Comments on: Rambling Review – Remington 870

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:26:20 +0000

In reply to Denis. Great to hear Denis. I'm glad my review was useful. The 870 is a workhorse to say the least. Let me know what you think. Ben

By: Denis

Denis — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:16:13 +0000

Thanks for the review. I was originally looking for a used semi-auto for upland birds and the guy at my local gun shop asked if I was interested in a new pump action instead…I took a look and am buying that new 870 tomorrow after work. Your discussion on the 870 helps convince me that I made the right choice.

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 23:19:01 +0000

In reply to ChazAaronCamp.

Thanks for the kind words on the review. Best of luck with the new shotgun. You’ll have to let me know how it performs for you after you’ve got it out in the field. Take care and shoot straight.

Ben

By: ChazAaronCamp

ChazAaronCamp — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 19:18:33 +0000

Thanks for the review! I’m a little late to the party (Jan 2013), but it was great reading your review and the stories of how this gun performs. I bought the 870 Express 20 gauge this morning, and I’m excited to get out and enjoy it. It’s fun being on this end of the spectrum (in contrast to the years you’ve had with yours) looking forward to all the good things you say about it.

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:18:57 +0000

In reply to Unclefstop. I agree. I have heard wonderful things about the Wingmaster. Remington has done a fine job building the reputation of the 870 line. I feel it's well deserved. Ben

By: Unclefstop

Unclefstop — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:27:08 +0000

Hi, Bought an old but like new 870 Wingmaster last year. Unbelieveably fine gun, great feel, reliable & great wood for a small price.

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:13:46 +0000

In reply to Jim.

I couldn’t agree more Jim. It isn’t the prettiest gun out there, but it sure does get the job done.

Ben

By: Jim

Jim — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:45:34 +0000

Good review, I have found exactly the same service from my 870 for 30 years. I bought an 870 when I was 18 years old. I have hunted geese, duck, quail, chukar, grouse, dove and various other game animals with it. Occasionally, I look at a nice O/U or some beautiful semi-auto, but every time I get to contemplating, I take out the old 870, and I honestly couldn’t think of using another shotgun. It fits. It shoots like a demon, and nothing ever goes wrong with it. Probably the best gun investment I have ever made.

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By: Indy

Indy — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:53:03 +0000

I bought a 870 20 gauge this past year in replacement of my Mossberg 12 gauge. Don’t get me wrong the Moss was a great shotgun. The 870 is lighter, easier on the mount and I feel that it is plenty of gun for quail, rabbit, dove, etc. People say it is not a good loocking gun but I disagree, it is simple in design and proven in the field. I plan to keep for a long time.