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 Remington 870
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09/27/17 02:19 PM
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garrett
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so why do these "tried and true go to" guns suck so bad? Had a chance to play with one last weekend I felt so dirty I had to take a shower after using it. its rough, clunky, not smooth and shoots terrible
thoughts?
Attention rickym, this is not a troll post, just a good hearted fun type of post
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Re: Remington 870
[Re: garrett]
#6900603
09/27/17 02:25 PM
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Navasot
Hollywood
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I love mine.... hasnt failed me once
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Re: Remington 870
[Re: garrett]
#6900608
09/27/17 02:29 PM
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HuntersAnonymous41
Woodsman
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I have dropped this gun into water, shot hundreds of times, not cleaned it and it still functions great. The reliability factor is what i love about this gun. I let all my "new hunter" family members start with it and even bring it with me to shot clays here and there
*BLLM* Black Labs Lives Matter. Point&Shoot. Conserve&Protect. Hunt&Gather
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Re: Remington 870
[Re: garrett]
#6900610
09/27/17 02:32 PM
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ndhunter
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so why do these "tried and true go to" guns suck so bad? Had a chance to play with one last weekend I felt so dirty I had to take a shower after using it. its rough, clunky, not smooth and shoots terrible
thoughts? sacrilege perhaps it is the operator that is "rough, clunky, not smooth and shoots terrible" Go find a wealthy woman to buy you a Beretta semi and leave those pump guns for the up and comers
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Re: Remington 870
[Re: garrett]
#6900620
09/27/17 02:49 PM
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kdub
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G were you shooting experts out of that 870?
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Re: Remington 870
[Re: garrett]
#6900685
09/27/17 03:27 PM
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Navasot
Hollywood
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Hollywood
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I think he just trying to ruffle up some fussin
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Re: Remington 870
[Re: garrett]
#6900689
09/27/17 03:32 PM
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hook_n_line
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I have put my 20guage benelli back in the truck to use my 12 gauge 870 on the worst condition days. It just doesn't quit.
Sometimes it's hard being me! But somebody has to do it.
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Re: Remington 870
[Re: garrett]
#6900731
09/27/17 04:05 PM
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garrett
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I bet Nav has an older 870, so thats why hes good.
Kdub, come on man, you know I dont shoot those crappy shells, those experts are better for throwing than shooting.
bottom line is that gun is a starter gun and not meant for a long haul
Attention rickym, this is not a troll post, just a good hearted fun type of post
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Re: Remington 870
[Re: garrett]
#6900781
09/27/17 04:29 PM
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Aggiedukmaster
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What year was that gun you were shooting? 870 used to be an Awesome Gun (If it was made before Remington was bought out) I Think around '01 or so...I have both guns and the newer model is still good but I can tell It is made w/ cheaper parts than the pre-'01 Model. ex. Using a plastic safety instead of metal. I would say that I still use the Newer one, but My truck got stolen last week and it was in there! 
"ALWAYS BE YOURSELF: BECAUSE THOSE WHO MATTER DON'T MIND, AND THOSE WHO MIND...................DON'T MATTER"
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Re: Remington 870
[Re: garrett]
#6900785
09/27/17 04:32 PM
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rickym
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They are good guns....until you get your hands on a B gun
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Re: Remington 870
[Re: garrett]
#6900801
09/27/17 04:42 PM
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SapperTitan
Taking Requests
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Taking Requests
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Last edited by SapperTitan; 09/27/17 04:46 PM.
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Re: Remington 870
[Re: ndhunter]
#6900817
09/27/17 04:46 PM
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colt45-90
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so why do these "tried and true go to" guns suck so bad? Had a chance to play with one last weekend I felt so dirty I had to take a shower after using it. its rough, clunky, not smooth and shoots terrible
thoughts? sacrilege perhaps it is the operator that is "rough, clunky, not smooth and shoots terrible" Go find a wealthy woman to buy you a Beretta semi and leave those pump guns for the up and comers my thoughts exactly
hold on Newt, we got a runaway
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Re: Remington 870
[Re: garrett]
#6900945
09/27/17 06:03 PM
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Navasot
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I bet Nav has an older 870, so thats why hes good.
