remington plastic stocks

[rem700nut]

thought about a remington 870 pump for HD, has extended mag tube plastic stock, sling swivels, the recoil pad is hard would have to change it. anyone have problems with sling swivels pulling out of the plastic stock?and how hard to change recoil pad on plastic stock?with out stripping out the threads in the plastic ,how strong and break resistant is the remington factory stock if carry in a ex-tend cab truck in a sleeve that hangs on the back of the front seats?

 

[sbarkowski]

I had an 870 express, if i remember right there is a section moulded into the butt stock already to mount a sling and you just need the mag cap with a swivle stud for the front. Or in this case attach to the barrel/mag tube extention clamp if possible. I changed the recoil pad to a Spercell, the one for the synthetic stock is a direct fit. Fits perfectly. The stock is strong enough for what its meant for, but I wouldnt get too rough with it, especially in the cold. I had to tighten down the forearm retaining nut because after hard use the forearm would lossen. The action bars started to dig into the plastic of the forearm if tightend too much. So its somewhat soft.

 

[Hungry Seagull]

Well, I have a 870 Marine Magnum that has the black stock that feels man made to me. Not sure if it is plastic. My touch has degraded over years.

It does have a sling post on the stock and one up front under the mag extension.

Both sling posts are pretty strong and will accept a carry over the shoulder rather well.

But I would not place too much demands on the sling.

I use a Gun Grabber at home and if in a vehicle, I get a proper vehicle gun grabber holder for it, but extremely pricey at a few hundred dollars. I like to rest my guns buttstock down on the floor or whatever.

I dont hang em by the sling too much. Saves on wear and tear.

Most pickup trucks Ive seen growing up had a proper rack across the rear window itself where one notch holds the trigger area and the second the forearm area.

However I can imagine alot of insecure people in the interstate calling in about the big bad dangerous man with big guns in a mean truck. Paranoia I say.

 

[chas08]

The stocks are a lot more durable than one might think. I've had My 870 Express Super-Mag Synthetic for more than ten years and it's as good as ever.I drilled it for a sling stud myself. And there is a thick "spar' that runs the length of the underside of the stock from grip to toe. More than adequate enough for th rigors of a sling, providing you drill the hole the right diameter. I also put a Limbsaver prefit recoil pad for Remington 870 synthetic stocks on it a couple of years ago. That required nothing more than a phillips screwdriver. Go ahead and rig yours out with no worries.

 

[Virginian]

I would hazard a guess they are as tough as any of the rest of them out there.

 

[dfariswheel]

Like most, the Remington stocks are made of a glass fiber-reinforced nylon.
These are a LOT tougher than you'd think.

A Limbsaver, or Remington's model of it should fit right on your stock.
Remington's is made by Limbsaver, and is called the "R3" or "Supercell".
You can buy one from Remington, or Midway USA:

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=314558

To install:
Use a medium size Phillips screwdriver.
Soap or grease the shaft to prevent tearing the pads, and insert into the tiny holes at the top and bottom of the rear face of the pad.
Unscrew the screws and remove.

Install the new pad, re-soap or grease the shaft and just snug the new pad down. No need to over tighten.