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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Bennick16 on November 03, 2015, 09:35:10 AM

Title: Remington 870 express Super Magnum 26" yes or no?
Post by: Bennick16 on November 03, 2015, 09:35:10 AM: I have an 870 wing master from 1956 and it shoots 2 3/4 all day no problem but my girlfriend wants to get into waterfowl hunting and I figured I can use that as an excuse to get another shotgun while she gets my hand-me down. Walmart has a 870 express super magnum chambered in up to 3.5 with a 26" barrel and a camo wrap on it for $369. Does anyone have any input to if this is a sound gun and one I should get?
Title: Re: Remington 870 express Super Magnum 26" yes or no?
Post by: Dan-o on November 03, 2015, 09:51:52 AM: I got them for all 3 of my sons..... no complaints at all.

we're not huge into birds, but with that gun we can chase doves to turkeys and every bird in between.
Title: Re: Remington 870 express Super Magnum 26" yes or no?
Post by: Mongo Hunter on November 13, 2015, 11:15:11 AM: Quote from: Bennick16 on November 03, 2015, 09:35:10 AM
I have an 870 wing master from 1956 and it shoots 2 3/4 all day no problem but my girlfriend wants to get into waterfowl hunting and I figured I can use that as an excuse to get another shotgun while she gets my hand-me down. Walmart has a 870 express super magnum chambered in up to 3.5 with a 26" barrel and a camo wrap on it for $369. Does anyone have any input to if this is a sound gun and one I should get?

Its an 870 so it will get the job done no problem. However I have always thought the Expresses leave something to be desired. not saying they are bad guns by any means but after using a wingmaster for so long you can tell the difference that's all. My Home defense gun is an old converted Wingmaster. started out as a 30" fixed full choke barrel with weighted wooden stocks, it was from the 80s I think. I changed everything over to a new 18" barrel, magpul and synthetic furniture, side saddle, 2 shot extension and upgraded follower, best shotgun I own.
Title: Re: Remington 870 express Super Magnum 26" yes or no?
Post by: CP on November 13, 2015, 11:21:12 AM: My vote is no.

try this instead:

http://www.basspro.com/Winchester-SXP-Waterfowl-Realtree-Max5-Pump-Action-Shotgun/product/1402241759/
Title: Re: Remington 870 express Super Magnum 26" yes or no?
Post by: Stein on November 13, 2015, 11:48:37 AM: I brought my 870 home this morning and every inch of every part was soaking wet, not to mention some mud here and there. That is when I was so happy I didn't have a more expensive gun.
Title: Re: Remington 870 express Super Magnum 26" yes or no?
Post by: wadu1 on November 13, 2015, 12:02:15 PM: Since I'm not a fan of pump guns, I would say no. The Winchester SXP is a 3" gun made in Turkey, the Mosseberg 500 is one made in the USA, my preference would be a Browning BPS but here again only in 3" chamber. I know a lot of guys that shoot 870s without any issues, I've had 5 only one worked and that was an older Wingmaster the other 4 would not cycle rounds well or just jammed in the chamber.
I you have to have a pump, stick with Mosseberg or Remington
Title: Re: Remington 870 express Super Magnum 26" yes or no?
Post by: Bennick16 on November 13, 2015, 12:48:54 PM: Well I got the 870 about three weeks ago, and so far the gun operates well, still working on finding ammo that patterns well in this gun. The super X seems to be lacking. Any suggestions? Also picking up a improved cylinder choke. Hopefully that improves my hit%
Title: Re: Remington 870 express Super Magnum 26" yes or no?
Post by: GoldenOscar on December 04, 2015, 06:02:39 PM: I have a good luck with Kent fast steel #2's for ducks in my 870 express....Federal's also work well and both are inexpensive.......look up Rogers sporting goods (online) for great prices on shotgun shells
Title: Re: Remington 870 express Super Magnum 26" yes or no?
Post by: GurrCentral on December 04, 2015, 06:09:03 PM: Quote from: Bennick16 on November 03, 2015, 09:35:10 AM
I have an 870 wing master from 1956 and it shoots 2 3/4 all day no problem but my girlfriend wants to get into waterfowl hunting and I figured I can use that as an excuse to get another shotgun while she gets my hand-me down. Walmart has a 870 express super magnum chambered in up to 3.5 with a 26" barrel and a camo wrap on it for $369. Does anyone have any input to if this is a sound gun and one I should get?

I say yes all day... I have had mine for probly ten years or so and I have full confidence in it with all weather situations. I've shot it wet, dry, iced over, and muddy.. Nothing fancy, but when you pull the trigger it will go boom.
Title: Re: Remington 870 express Super Magnum 26" yes or no?
Post by: skidynastar33 on December 04, 2015, 06:20:42 PM: i almost got that gun but instead got the 28" barrell instead from bass pros. really like it.
Title: Re: Remington 870 express Super Magnum 26" yes or no?
Post by: Bennick16 on December 04, 2015, 06:45:03 PM: Quote from: skidynastar33 on December 04, 2015, 06:20:42 PM
i almost got that gun but instead got the 28" barrell instead from bass pros. really like it.

I'm learning that It's not as easy transitioning from a 28 inch barrel you at 26 inch barrel.
Title: Re: Remington 870 express Super Magnum 26" yes or no?
Post by: Eric M on December 06, 2015, 02:53:34 PM: Unless you are fixed on getting a pump shotgun you can buy a stoeger semi auto for not much more basically a benelli with a different name

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Title: Re: Remington 870 express Super Magnum 26" yes or no?
Post by: ctwiggs1 on December 06, 2015, 04:08:06 PM: I've had mine for going on 10 years with no real problems. That's used in fields, freshwater, and saltwater