The targets were placed at fifty feet because my use of a tactical shotgun is defense of home or business. They were selected because we have a flock of turkeys that have taken over the range and I thought this might send them a message and, more to the point, they are 15″x19″ with a 13″ kill zone, which is smaller than most torso targets. Targets selected were Big Tom Turkey targets. This is of course important for a gun that is destined to see rough handling and inclement weather conditions.Įventually, it always comes down to this… The Nitro Magnum was shot quite a bit, but clean up was no more than a quick wipe down due to the ArmorLokt ™ over molding. Disassembly takes about ten minutes, reassembly about the same. Parts are removed in the order as numbered above. In brief form – To disassemble, the gun is checked for empty as defined in the product’s manual. A little tighter detail shot of the front end assembly below. The Remington M887 Nitro Magnum Tactical disassembles slightly different than the Non-Tactical version, primarily because of the accessory Picatinny rail mount that also binds the extended magazine tube to the gun’s barrel. Sights: Integral ramp, Hi-Viz front sight, Picatinny receiver rail, plus right side accessory rail below the front sight provide easy mounting for all popular mechanical, electronic and optical sights. There is a Model 887 Nitro Magnum 20″ rifled slug accessory barrel with Hi-Viz rifle sights available from Remington. This is a good combination for close in work, shot or slug loads. With its two shot magazine extender, the Tactical holds six 2 3/4″ and 3″ and five 3 1/2″ rounds.īarrel: The M887 Nitro Magnum Tactical 18 1/2″ barrel has a full 0.729″ bore, end to end, and a 0.730″ bore ported, extended tactical Rem™ Choke with a muzzle break feature. Swivel studs are located at either end and it is fitted with a Remington Super Cell recoil pad.Ĭhamber & Magazine Capacity: The Tactical is chambered to accommodate 12-gauge 2 3/4″, 3″and 3 1/2″ shotshells. The Remington M887 Nitro Magnum Tactical’s forend, buttstock, magazine cap, and trigger assembly are made of AmorLokt™. AmorLokt™ also assists in heat dissipation. The tough scuff and wear resistant coating seals metal surfaces, protecting them from harsh weather conditions and other environmental concerns. Construction: A steel receiver and hammer forged 4140 steel barrel are heavily protected by Remington’s proprietary ArmorLokt ™ over molded finish.
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