How to use a Remington 870 shotgun in under 60 seconds

Published on September 30, 2022
Duration: 1:00

This video provides a rapid, under-60-second guide to operating the Remington 870 shotgun. It covers essential safety features, including the cross-bolt safety's visual indicators (black for safe, red for fire). The tutorial demonstrates loading shells into the magazine tube and the crucial step of using the action lock button to chamber the first round, emphasizing full pump manipulation to prevent jams.

Quick Summary

To operate a Remington 870, first check the cross-bolt safety: black means safe, red means ready to fire. Load shells into the magazine tube until they click. Press the action lock button to chamber the first round, ensuring the pump moves fully back and forth to prevent jams.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction
  2. 00:03Safety Operation
  3. 00:10Sighting Systems
  4. 00:25Loading Procedure
  5. 00:37Chambering and Cycling
  6. 00:50Firing

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you know if a Remington 870 is safe or ready to fire?

The Remington 870 features a cross-bolt safety button. When it's black, the firearm is in the 'safe' position. When red is visible, it indicates the firearm is ready to fire.

What is the action lock button on a Remington 870 used for?

The action lock button, located in front of the trigger guard, is essential for cycling the first round into the chamber. Pressing it allows the pump action to move forward and load a shell.

How should you load shells into a Remington 870?

Ensure the shotgun is on safe and pointed in a safe direction. Flip it over and insert shells into the loading port until they audibly click into place in the magazine tube.

What's the most common mistake when operating a Remington 870 pump action?

The most common mistake is 'short-shucking' the pump, meaning not pulling it fully to the rear or pushing it fully forward. This can cause jams. Always cycle the action completely.

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