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Measured figures
Length
Single source1,230 mm (48.4 in)[source]
Remington Model 870 · Length · Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Heckler & Koch PSG1 | Remington Model 870 |
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| Type | Designated marksman rifle Sniper rifle[source] | Pump-action shotgun[source]Remington Model 870 · Type |
| Place of origin | West Germany[source] | United States[source]Remington Model 870 · Place of origin |
| In service | 1972–present[source] | 1950–present[source]Remington Model 870 · In service |
| Used by | See Users |
26.3 in (670 mm) to 50.5 in (1,280 mm)[source]Remington Model 870 · Length
with telescopic sight
Single source258 mm (10.2 in) with telescopic sight[source]
Barrel length
Single source650 mm (25.6 in)[source]
Remington 870 · 410 Turkey TSS · Barrel length
Single sourceRemington 870 · Fieldmaster · 28, 26, 21, 18.75, 26 and 711, 660, 533, 476, 660 and
Single sourceRemington 870 · Fieldmaster · Barrel length
Single sourceRemington 870 · FieldMaster Deer · Barrel length
Single sourceRemington 870 · Fieldmaster Fully Rifled Cantilever · Barrel length
Single sourceRemington 870 · Fieldmaster Synthetic · 28, 26, 21, 21 and 710, 660, 530, 530 and
Single sourceRemington 870 · Fieldmaster Synthetic · Barrel length
Single sourceRemington 870 · Special Purpose Marine Magnum · Barrel length
Single sourceRemington 870 · SPS Super Mag Turkey Predator · Barrel length
Single sourceRemington 870 · SPS Superslug · Barrel length
Single sourceRemington 870 · Super Magnum Flyaway · Barrel length
Single sourceRemington 870 · Super Magnum Turkey/Waterfowl Camo · Barrel length
Single sourceRemington 870 · Turkey Camo · Barrel length
Single sourceRemington 870 · Wingmaster · Barrel length
Single sourceRemington Model 870 · Barrel length · Barrel length
Single source14 in (360 mm) to 30 in (760 mm)[source]Remington Model 870 · Barrel length
20 in (510 mm)[source]Remington 870 · FieldMaster Deer
25 in (640 mm)[source]Remington 870 · 410 Turkey TSS
21 in (530 mm)[source]Remington 870 · Turkey Camo
25 + 1 ⁄ 2 in (650 mm)[source]Remington 870 · SPS Superslug
28, 26, 21, 18.75, 26 and 20 in (711, 660, 533, 476, 660 and 508 mm)[source]Remington 870 · Fieldmaster
28, 26, 21, 21 and 20 in (710, 660, 530, 530 and 510 mm)[source]Remington 870 · Fieldmaster Synthetic
18 + 1 ⁄ 2 in (470 mm)[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source868 m/s (2,848 ft/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
See Users[source]Remington Model 870 · Used by |
| Wars | Lebanese Civil War War in Iraq (2013–2017) Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen Insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir Russian invasion of Ukraine[source] | Vietnam War Rhodesian Bush War Lebanese Civil War War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source]Remington Model 870 · Wars |
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| Designer | Heckler & Koch[source] | L.Ray Crittendon, Phillip Haskell, Ellis Hailston, G.E. Pinckney[source]Remington Model 870 · Designer |
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| Designed | 1968[source] | 1950[source]Remington Model 870 · Designed |
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| Manufacturer | Heckler & Koch SEDENA (licensed)[source] | Remington Arms[source]Remington Model 870 · Manufacturer |
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| Produced | 1972–2014[source] | 1951–present[source]Remington Model 870 · Produced |
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| Variants | PSG1A1 MSG90[source] | See Variants[source]Remington Model 870 · Variants |
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| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO[source] | 12 gauge , 16 gauge , 20 gauge , 28 gauge , or .410 bore[source]Remington Model 870 · Cartridge 12-gauge[source]Remington 870 · FieldMaster Deer .410-bore[source]Remington 870 · 410 Turkey TSS 12-gauge[source]Remington 870 · Turkey Camo 12-gauge[source]Remington 870 · SPS Superslug 12-gauge, 20-gauge[source]Remington 870 · Fieldmaster 12-gauge, 20-gauge[source]Remington 870 · Fieldmaster Synthetic 12-gauge[source]Remington 870 · Special Purpose Marine Magnum 12-gauge ( 2 + 3 ⁄ 4 ", 3" and 3 + 1 ⁄ 2 ")[source]Remington 870 · SPS Super Mag Turkey Predator 12-gauge ( 2 + 3 ⁄ 4 ", 3" and 3 + 1 ⁄ 2 ")[source]Remington 870 · Super Magnum Flyaway 12-gauge ( 2 + 3 ⁄ 4 ", 3" and 3 + 1 ⁄ 2 ")[source]Remington 870 · Super Magnum Turkey/Waterfowl Camo 12-gauge ( 2 + 3 ⁄ 4 " and 3"), 20-gauge, and .410-bore[source]Remington 870 · Wingmaster 12-gauge[source]Remington 870 · Fieldmaster Fully Rifled Cantilever |
