Changing 870 stock

[powdergun]

I see alot of after market stuff for 870's. Changing the butt seems straight forward. Is there any special tool or proceedure requied to change the forearm ? Is it very difficult for a first timer at this.

I do have some skills but not what you'd call highly experienced.

 

[bill c68]

A long flat screwdriver is all you need for the butt stock, the is a special tool for the forend but you can get by with needlenose pliers or a flat piece of steel just the right size.

 

[FN]

It is easier to change the forend on the 870 if you have a proper 870 forend nut wrench. You can get them from Brownells or Midway.


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[Can-down]

You can make your own forend tool with an appropriately sized pipe and a file/hacksaw.

Ask around at your club or check the local shop maybe you can borrow a tool but if you've got some basic tools just make your own.

 

[Busta Capp]

I used the claws of a hammer to remove the nut and install my new stock. Tried a couple and found one that worked great, perfect fit.

 

[beretta boy]

Some of the "aftermarket" replacement stocks actually come with a tool
that you can remove the forearm with,

 

[sendero]

i have the factory tool if you pay shipping back and forth will send it to you

Sendero

i'am in Amos, Quebec

 

[Winchester-1897]

by all means, use the tool for the job, or you could screw it up, I've been there trying the pliers etc.

 

[powdergun]

Thanks for the help. I managed to find a buddy with one in my area.