Kdub, come on man, you know I dont shoot those crappy shells, those experts are better for throwing than shooting.
bottom line is that gun is a starter gun and not meant for a long haul I bought it last September so its a bit older
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Re: Remington 870
[Re: garrett]
#6901064
09/27/17 07:32 PM
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Hogflyer
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Guess depends on what your used to. mine is 40+ yrs old never let me down. Then ive never had a quality piece like a Benelli or such. Between it and my old savage double, food comes home with us!
wonder what load you shoot? today's load are more dirty than decades ago.
"Buy more ammo, save it for a rainy day."
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Re: Remington 870
[Re: garrett]
#6901080
09/27/17 07:43 PM
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cheetah577
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I've had one for 38 years. It has never let me down. Purchased a SBEII and now the 870 protects the house. I used it for deer, ducks, geese and doves. Never shot a hog with it, but I might try now!
God bless John Wayne!
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Re: Remington 870
[Re: Navasot]
#6901097
09/27/17 07:58 PM
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garrett
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I bet Nav has an older 870, so thats why hes good.
Kdub, come on man, you know I dont shoot those crappy shells, those experts are better for throwing than shooting.
bottom line is that gun is a starter gun and not meant for a long haul I bought it last September so its a bit older give it time, youll upgrade sooner than later
Attention rickym, this is not a troll post, just a good hearted fun type of post
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Re: Remington 870
[Re: garrett]
#6901161
09/27/17 08:50 PM
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ilik2hunt
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I have always liked 870's,I have 3. But I bought the 870 super mag about 4 years ago an it's junk,jams constant,it will not eject the empty hull,then you have to take the barrel off an run a stick down it to nock out the empty hull.There is all kinds of videos on u tube an I tried just about all of them ,called Remington an that was like talking to one of my deer mounts,it even jams if you put a empty hull in it ,you don't even have to fire it to jam!
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Re: Remington 870
[Re: garrett]
#6901168
09/27/17 08:55 PM
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BDB
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I have an older 870 and two of my sons have the newer versions. Older 870 are better built than the newer ones. Can tell a difference big time.
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Re: Remington 870
[Re: garrett]
#6901179
09/27/17 09:00 PM
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Wilhunt
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The older one's should be known as Mr. Reliable.
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Re: Remington 870
[Re: garrett]
#6901187
09/27/17 09:03 PM
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ilik2hunt
Light Foot
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The older wing master is a good gun
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Re: Remington 870
[Re: ilik2hunt]
#6901206
09/27/17 09:17 PM
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garrett
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I have always liked 870's,I have 3. But I bought the 870 super mag about 4 years ago an it's junk,jams constant,it will not eject the empty hull,then you have to take the barrel off an run a stick down it to nock out the empty hull.There is all kinds of videos on u tube an I tried just about all of them ,called Remington an that was like talking to one of my deer mounts,it even jams if you put a empty hull in it ,you don't even have to fire it to jam! finally someone with some sense 
Attention rickym, this is not a troll post, just a good hearted fun type of post
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Re: Remington 870
[Re: garrett]
#6901312
09/27/17 10:17 PM
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Guy
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so why do these "tried and true go to" guns suck so bad? Had a chance to play with one last weekend I felt so dirty I had to take a shower after using it. its rough, clunky, not smooth and shoots terrible
thoughts? And they are heavy!!!
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Re: Remington 870
[Re: garrett]
#6901352
09/27/17 10:42 PM
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RayB
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red bone Bob
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I'm wondering if it was an 870 Express and not a Wingmaster. Night and day difference
There is time, and you must take it, to lay your hand on your dog's head as you walk past him lying on the floor or on his settle, time to talk with him, to remember with him, time to please him, time you can't buy back once he's gone" GBE
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Re: Remington 870
[Re: garrett]
#6901366
09/27/17 10:57 PM
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NMGW
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The Wingmaster is the one to get, now days you have to pay a little extra but worth it. I have had a Wingmaster for 42 years and it never failed me. I used it for everything from dove to turkey, sandhill crane to ducks, and quail to pheasants. Never jams never miss fires. But Wingmaster NOT express.
New Mexico: Not Really New, Not Really Mexico
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Re: Remington 870
[Re: NMGW]
#6901375
09/27/17 11:01 PM
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MoTex
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The Wingmaster is the one to get, now days you have to pay a little extra but worth it. I have had a Wingmaster for 42 years and it never failed me. I used it for everything from dove to turkey, sandhill crane to ducks, and quail to pheasants. Never jams never miss fires. But Wingmaster NOT express. I've had mine for 35 yrs!
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