What is the difference with 'internal' and 'external' rachet? And can this be attached to my 870 express tactical?
1575019
The internal ratchet is in the cap. It is more like a thrust washer with small humps around it. The mating part is on the end of the magazine tube and it has teeth on it. When you screw the cap down you will feel the ratchet clicking as it is being tightened. There are differences in the 870 Wingmaster and the 870 Express. I found out the expensive way. The correct Uncle Mike's swivel set for the 870 Express is 1800-2 and it will specify 870 Express on the label. If it doesn't have 870 Express on the label then it is for the 870 Wingmaster and will not work on yours. Hope this helps you.
1575020
Yea, that can be confusing since they changed the terminology a bit. I believe the external ratchet used to be called the ball and detent lug system. Unscrew and remove the magazine cap and look for a small ball bearing on the barrel ring and for detents around the outer ring of the cap that match the ball. That would be the external type. If you have no ball bearing on the barrel ring, and the type with indentations and protrusions (teeth) on the magazine insert that match the internal component of the magazine cap, you have the internal ratchet.
130860
I've shot a lot of rounds thru my 870 tactual without any problems. I check everything fairly often but don't recall any serious problems with it coming loose.
1969231
By "rail adapter" they are describing the unit itself. It fits on the mag tube and is solid. It is a very well made and functional add on to your shotgun. I have a light on mine....
1563048
I wouldn't mount this type of rail to my 870. If you don't want drill holes in it the only other way would be to glue it. I wouldn't think that it would hold with any sort of longgevity. The way I would go is to get one of the many types of rail slash scope saddles. The type of saddle you get will depend on what you entend to mount to it. There are so many types of saddles depending on budget, capibiliy and function. If you just want a simple rail there is a version I think that's pretty cool looking. It's made by Leapers and it has a rail on the top. There are four different of these saddles on amazon that look exactly the some but they very in price so it you go this route be carefull to get the cheapest one. The last time I saw it, it was 17.99. I'm sure you've seen some of the others that provide multiple funtions and attachments in one integrated mount. I hope this helps some and if you have any more questions just shoot then and I'll be glad to help if I can.
33600
I installed it on the Magpul version of the 870 (synthetic fore end and stock) with no issue on the receiver as intended. Took a while to "loosen" up the individual shell holders (just load/unload it a bunch), but it works great now. Retention seems to be spot-on. If you bought extended bolts/hardware I would imagine you could mount directly to the stock, but I didn't do it this way, and I would think it might be kind of awkward.
1823556
I don't have an 870 but I am surprised that it doesn't fit. It won't just slide on. You have to use some pressure and force it on. I would not try to put it on while loaded with shells, add the shells after it's on the stock.
1490565
My 870 sits in there pretty tight but it isn't diffcult pull out of the scabbard. Best description I could think of right now is a comparison to skate shoes. They stay on when you want them to but you can slip them right off if you that's what you want. It probably also depends if you have any sharp edges that it can catch on.I had a problem with my front sight catching the inner liner.
850745
Idk, I put mine on magpul remington 870 stock, but needed an adapter for it.
1972515
I don't have that fore end on my Remington 870 but the Tacstar Sidesaddle doesn't take up that much space. It is quite efficient and is only on one side. Your fore end may just be longer on the bottom and wouldn't interfere with the Tacstar. I would recommend getting a bandolier instead of the Tacstar unless you're using it for hunting purposes.
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It should, Mine is an 870 police magnum, and I believe the only real difference is the trigger group parts (between the two). I still have all the original wood on mine. It replaces the 2 pins in the trigger group for mounting purposes, otherwise, it rides completely on the receiver. Mine has worked great with an Aimpoint. One note, it will not let you co-witness bead type sights, but if that is not a concern, enjoy, it's a solid piece.
851163
Mt Tekton wrench was broken when it arrived, but my other ratcheting "clicker" - a Craftsman - does both RH and LH thread. The Tekton should work the same.
33595
No, this is a reciever mount specifically tailored for remington 870/norinco 982/h&r; pardner pump reciever holes. great product though
1431601
Ed, the turrets do not have an external locking mechanism. I must add this also, last week i was shooting a moderately hot load (a couple of grains under max) and i noticed the cross hairs were moving, so i set it back to factory zero and put a snapcap in it and when i drop the hammer on an empty chamber you can see the the cross hairs move and not reset to point of impact. it seems that it has let go inside and won't hold zero. after 4 years of heavy use i feel this is not bad for $250.00 scope. on a rifle with lesser recoil than my .308, who knows how long it will last. hope this helps
1673786
I have one on my 870 Express that is set up with a 18.5" barrel, and on a Maverick HS-12. Both are short tactical-type shotguns and the sling fits nicely. I have my slings oriented with the padded section towards the stock so the shotguns are not too front heavy when fully loaded with shells.
1047934
Can't see the problem - only difference is the external hammer but I just have mounted it myself on an LCR.Would be interesting why you had to send already one back?
1372690
I've got the 870 tactical, 6+1, and it fits just fine. I had absolutely no problems with the install.
956198
The one I purchased was for a Remington 870 12 Gauge and it works perfectly.