Is the Remington 1187 a good gun?

Is the Remington 1187 a good gun?

Think of the 11- 87 Sportsman 12-gauge semiautomatic shotgun as a shotgun version of the SPS Rem 700 rifle range. The 11-87 is the workhorse of the semi auto Remmy family but still provides that reliability, smooth operation and longevity of use that Remington have become renowned for. …

When did Remington stop making 1187?

Remington Model 11-87
Manufacturer Remington Arms
Produced 1987–present
Specifications
Mass 8.25 lb (3.7 kg) with 28 in (710 mm) barrel

Can a Remington 11-87 shoot slugs?

The Sportsman Synthetic Deer 20 Gauge Slug Gun comes with a 21″ rifled barrel, optimized to shoot modern sabot slugs with great accuracy. Loaded with sabot slugs and sighted-in properly with a scope sight, the 11-87 Sportsman Slug Gun has the potential accuracy to consistently take big game at 200 yards.

Are Remington 1100 and 1187 barrels interchangeable?

Your 1100 fore end may not fit the 1187 barrel. The contours of the gas cylinders are different. Older 1100 fore ends usually wont fit the 1187 barrel. At some point in production Remington changed the inletting and most later 1100 and 1187 fore ends are interchangeable.

Will a Remington 1100 barrel fit a Remington 1187?

Will a Remington 1100 stock fit a 11 87?

You can use 1100 & 1187 stocks on your 1187. Since you are replacing a synthetic stock, you will need a stock bearing plate to install between the wood stock and the receiver. Most recent manufacture cut-checkered 1100 fore ends will work on an 1187.

Can you shoot steel shot in a Remington 1187 shotgun?

The new factory loaded steel won’t hurt your 1187. It is probably a good idea to shoot a couple of patterns before you go after the ducks. This will give you a good feel for the limitations of the steel load and which choke is best.

When did Remington start using REM chokes?

1986
In 1986 Remington introduced the new Remington “Rem Choke” system of screw-in chokes (also fitted to Remington model 1100 auto-loading shotguns at the same time). Initially, the Rem Chokes were offered only in 12 gauge in barrel lengths of 21″, 26″, and 28″.

How far can you shoot a slug?

With a plain bead front sight, the maximum effective range for a 2 3/4″ 12 gauge slug would be 50–75 yards depending on the skill of the shooter.

Can you shoot birdshot out of a slug barrel?

Shooting buckshot and birdshot out of a rifled barrel won’t harm the barrel in the least. But… your shot patterns may not be the best, and you may get excessive leading in the rifling, which might hurt your accuracy when shooting slugs. Also, lead streaks can be very difficult to clean out of a barrel.

When did the Remington Model 11-87 come out?

Available in 20 and 12 gauge, it sports many of the features that made the original Model 11-87 so great. I BOUGHT MY first Remington Model 11-87 a year after the shotgun’s debut, which – perhaps not surprisingly – was in 1987.

Is the Remington Model 11-87 sportsman field a knock-off?

The Model 11-87 Sportsman Field shotgun is no cheap knock-off, but is designed with the wallet in mind. Available in 20 and 12 gauge, it sports many of the features that made the original Model 11-87 so great. I BOUGHT MY first Remington Model 11-87 a year after the shotgun’s debut, which – perhaps not surprisingly – was in 1987.

Is the Remington 11-87 a good shotgun for hunting?

Overall, Remington 11-87 is a highly flexible shotgun that allows you to use it in different occasions- like clays, meadow or highland hunting- without compromising its exceptional performance, reliability, and ease of use.

When did the Remington A1 shotgun come out?

A product of Remington Arms, the incredibly headstrong and versatile shotgun debuted in 1987, as an improvement of the earlier famous 1100 model that hit the market over 50 years ago. Below, I want to share with you some crucial details you need to know about this shotgun before you can start using it.