Remington 870 Fieldmaster 12ga Unboxing & Thoughts

[@pharoahmonk50]

Two weeks ago, I purchased two new Remington 870 Tactical rifles in 18.5'. They are my first Remingtons, after having purchased six Mossbergs over a 20 plus year period. The action of my new Remingtons is as smooth as silk. Congratulations on purchasing your Fieldmaster!

[@theohioohpinion115]

Congratulations to you as well! My examples are smooth both in action and in shooting.

[@5amdrunk]

I’d really like to know when we ( your neighbours to the North ) will be seeing these and more models like the 11-87 and V3’s on the shelves again. Remington is a seriously scarce product up here.

[@theohioohpinion115]

Yeah I would hope very soon especially with how everything with the gun laws in Canada is playing out right now. This is one of the few guns you can own anymore. If so, I would snatch one up!

[@JackieBurke-l2h]

Never ever vote Democrat@@theohioohpinion115

[@RKELLEHER40]

Howdy, Brother! Thanks for your updated, thoughtful review. This review and a few other nice reviews is the reason I will purchase this model tomorrow. Thanks again and Drive-On, cowboy!🤠

[@theohioohpinion115]

Thanks for the comment! I’m glad my review helped you with your decision!

[@ULFISHGETTER]

Sweet. Looking forward to more about this gun and future purchases!

[@theohioohpinion115]

Thank you! I am as well! Thanks for the comment!

[@judyrichardson9642]

Love the 870 best pump gun ever glad big green is back.

[@theohioohpinion115]

Most definitely!

[@thelastlatchkeykid8466]

Thanks for doing this. Still not a lot of videos on RemArms products, 11 mos after your video.

[@theohioohpinion115]

No problem! I know I am surprised that there has not been many! I have heard some of the new Wingmasters are starting to make their way to gun stores. I’m excited to check those out! Not just a Remington fan, a gun fan in general.

[@travisfuson5667]

I’ve got a new wingmaster on layaway

[@tiredlad9002]

I love my wingmaster, but have been thinking about picking up one of these as well, a 26" barrel is a nice touch too!

[@theohioohpinion115]

I would definitely not hesitate! I have a wingmaster as well and feels very similar but this one I wouldn’t be as afraid to take into the woods!

[@tiredlad9002]

@@theohioohpinion115 Perfect!, I will start my hunt then. Thanks for the reply and the good vid. Subscribed!

[@theohioohpinion115]

@@tiredlad9002 Good deal! Let me know how you like it if you get one! I appreciate the comment and becoming a subscriber very much!

[@clevelandporter1143]

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[@clevelandporter1143]

@@theohioohpinion115 mm NM . NM

[@olmatt1366]

Thanks for the video. What kind of bead is on the barrel, plastic? And curious what defines the Fieldmaster guns now vs. the older Wingmasters? Just the name?

[@theohioohpinion115]

No problem! And the bead is plastic from what I can tell. The Fieldmaster is essentially a more well refined express with smoother action bars and a walnut stock. The Wingmaster is more refined with higher quality wood and high polish on the bolt and multiple components. Definitely more expensive but all in what you like.

[@PrestonA04]

I picked one up a couple weeks ago with the 28" barrel love it

[@theohioohpinion115]

Definitely a great choice! Well worth the money in my opinion

[@michaelfay794]

Kinda looks like Remington quality is getting better.

[@theohioohpinion115]

I definitely think it is!

[@raulagarcia4744]

Solid scattergun! Get one!

[@theohioohpinion115]

Sure is!

[@mortarman7353]

Is it tapped for optics?

[@theohioohpinion115]

Yes, the Fieldmaster is drilled and tapped from the factory. I haven’t looked for a rail for it but I believe you can get them through Midway USA.

[@EmilyTienne]

Nice gun, but why keep it hid in the box, especially since you’ve already used it? Show that beauty off.

[@theohioohpinion115]

It’s not in the box now. I wanted to show it as an unboxing which is a popular thing to show as a video on KZbin(to show what all comes with it when new). Very nice gun to display and use.

[@EmilyTienne]

@@theohioohpinion115 It is a nice gun. I’m in the market and longing for some closeups in good lighting. Thanks.

[@ryanranard5187]

So the new shotguns are actually good compared to the old shotguns from the last ownership?

[@theohioohpinion115]

In my opinion, they are much better than the last ownership!

[@jarvis8635]

I hope you are able to put out more videos!

[@theohioohpinion115]

I plan on it! Just been extremely busy lately! I know it has been too long without a new video!

[@mqa1963]

Hows it holding up after 2 years .. big fan of the 870.

[@theohioohpinion115]

Very well, no hiccups at all. Even picked up a 20 gauge version.

[@mqa1963]

@@theohioohpinion115 Thats great .. because of this video i picked up one and i love it !!! very good quality !!! seems Remington is back on the ball !!! love it !!!

[@theohioohpinion115]

@@mqa1963 I am glad you love it! I really love mine for sure!

[@brianrichards5694]

Remington builds a great pump repeater

[@theohioohpinion115]

I sure think they do as well!

