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REM 870 FIELD 12GA 28 RC MD VT
Item : REM_R68864
SKU : R68864
Model : 870
UPC : 810070688646

Following up on a close look of a somewhat disappointing Wingmaster manufactured this year I wanted to provide a close look at what appears to be the less expensive, and better quality, 870 Fieldmaster.
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RemArms 2023 Wingmaster First Look and Review

First photos out of the box, will be firing later this week and weekend. REMINGTON 870 WING 12GA 28'' WALNUT Item : 138768 SKU : R26927 Model : 870 UPC : 810070684006
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The Wingmaster costs between 775-950 dollars, whereas the Fieldmaster can be had for 450-550 dollars.

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First remark on the two is that the Wingmaster at double the price of the Fieldmaster is a waste for prospective buyers, and beside a glossy finish the Fieldmaster is in fact the better product in an absolute sense if the price were equal.

The Fieldmaster is also showing no signs of classic Rustington form, the extractor pin, spring, and cavity are clean and well finished compared to the counterpart review

The Fieldmaster is an incredible value in the world of shotguns, and for trapshooters looking to use the gun during this period when Remington parts are nowhere to be found, all it will take is to find a synthetic monte carlo stock on ebay or (trap stock from users here.) Such a stock is textured and is best if sanded lightly for a smooth stock/cheek interface. The monte carlo stock is not cast one way or the other, but is thin enough that shooters of either hand should find a decent fit.

Synthetic stock spacers are hard to come by at the time of writing, but do make all the difference in terms of getting LoP correct. Kick-eez custom spacers can be cut, but will require more work than just grinding the edges due to the recessed style of the butt pad/stock interface.

The finish on the gun looks great for what it is, and it is far more resistant to rust than the late model Express, but it's not impervious and if mounting a shell carrier or leaving in the safe for long periods of time, a shooter should take care to grease the gun thoroughly.

Performance is what one would expect from an 870, the usual smooth action improving with use, suitable trigger, and relatively light weight. The fieldmaster, unlike the wingmaster, does come with sling studs for those intending to carry rather than rack the gun. The gun with its low rib will shoot rather flat out of the box and its field stock will keep a shooter's eye low over that rib. Changing to the monte carlo or parallel stock will be key for raising the PoI to a suitable level for rising birds.

At just over $400 I couldn't be happier with the purchase, I have run a few 25s and numerous 24s since bringing it home, and would recommend the new 870 Fieldmasters to anyone looking for a nice back up or bad weather trap gun.

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Discussion starter · #4 ·
If it weren't for the shoddy stock and factory original rust on the Wingmaster I brought home I would be inclined to agree about the look of the Wingmaster. But the Fieldmaster is a light year ahead of any express for the last 20 years.
 
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I've got to play with a couple Fieldmasters and have been thoroughly impressed. They really are an excellent quality 870 with a field appropriate finish, NOT cut rate "sacrifice quality for price" garbage like the express was. The new Wingmaster on the other hand feels exactly the same with a less than impressive shiny finish, not the incredible deep bluing, nicer wood, and buttery smooth action of the originals. Certainly not worth the insane price jump over the very well placed Fieldmaster.
 
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I know that people have different monetary thresholds and comfort levels, but I just don't think $800-900 for a wood and blued pump is too much. I'm not saying it's a good value, or worth a person's money, but it seems to be well in line with the BPS, which are pretty shoddy these days, and well below a new production Ithaca (if you can find one).
 
Discussion starter · #11 ·
migunshooter said:
hopefully these are growing pains and QC will get better on these.
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In terms of the Wingmaster I ended up with I hope it was just the builder having been drinking the night before, but the fieldmaster, especially considering the price, has been great all around in terms of quality. The field stock on it, for what it is, was nice too and fit the receiver and butt pad quite nicely.

Remington did take the Wingmaster back about 3 or 4 weeks ago, so I'm hoping they replace the barrel with the ugly rib, the stock with the poor fit, and the rusty bolt assembly, and send back new parts with the receiver/action that were in good shape and looked nice too.
 
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