March 15, 2014, 09:24 PM | #1 |
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Remington 870 express
Recently purchased a Rem. 870 express and I couldn't be happier. I've had bad luck with Remington in the past (about ten years ago) but this one is really nice and runs smooth. Even the wood stock is better than expected. I'm very impressed with this shotgun.
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March 15, 2014, 09:54 PM | #2 |
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I purchased an 870 Express in 20 gauge during 2013 and have been real happy with it as well. I keep a coat of Breakfree CLP on all the metal parts and keep it dry. I've had no problems with rust on the steel. It is a fun gun to shoot. Enjoy your new gun.
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March 15, 2014, 10:41 PM | #3 |
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First and only shotgun I ever owned was a Remington 870 Wing Master 12 ga. It was a great shotgun. Never needed anything else or wanted anything else. Sold it maybe 10 years ago now since I don't hunt any more,but have fond memorys of early morning hunts.
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March 16, 2014, 12:12 AM | #4 |
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The last two 870 Express shotguns I've had much experience with had serious problems with extracting shells. They've kind of soured me on new Remingtons (which is a shame, because I love my older Remmies).
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March 16, 2014, 10:10 AM | #5 |
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I was also soured by Remington, specifically shotguns, but this one is a keeper. I hope this is consistent with Remington from now on.
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March 16, 2014, 01:07 PM | #7 |
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The 870 express I gave to my father, I THOUGHT I solved the extraction problem by polishing the chamber. Last month we were practicing with our trap thrower and it start having issues again. I guess I should have just taken it in to our local gunsmith right from the get go.
Took it to our gunsmith and the first thing he checked was the chamber, and it's actually so small it's out of spec. Also out of spec is that the breech sits so far back that the bolt was peening the breech. The mim parts were not even de-burred and he has replaced them with forged/machined parts. I'm sure we're in for a couple hundred in gunsmithing to get this gun working up to snuff. The express is NOT a wingmaster of days gone by, that's for sure. I hope freedom group gets their collective crap together. |
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The Express was never supposed to be a Wingmaster. Only issue I have seen was rough chambers, easily solved with a brake cylinder hone. Wrapping steel wool around a brush isn't polishing, it's burnishing, and if you have any ridges it's no help. I have also seen Mossbergs, Novas, and even BPSs being beat on the ground with the new cheaper shells. I am afraid I do not trust "gunsmiths'" evaluations involving guns belonging to people who are not knowledgeable. Sort of like the women and car mechanics scenario.
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March 17, 2014, 09:34 AM | #9 |
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The question with the 870 Express is, "Compared to what?" Everybody seems to agree that the Express isn't the gun that the Wingmaster is, but for the price, most prospective buyers will be comparing with a Mossberg 500, or with a Turkish or Chinese gun.
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There is really no way for someone to compare a new Express to "any" Wingmaster. The only thing they have in common is that they are both Remington pump shotguns. ....
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March 17, 2014, 10:30 AM | #11 |
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Well, I have an older, fixed-choke Wingmaster that is wonderful. The action really is as smooth as glass. I'd like to have a screw-choke gun, but the comments on this board have kind of turned me off the Express. Is it possible that a Mossberg might give you more for less? I kind of like this Cabela's model 500 Classic:
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shoot...3Bcat104803380 I'd consider a new Wingmaster, but they're pricey for a pump; it would be hard for me to spend nearly as much for one as a good new semi-auto, like an 11-87 or Beretta A300, would cost. |
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Heads up the "newer" Expresses are a definite step up in my opinion. And by newer, I don't mean since 2000. The Express is the same gun as a Wingmaster with a VERY few different parts and a lot less spit and polish.
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No cause for regret now or in the future, .300 Weatherby Mag. There's no better pump shotgun being made today than the Browning BPS, imo.
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