Not sure how or what....

Post by JC » Thu Oct 23, 2008 9:37 am

Just bought my first firearm....Remington 870 Express trio Synthetic

I have never owned a shotgun or any other firearm for that matter and I am wondering what is the best way to work it in? Or do you even have to do that? Do I just start shooting? Should I clean and oil it before I shoot? Any guidance on this would be great!

Thanks

J

Post by **bradford2** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 1:09 pm

870 is a great gun. Where did you get it? I'm looking for a combo or trio.

You shouldn't need to do much before shooting. I'd start using it then give it a good cleaning and some light oil.

Have fun!

Post by JC » Thu Oct 23, 2008 1:49 pm

They had 2 left at Norris' bait and tackle in Westport, but I was heading up to Cobden this weekend to do some bow hunting and they had one at Perkins in Pembroke, $659, $59 more then LeBaron, but LeBaron never actually got them in!! LOL

So there is no real "work in time" or anything of the sort, like a new motor?

Might sound dumb I know nothing about firearms, have been hunting for only 2 years and always with a bow. Have owned many air guns!!!

Post by **DUBIE** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 11:38 am

Just put the shells in and have fun!! Good to clean after every outing.

I was just like you bow hunted fore about five years then got a winchester 120 many years ago. Last year a SAVAGE 270.

Post by **Jimmy_1** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 8:03 am

The 870 is ready to use right out of the box.
Buy a bore snake for a 12-gauge and some quality solvent from a gun shop. Hoppes 9 is very good.

2-3 passes is all it takes to clean it.

I don't clean mine after every use, I prefer to do that every 2-3 weeks and only if the barrel is really dirty.

Light oil only on moving parts. NEVER put oil in the barrel!!!
It'll cause build up. Anyone who tells you to oil inside a barrel is nuts!
A thin coat on the exterior to prevent rust when you put it away or if you've been out in the rain.

Ask ANY gunsmith....

J

Post by **TMH** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 8:17 am

Take it apart and make sure all the packing grease is removed.. bolt, barrel etc. This will greatly improve the accuracy for it's first shoot. Make sure to clean after every use..!! www.shotgunworld.com plenty of good info there for a newbie.

Post by JC » Fri Oct 31, 2008 1:27 pm

thanks for all your help, but i have decided to wait till the spring to buy a shotgun, bought the x-bolt 30-06 instead.

CHEERS
J

Post by **Joe28** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 4:46 pm

Huh? Didn't you get the Remi 870?

Post by **bardern** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 7:13 am

Joe28 wrote:Huh? Didn't you get the Remi 870?

x2

Post by JC » Mon Nov 03, 2008 3:53 pm

I had it on hold, ran into some car troubles in Cobden so I never made it up to Pembroke. I kinda jumped the gun in stating that I had purchased it....