  4. 05:28Disassembly: Trigger Group and Pins
  5. 06:59Disassembly: Bolt Carrier Assembly
  6. 08:43Bolt and Locking Block Inspection
  7. 10:30Magazine Tube Disassembly (Follower, Spring, Plug)
  8. 13:59Trigger Group Inspection (Pins and Clips)
  9. 15:22Cleaning the Receiver
  10. 19:40Cleaning the Magazine Tube
  11. 22:43Cleaning Action Bar Assemblies and Pins
  12. 25:26Cleaning the Follower and Plug
  13. 26:46Cleaning the Bolt and Locking Block
  14. 28:00Bolt Disassembly and Reassembly
  15. 33:36Cleaning the Trigger Assembly
  16. 36:02Cleaning the Barrel and Forcing Cone
  17. 46:01Cleaning the Choke Tube
  18. 48:24Reinstalling Choke Tube with Grease
  19. 50:39Reassembling Magazine Tube Assembly
  20. 53:22Reassembling Action Bar Assembly and Bolt
  21. 57:38Reinstalling Trigger Assembly
  22. 61:15Reinstalling Barrel
  23. 63:34Function Check and Operation
  24. 64:44Conclusion and Further Assistance

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I perform basic maintenance on my Remington 870?

Basic maintenance for a Remington 870 should be performed quite often, potentially after every shooting session depending on usage. This is distinct from annual deep cleaning, which might involve a full strip-down by a gunsmith or an experienced individual.

What are the key components to clean during basic Remington 870 maintenance?

Key components include the receiver (paying attention to sharp rails), barrel, choke tube, bolt carrier assembly, action bars, magazine tube, follower, spring, plug, and trigger group. Proper lubrication on high-wear surfaces is also essential.

What tools are recommended for cleaning a Remington 870?

Recommended tools include a needle oiler, cleaning rods with appropriate brushes and jags, solvent, lubricant (like Rim oil or Spec 76 oil), compressed air, punches, a bench block, rags, and potentially a corkscrew-type tool for magazine spring clips.

How do I properly reassemble the bolt carrier assembly into the Remington 870 receiver?

To reassemble the bolt carrier, you must push in the shell interrupts on both sides of the receiver. The ejection port side is typically pushed first, followed by the opposite side, allowing the assembly to slide into place.

Why is it important to grease the choke tube threads on a Remington 870?

Greasing choke tube threads prevents rust and seizing, which can make future removal difficult or impossible. It ensures the choke tube remains properly seated, preventing gas leakage and potential damage during firing.

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