Remington Model 870 12ga pump-action shotgun
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Shotgun12/70Gunsmith
M870 — shotgun chambered for 12/70. Ergonomics 45, recoil 397 vertical and 471 horizontal, 30 rounds per minute. Fire modes: single.
Stats without attachments
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | shotgun |
| Caliber | 12/70 |
| Ergonomics | 45 |
| Vertical / horizontal recoil | 397 / 471 |
| Rate of fire | 30 RPM |
| Fire modes | single |
| Effective range | 100 m |
| Weight without attachments | 1.1 kg |
| Mod slots | 5 |
| Flea Market price | 47,029 ₽ |
In-game description
The Remington Model 870 is a pump-action shotgun manufactured by Remington Arms Company, LLC. It is widely used by the public for sport shooting, hunting, and self-defense and used by law enforcement and military organizations worldwide.
Which ammo to take
Best by penetration out of 17 options in 12/70 caliber. The full list is on the caliber page.
| Ammo | Damage | Penetration | Armor damage | Velocity | Flea Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164 | 37 | 65 % | 510 m/s | — | |
| 25×8 | 31 | 26 % | 320 m/s | 578 ₽ | |
| 197 | 26 | 57 % | 410 m/s | 534 ₽ | |
| 25×10 | 24 | 22 % | 310 m/s | 281 ₽ | |
| 183 | 20 | 50 % | 480 m/s | 199 ₽ | |
| 150 | 20 | 50 % | 430 m/s | — |
Gunsmith: build requirements
The build is handed in to Mechanic in the quest menu. Any set of mods works as long as the final stats meet the requirements.
Gunsmith - Part 5
- Ergonomics ≥ 60
- Total recoil ≤ 500
- Durability ≥ 60%
- Required mods: M870 Magpul MOE handguard
- Needs a mod from the category: Comb. tact. device, Foregrip
Weapons on the radar
- The enemy marker is labeled with the weapon they are carrying. The same is shown in the threat list next to the distance and height.
- Weapons in loot are labeled with the price and colored by value tier — you can tell right away whether it is worth going for.
- Aimlines and the “aiming at you” alert: you can see who has you in their sights.
The radar map opens from a link in any browser: on a phone, tablet, laptop or second monitor. You can also share it with friends from your squad.

Questions and answers
What caliber is M870?
Shotgun chambered for 12/70: the game has 17 types of these rounds.
What is the best ammo for M870?
By penetration — AP-20 (penetration 37, damage 164), by damage — Magnum (50×8). Against class 4 armor you need penetration of 40 or higher, class 5 — 50 or higher, class 6 — 60 or higher.
Which Gunsmith parts is it needed for?
«Gunsmith - Part 5» (Ergonomics ≥ 60, Total recoil ≤ 500).
How much does it cost?
About 47,029 ₽ on the Flea Market per the price snapshot; the trader base price is calculated from 15,202 ₽.
What are its base stats?
Ergonomics 45, vertical recoil 397 and horizontal recoil 471, 30 rounds per minute, fire modes: single. These are figures without attachments — mods change them.
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