New shotgun what do we think of the wingmaster?

I was given a Wingmaster around about 1980. Absolutely great pump gun. Simple, well made, works every time. While I only shoot SxS now, I still have the 870 and won't be selling it. I have taken more game with it than all my other guns combined.
 
I also think Wingmasters are very good......I have a 20 gauge with 26 inch barrel....Would strongly suggest that you try to get a similar model in your hands before deciding on a 12 gauge Wingmaster. The twenty is very sweet......With chokes, 2 3/4 to 3 inch capability the twenty can pretty much do anything that the twelve can do but in a much more pleasing package.
 
Claven2 said:
If you like the bps, you may love the new production Ithaca 37 in 20. Built in a small 20 frame, steel trigger guard, and much lighter than the bps. Interchangeable choke vent rib bbl like a bps.
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I had handled a couple new M37s in 20 and 28 some years back when the LGS had a few of those, very nice. For Upland hunting in ON, if someone is looking for a small 20ga pump action and might prefer something with a short barrel and straight stock then this one is almost perfect. Weighs slightly over 6lbs, has a 21in bbl equipped with Rem chokes and chambered for 3in cartridge.

 
Current Wingmasters are not built/finished nearly as well as before Remington went private equity. The bluing, polishing, construction has been diminished greatly. I've owned many and you can have the new ones, they are a few notches above an express and asking a grand for one is insane. I too am nostalgic on guns like the Wingmaster, which is why it is sad to see them built by committee and consultants as they are nowadays.

Patrick
 
I have a few Wingmasters, and they are all great. The one that is getting carried the most currently is this 3" gun with a 28 VR Rem-choke barrel. I got it cerakoted because the original finish was at the point it needs to be re-done. It gets used the most for waterfowl, so it made sense. I'm also turkey hunting with it currently.

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I'm also carrying this 23" 16 gauge express with Remchokes a fair bit lately as well. It's been walking the property lines a couple times a week since If got it a little over a month ago. I'm now set up for 16 gauge reloading and I can see this one getting some use n the layout blinds for Canadas this fall with bismuth shot.

It's wearing Wingmaster furniture, but alas, Remington did not make the Remchoke Wingmaster in this short a barrel. If I ever find a 26" Wingmaster with Remchokes, I'll probably buy it. Though this express is well worn in and shoots as smoothly now as a Wingmaster would, it's just not as pretty.

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Claven2 said:
I have a few Wingmasters, and they are all great. The one that is getting carried the most currently is this 3" gun with a 28 VR Rem-choke barrel. I got it cerakoted because the original finish was at the point it needs to be re-done. It gets used the most for waterfowl, so it made sense. I'm also turkey hunting with it currently.

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I'm also carrying this 23" 16 gauge express with Remchokes a fair bit lately as well. It's been walking the property lines a couple times a week since If got it a little over a month ago. I'm now set up for 16 gauge reloading and I can see this one getting some use n the layout blinds for Canadas this fall with bismuth shot.

It's wearing Wingmaster furniture, but alas, Remington did not make the Remchoke Wingmaster in this short a barrel. If I ever find a 26" Wingmaster with Remchokes, I'll probably buy it. Though this express is well worn in and shoots as smoothly now as a Wingmaster would, it's just not as pretty.

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Matter of fact, mine is a 26" with Remchokes :d
 
My first thought for an upland gun is light weight. If you want a Wingmaster, you have to move to a 20 or 28 gauge. IIRC, the 28 gauge gun is 5.5 pounds. That would be a delight.
 
Grouse Man said:
My first thought for an upland gun is light weight. If you want a Wingmaster, you have to move to a 20 or 28 gauge. IIRC, the 28 gauge gun is 5.5 pounds. That would be a delight.
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I'm not sure I agree with this assessment.

The full 28" VR barrel model 870 in 12g. is a "bit" heavy at 7lbs even. The 26" version drops to 6,3/4 lbs. The 28g with a standard 25" barrel is an even 6lbs which is pretty light.

By comparison, the standard Browning BPS with 26" barrel in 12g is a hefty 7lbs10oz.

I like carrying an 870 23" 16g Express Synthetic Youth 16g with the stocks changed to Wingmaster wood. It weights in at 6.25lbs and is damn handy.
 
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