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| Action | Roller-delayed blowback[source] | Pump-action[source]Remington Model 870 · Action |
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| Feed system | 5, 10 or 20-round detachable box magazine . 50 round drum also compatible.[source] | 3+1, 4+1, 5+1, 6+1, or 7+1 round internal tube magazine , or an external 6+1 box magazine[source]Remington Model 870 · Feed system |
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| Sights | Hensoldt ZF 6×42 PSG1 telescopic sight with illuminated reticle[source] | Bead, twin bead, adjustable open sights, or ghost ring (all iron sights ). Also cantilever and receiver-mounts for scopes[source]Remington Model 870 · Sights |
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| Role | semi-automatic sniper rifle / designated marksman rifle[source] | — |
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| Source measurement | The PSG1 is mechanically based on the Heckler & Koch G3 battle rifle that employs a roller-delayed blowback operating system. Its shot-to-shot variation is expected to be better than 1 minute of angle (MOA) with match ammunition. This level of accuracy is only average compared to most modern bolt action sniper rifles, but is still exceptional for a semi-automatic rifle and at one time was claimed to be "one of the most accurate semi-automatic sniper rifles in the world."[source]Heckler & Koch PSG1 · Design details; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage PSG1s are not supplied with iron sights but come equipped with the Hensoldt ZF 6×42 PSG1 scope with an illuminated reticle . The scope has a built-in bullet drop compensation range adjustment feature which can be adjusted from 100 to 600 m.[source]Heckler & Koch PSG1 · Design details; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The PSG1A1 variant was introduced by Heckler & Koch in 2006, and features two major improvements. First, the cocking handle was relocated a couple of degrees counter-clockwise. This was because when locked rearward, it could physically interfere with the long scopes often used on the rifles. The second modification involved the replacement of the outdated Hensoldt scope. Non-police users often found the scope's 600 m range limitation and simple crosshairs inadequate for their needs. In addition, the rechargeable batteries are difficult to recharge and for which to find replacements. A final fault is that Hensoldt does not service the scope in the United States. For these reasons, the PSG1A1 has been outfitted with a Schmidt & Bender 3–12×50 Police Marksman II scope, mounted on 34 mm (1.3 in) rings. To remedy brass ejection a brass catcher must be installed.[source]Heckler & Koch PSG1 · Design details / PSG1A1; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage | — |
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| Country of origin | Germany[source]Inventory Origin column; table 5, row 108, cell 2; revision 1377789247; retrieved 2026-10-02 | — |
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| Unit cost | — | $ 350[source]Remington Model 870 · Unit cost |
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| No. built | — | 11,000,000+[source]Remington Model 870 · No. built |
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| Barrel type | — | Fully rifled[source]Remington 870 · FieldMaster Deer Vent Rib, Rem Choke[source]Remington 870 · 410 Turkey TSS Vent Rib, Rem Choke[source]Remington 870 · Turkey Camo Fully rifled extra heavy (fluted)[source]Remington 870 · SPS Superslug Vent rib Rem Choke and fully rifled[source]Remington 870 · Fieldmaster Vent rib Rem Choke and fully rifled[source]Remington 870 · Fieldmaster Synthetic Cylinder choke[source]Remington 870 · Special Purpose Marine Magnum Rem Choke[source]Remington 870 · SPS Super Mag Turkey Predator Vent rib, Rem Choke[source]Remington 870 · Super Magnum Flyaway Vent rib, Rem Choke[source]Remington 870 · Super Magnum Turkey/Waterfowl Camo Vent Rib, Rem Choke[source]Remington 870 · Wingmaster Fully rifled[source]Remington 870 · Fieldmaster Fully Rifled Cantilever |
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20 in (510 mm)[source]Remington 870 · SPS Super Mag Turkey Predator
28 in (710 mm)[source]Remington 870 · Super Magnum Flyaway
26 in (660 mm)[source]Remington 870 · Super Magnum Turkey/Waterfowl Camo
25–28 in (640–710 mm)[source]Remington 870 · Wingmaster
20 in (510 mm)[source]Remington 870 · Fieldmaster Fully Rifled Cantilever