What do I need to know about my shotgun?

[RedStripes]

Just bought a Remington 870 and while waiting for the DROS I am trying to learn something about how it works. Anyone know of any good basic instructional videos. I shot a rifle once years ago so I know next to nothing about firearms. I am going to go to the range and try to figure out how to shoot it, any help so I don't blow off a limb? Or is it simple enough that any idiot can figure it out.

[bden]

First - Keep the pointy end pointed towards stuff you don't mind busting up, keep your nose picker off the bang switch until you're ready for it to go bang, never trust that some little gremlin didn't come along and load it while you weren't watching, and always make sure you know what your shot's gonna hit.

Most gun ranges and shops offer safety classes. Take one! They're fun, informative, and very helpful. Many will go over cleaning recommendations as well. Find a friend who knows a thing or two about shooting to take you out your first time or two. Having someone knowledgable around will help the first trip be much more fun, enjoyable, and safe. Make sure you get a good bit of info on how your 870 works from the place you bought it at before bringing it home too.

[Dirtbiker]

This is the dangerous end.



All kidding aside, please read the manual fully and familiarize yourself with all controls.

[aippi]

You can go to www.aiptactical.com and under the customer service link, you will find a link "Breaking in the 870" follow that and you will break it in right and your reward will be a super smooth shotgun. And by god rack the thing like you have a pair.

[HondaMasterTech]

For stuff like this, though it isn't always the best, YouTube is your friend.

[GrimLock]

Originally Posted by aippi

You can go to www.aiptactical.com and under the customer service link, you will find a link "Breaking in the 870" follow that and you will break it in right and your reward will be a super smooth shotgun. And by god rack the thing like you have a pair.

I read what you said on your website and I've only put 40 shells through my 870. So I need 60 more pulls of the trigger lol.

I agree about racking it hard, that's the only way to do it. The sound is beautiful I mean it's loud and convincing.

[rkt88edmo]

BAAUUR?

Thumb on the side hold or thumb over the top?
Is the toe in the pocket?
Cheekweld?

[eccvets]

First thing to do is the strip it down (get a friend which knows how or look youtube for videos, there are many!), clean the hell out of it, lube it up, and then take it to the range. Just make sure not to buy/use any gauges of shells which arn't made for your gun, you really don't wanna mix up/put in a 20 guage shell in a row of 12's... Talk about bad news bears!

oh yeah, get yourself a knoxx specops stock with reduce recoil so you can enjoy your new gun instead of hating it and buying nsaids for the pain.

[Greg-Dawg®]

Read the manual.

[Black Majik]

Originally Posted by rkt88edmo

BAAUUR?

Thumb on the side hold or thumb over the top?
Is the toe in the pocket?
Cheekweld?

Ah, it's refreshing to see Dave's mantra on here.

+1 BA/UU/R.