[@WhiteOneRomeo]

Which choke did you shoot slugs with? Sorry I’m ignorant to that as I just bought this awesome thing and have never shot slugs before

[@theohioohpinion115]

I shoot slugs using a Carlson’s rifled slug choke tube but people also shoot slugs from the improved cylinder choke tube.

[@WhiteOneRomeo]

@@theohioohpinion115 awesome, thanks for the info on that! Much appreciated

[@connosps4656]

thank you for the unboxing video! 👍

[@theohioohpinion115]

No problem!

[@adenharter9114]

Great video and I just bought one from bass pro very nice work

[@theohioohpinion115]

Thank you! I know you will love it! It is a great shooter!

[@riverrivers250]

Damn i would buy a remington 870 in a heartbeat… jus because lol. Beautiful looking gun.

[@theohioohpinion115]

Yeah definitely a good purchase! I can’t complain!

[@chadcowman6293]

Do you know if the tactical version comes with a capacity plug? I wanna do fowl shooting but the tactical just looks so much better to me. Does the longer barrel help that much for hunting?

[@theohioohpinion115]

Although I do not know this for sure, but I would say that the tactical is almost guaranteed to not have the capacity plug with it (made for maximum # of rounds within the design) I would go with a longer barreled version if you plan on hunting with it and then buying a replacement shorter barrel if you plan on using it for personal defense. The longer barrel comes with choke tubes which would allow you to change patterns for everything from turkey to skeet. This would be the most universal option in my opinion. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@chadcowman6293]

@@theohioohpinion115 so buy the field Master then get a 18.5 barrel? It's going to be used in brush so won't the wood on the field master scratch easy?

[@theohioohpinion115]

@@chadcowman6293 That’s what I would do but make sure barrels are available wherever you are located or find one online that you like first as availability was bad a few months ago when I looked. I mean it would scratch but so will the synthetic stock if the used enough. Definitely up to what you prefer I guess.

[@SolomonsOutdoorReviews]

Does the shotgun parts come wrapped in a plastic bag like other guns?

[@theohioohpinion115]

No mine came exactly as shown in the video. It was oiled with a thicker oil from the factory to prevent rusting.

[@Grizzlyman420]

How’s she holding up? Rust issues?

[@theohioohpinion115]

Holding up great! Lost track of round count as life has gotten crazy. Even picked up a 20 gauge version and love it just as much!

[@Grizzlyman420]

@@theohioohpinion115 very cool! Thanks for the response

[@tomsreviews238]

Does your gun have a "blued" finish?

[@theohioohpinion115]

It is a matte finish but blued.

[@nelsonr1467]

Question, so does come with the rustmatic finish from the freedom group days?

[@theohioohpinion115]

It is claimed to be a new finish per Remingtons website. I can definitely say is seems to be a way better finish cosmetically vs a freedom group version 870 express. Those finishes would rust with simple finger prints within weeks. As far as rusting like them, time will tell and I hope Remington would have done salt spray or some other comparable testing to test their new finish. I can say mine is as good as the day I pulled it out of the box and it has been through a few hunting trips with rain.

[@nelsonr1467]

@@theohioohpinion115 that's perfect my express would rust in an air conditioned building. The fact that yours didn't outside in the rain a few means they probably did change the finish.

[@theohioohpinion115]

@@nelsonr1467 I totally know what you mean. Hopefully they are consistent gun to gun and repeatable with their results.

[@leonardcollings7389]

It is the official shotgun of the Chinese army but it is not made by Remington. The China army 870s have all interchangeable parts with the American Remington made 870. I have owned two or three since the 1970s one I extensively used for skeet shooting. It has had thousands of rounds shot through it with no breakdowns and rarely a malfunction usually related to not being cleaned for several thousand rounds..

[@t.m9341]

What is the difference between wingmaster and fieldmaster. Also i heard new remingtons are bad but keep hearing that pardner 870 clone at half price is better

[@theohioohpinion115]

The difference is the Fieldmaster is a satin/blasted finish and the Wingmaster has a polished high gloss finish. The Wingmaster also has higher grade wood with high gloss finish as well as a chrome coated bolt among other small touches here and there. The Wingmaster has a slightly smoother action than the Fieldmaster. If you are looking for a “workhorse” gun, the Fieldmaster is for you, but if you are looking for a show piece but will also work great when you want it, the Wingmaster is for you. The pardner 870 clone is not bad from what I have heard, but you are supporting a China based company vs American made. I tend to stay far away from Chinese made as much as I can especially something that I would want to rely on to go “bang” every time. Remington went through a period during the freedom group years of ownership that was terrible quality control, but since they are under new ownership, I have not seen one single thing that has been bad since. I definitely think the new ownership seems to be leaps and bounds over the freedom group Remington.

