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the only issue they ever had was a few rougher than normal chambers that could be easily fixed, or if you contacted Remington they would take care of it.
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Remington used a finish on Expresses and SPS rifles a few years ago that would rust if the sun went behind a cloud. There was a huge outcry and I expect they've changed the formula by now.
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They never destroyed the quality, they built it down to a price point which is what 90%+ of buyers care about first, last, and always.
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If you want the old school polished blue steel and walnut, they still make it in the Wingmaster. It just doesn't cost $300 any more.
If you want a shotgun for $300, then Remington (and everybody else) had to make some changes to meet that price point. Birch instead of walnut, matte steel instead of polished blue, etc. The trick is to meet the lower price without impairing function, which Remington has done fairly well with the exceptions mentioned.