Topic: 870 Express with Tacstar

[FSTDoc]

I've got an 870 Magnum Express circa 1990. I recently attached a 6-slot Tacstar side saddle and now the action doesn't fully cycle. Does anyone happen to know how much I have to remove from the back of the forend so that I can cycle the action again?
Thanks

[Jaggy13]

if it were me, I would think about modding the accessory before the firearm,
or stop in at RK's and have pops or pete take a look at it for ya.

[RGinIdaho]

I don't have mine handy but...

Prior to putting the side saddle on, I opened the action, held the saddle alongside the receiver for a measurement, marked the forend, took the forend off the gun and made the cuts.

Real easy. No regrets here, Rem parts are cheap and available.

I can measure for you this evening if you like.

[FSTDoc]

Not necessary, thanks. You gave me a good idea. I think if I mark the receiver at the leading edge of the side saddle with a sharpy or something I can figure out how much to take off. Thanks again.

[RGinIdaho]

Mine is the 3" chambered 870.

The cut on mine is 1 11/16" which provides 1/4" clearance between the fore end and side saddle when the action is open.

[FSTDoc]

Got mine cut down tonight. Forend just about kisses the side saddle with the action fully open. Looks pretty good, if I do say so myself. Once I get some stain on the cut it will look like factory.

[Idaho_Gun_Nut]

If you ever decide to change out the stocks get a "Hogue Tamer" stock set for it.  You won't have to cut the forearm at all.  I have all 4 of my 870's set up with Hogue pistol grips and forearms with side saddles.