Remington 870 XCS 12 Guage Marine Magnum Pump.

Choosing to make a shotgun your primary survival rifle is not a bad call by any means, and there is no shotgun better suited to the task than the reliable Remington 870 XCS pump.  The 870 has been around for 50 years, and has pulled duty with every branch of the armed services, and law enforcement agencies worldwide.  The 870 Marine Magnum pictured below is finished in Remingtons latest TriNyte(tm) finish, which is supposed to be the most durable, weatherproof finish they have ever put on a shotgun.   All internal parts are Nickel coated, including the trigger group.   The wide variety of ammunition available for shotguns also makes them a good survival rifle candidate.   Shotgun ammo is fairly bulky though, so dont go overboard, just pack what you need.  The stock will hold 4 shells in reserve, along with 6 in the magazine.

Disassembly and cleaning just dont get any easier than with the 870, unscrew the magazine cap, pull the barrel, and slide out the 2 piece bolt assembly.   Give it a good once over and a light coat of oil, and spend about 30 seconds putting it back together, and you're done.  Its a classic case of less being more, the Remington 870 XCS does what it was designed to do very well, every time, and nothing more.   There is also a staggering amount of aftermarket gear available for the 870... from folding stocks and forends, to lights, heatshields, sights, etc..   There are as many customizable options for the Remington 870 as there are for the Ruger 10/22.

~ Selection of ammo / suit to need.      ~ Weather resistant Stainless parts.      ~ On board shell storage.      ~ Ultra Reliable      ~ Customizable / after market accessories      ~ Accuracy is pretty much point and click.

Caliber: Operation: Stock: Capacity: Finish: MSRP:

12ga. 2-3/4" and 3" Pump Synthetic 6+1 SS coated $700

Remington 870 XCS

courtesy Remington Firearms  

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