my first 870 refinish project: 48 hrs
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Could some one please enlighten me on the 3" ejector upgrade? I assume this will allow a 2.75" receiver to cycle 3" shells? If so what is required and where can I find it?
Thanks
You are correct, by exchanging the ejector for a 3" version it will allow you to shoot 3" shells as long as you have a barrel with the appropriate chamber.
The ejector is rivetted in and requires the head of the rivets to be ground off from the chanel inside the ejector. Then the remains of the rivets will have to be punched out. Now you install the new ejector with new rivets. You can buy the rivet setting punches from Brownells, or fashion your own punches if you are at all handy. After the rivets have been installed you will have to file of the heads flush with the backside of the receiver.... This is why it is a good thing to do if you are planning on refinishing the reciever.
Replacement ejectors and rivets can be sourced through Western Gun Parts.
You can apply Arma-Coat directly over parkerizing with no problems. Blueing needs to be sandblasted so it can adhere properly. The only product we have that goes directly over blueing is our Arma-Clear.
I am interested in the switching to 3" as well thanks for the tip! Also when painting you do not need to cure the arma-coat in the oven, you can to speed up the process but it is not necessary if I remember correctly. I love arma-coat because it has allowed me (with 0 experience before using it) to paint some rifles and other items and have them come out looking like a professional did it for such a low cost!
