TOM LOUNSBURY: Ode to the dependable Remington 870 shotgun
Tom Lounsbury, For the News Advocate
Feb. 26, 2021
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The Remington Model 870 Express shotguns can be configured different ways by simply and easily changing barrels. Pictured, from left, are a 12-gauge with a 20-inch smoothbore barrel equipped with iron sights, a 20-gauge witha rifled 18.5-inch barrel equipped with a red-dot sight, and a 28-gauge with a 26-inch vent-ribbed barrel. (Tom Lounsbury/Hearst Michigan) Show MoreShow Less
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The writer used his 12-gauge Remington 870 Express with a 20-inch smoothbore slug barrel, firing a Foster one-ounce slug, to drop an opening-morning Thumb 10-point on the spot. The buck had responded to calling, but surprised the writer (who was seated on the ground next to a tree) by approaching him from behind. The shot was accomplished at 10 yards when the buck closed his eyes while doing a lip-curl. (Photo provided/Tom Lounsbury/Hearst Mich