Yes — the McLean Shotgun Sling fits the Remington 870 (Tactical/Express). The front of the sling carries its own hook, so up front it only needs a loop to clip onto — never a second hook.
Front attachment
Magazine cap or barrel-clamp swivel stud — you need to add one.
Remington's barrel clamp has the hole for a swivel but many ship without the swivel fitted. The usual fix is a magazine cap with a swivel stud.
Rear attachment
Pre-moulded stud hole in the buttstock — you need to add one.
Express synthetic stocks have a factory attaching hole moulded into the underside, but the stud itself is not included.
Why this sling on a Remington 870 (Tactical/Express)
Duty, home-defence and competition use put a shotgun on and off the shoulder constantly, often with a hand busy loading. Retention matters more here than raw comfort: the gun has to lock against the body and release without a second thought.
The McLean design is a two-point sling with a patented retention system: it cinches tight to hold the shotgun against your body hands-free, then releases into a ready position in one pull. It ships in one size and adjusts, so there is no length to choose.
Fitting it
- Clear the shotgun. Tube unloaded, action open, chamber checked visually and physically.
- Front: clip the sling hook to the magazine cap or barrel-clamp swivel stud.
- Rear: attach at the pre-moulded stud hole in the buttstock.
- Adjust wearing your kit. A setting dialled in without a vest comes up short once it is on.
- Check the transition. It should shoulder without pulling tight across your chest.
Questions
Does the McLean Shotgun Sling fit a Remington 870 (Tactical/Express)?
Yes. At the front the sling uses its own hook, so it needs a loop to clip to: the magazine cap or barrel-clamp swivel stud (added separately). At the rear it attaches at the pre-moulded stud hole in the buttstock (added separately).
Do I need a snap hook for the front of my Remington 870 (Tactical/Express)?
No. The McLean sling carries its own hook at the front as part of the retention system. It only needs something to hook onto — a factory loop, a swivel, or any loop you add. Buying a second snap hook for the front is wasted money.
What do I need to buy for a Remington 870 (Tactical/Express)?
At the front you need a loop: Remington's barrel clamp has the hole for a swivel but many ship without the swivel fitted. The usual fix is a magazine cap with a swivel stud. At the rear: Express synthetic stocks have a factory attaching hole moulded into the underside, but the stud itself is not included.
What length sling do I need for a Remington 870 (Tactical/Express)?
There is no length to choose. The sling ships in one size and adjusts, so the same sling covers carry and cinched retention. Set it wearing the kit you actually carry in — a setting dialled in without a vest or heavy coat comes up short once it is on.
Other firearms we have fitment for
Mossberg 590A1- Mossberg 590 Shockwave
Benelli M4
Benelli Nova Tactical
Benelli SuperNova Tactical
Beretta 1301 Tactical- Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol
Firearm photos: Mossberg 590A1 — Jawatech at English Wikipedia, Public domain; Benelli M4 — United States Marine Corps, Public domain; Benelli Nova Tactical — Chuckeieio, Public domain; Benelli SuperNova Tactical — Picanox, CC BY-SA 4.0; Beretta 1301 Tactical — Self, CC BY-SA 4.0.
