What is the standard choke for a Remington 870?

The Rem Choke tube system is used on a number of Remington shotguns including the Model 870, Model 1100, and Model 11-87. This is a choke tube developed by Remington which is designed for a number of their weapons.

How many shots does a Remington 870 hold?

Remington Model 870
Barrel length	14 in (360 mm) to 30 in (760 mm)
Cartridge	12 gauge, 16 gauge, 20 gauge, 28 gauge, or .410 bore
Action	Pump-action
Feed system	3+1, 4+1, 5+1, 6+1, or 7+1 round internal tube magazine, or an external 6+1 box magazine

Can I shoot slugs through a modified choke Remington 870?

Yes, you can shoot rifled slugs through your modified choke. You could even shoot rifled slugs through a full choke. But you will probably have best results with a modified or improved cylinder.

Is the 870 Rem Choke rated for steel shot?

This is the one that has the golden tint to it, because it is made from special heat treated alloy. It works quite well with larger steel shot. If someone with an 870 was worried about their fixed full choke, the solution is to get a new or used 870 Rem Choke barrel and use the full Rem Choke rated for steel shot.

Can a fixed choke be used on a steel shot?

If someone with an 870 was worried about their fixed full choke, the solution is to get a new or used 870 Rem Choke barrel and use the full Rem Choke rated for steel shot. Problem solved. Another issue is blown patterns. Steel shot, because it won’t compress, acts like it is choked one to two choke steps.

What kind of choke tube does a Remington shotgun use?

What are the points of choke on a shotgun?

Gunmakers talk about “points” of choke. They measure shotgun choke relative to the bore diameter (which may vary considerably within any designated bore size rather than at the muzzle alone). One point equates to a constriction of one thousandth of an inch. Below is what one would expect in a 12-bore gun.