[@t.m9341]

@@theohioohpinion115 I have doubts every time I see a Remington shotgun at the store idk if it's bad Remington or good Remington. Idk why pardner is named under Harrington and Richardson. They are also like 200 dollar shotguns on sportsman . It was better quality materials than the problem Remington by comparison. Like someone had both and compared and the metals and foregrip on a video and was way higher quality. I cant even find one I wana say there might be some kind of import bans but it's sketch. I also wanted it cus it was cheap. Walmart sells a Mossberg 500 for 297 and a maverick 20 gage for 197. I keep circling around to wanting either a 500 or a benelli super nova. I wanted a 590 but you can't change the barrel to go skeet and idk if supernova is right choice because KZbin research keeps mentioning length of pull is bad and then talk about combs and other stuff that makes shotgun harder to select cus idk that stuff Buying parts for the Benelli seems really expensive too. Like if I wanted to buy longer barrel and a adjustable butt then id be the cost of another Benelli. Then there's the Nordic extension. I think about the price and cringe but then people tell me it shoots like a pillow and muh smooth action . I also have an AR so tactical is not really a need. I fired a 590 once but I don't remember the recoil . Walmart also says something about their computer something something they refuse to sell me a gun because of their end. They were accusing me of wanting to cut the barrel illegally and tried to give me a lot of wrong information too then gave me an excuse about their computers not working . I wish I had a friend with shotguns to try out.

[@carsonfeikert1441]

Is great video can't wait to see more👍

[@theohioohpinion115]

Thank you, I appreciate it! I tried to make it simple and to the point. I appreciate the view!

[@carsonfeikert1441]

@@theohioohpinion115 Can't wait to see that thing in action

[@theohioohpinion115]

@@carsonfeikert1441 I will do a video of it in action very soon! Definitely a good choice for having fun!

[@carsonfeikert1441]

@@theohioohpinion115 I'm surprised I didn't come with a slug barrel though

[@theohioohpinion115]

@@carsonfeikert1441 I believe they have or are making a slug barreled version. I saw it on their website but can’t confirm seeing any in person yet. It would be a great combo though!

[@jaydo1879]

4+1 capacity. Is that with 2 3/4 shells or 3 inch shells?

[@theohioohpinion115]

Per Remington’s website, it will hold (4) 2 3/4” or 3” shells

[@ffs8730]

Just bought it 😎

[@theohioohpinion115]

Very good choice! It shall serve you well!

[@michaelfay794]

Best of luck with it.

[@theohioohpinion115]

Thank you!

[@johnrutenberg]

Can you explain the different chokes it comes with? Thx

[@theohioohpinion115]

Improved Cylinder, Modified, and Full is what it comes with

[@topsknives]

Does it have a plastic trigger guard?

[@theohioohpinion115]

Yes, it does have a plastic trigger guard.

[@lhmurphy21]

Is the front sight pressed or screwed in?

[@theohioohpinion115]

I am not sure yet but will take a look when I get a chance to see!

[@lhmurphy21]

@@theohioohpinion115 I found out is is removable. Thanks

[@theohioohpinion115]

@@lhmurphy21 Very nice! I tried to find out from a few local contacts and they weren’t sure but definitely glad it is removable. Thank you!

[@pedrojsanchezalvarado5569]

Una belleza de arma amigos para cazar elegante

[@geradebowden3293]

Its the 1022 of pump shotguns

[@theohioohpinion115]

Sure is! So many in the market and very good choice! Only years that were questionable or needed some work were from the freedom group.

[@docvencil2222]

I need to see how to assemble out of the box

[@theohioohpinion115]

I would show but doing so on KZbin will ruin my small channel from ever getting monetized (KZbin strictly says no showing of assembly/disassembly of firearms in videos for monetization). It is simple to assemble and sure there are other videos on KZbin showing this. Sorry I could not help.

[@docvencil2222]

@@theohioohpinion115 I had not seen that prohibition. I am also a creator. I'm sure I can figure it out, but I just wanted to see it before I got myself in trouble. I hope you make all the money you are looking for.

[@theohioohpinion115]

@@docvencil2222 I had noticed it in their policy while signing up. I will have to read through the policy again to make sure. I would honestly love to show that type of stuff as it would be extremely helpful to viewers like you. Trust me, I just want to be able to build a channel while helping people out and hopefully make a little in return from it. I am definitely not looking to get rich, just enjoy making content when available.

[@docvencil2222]

@@theohioohpinion115 you are probably correct. I started a long time ago and I am not interested in monetization. I'm good. Thanks.

[@ryanfry390]

You put 100 rounds through it? I thought this was an unboxing

[@theohioohpinion115]

Yes, it was an unboxing in the sense that it was the way it was packaged and what the Fieldmaster came with from the factory. It is everything that one should expect to see if one were to purchase it as that is the point of an unboxing video. I shot it before this and didn’t plan on making an unboxing but I had a lot of questions about what all it came with so I made this as the unboxing to help people out.

[@BadgerBroc]

First time I spent over 500 on a shotgun

[@theohioohpinion115]

Let me know how you like it! I know that’s a good amount of money but worth the investment in my opinion!

[@Grizzlyman420]

Holding up well? Jsut snagged one

[@fine_boygohunt3054]

Any rust shown so far? The previous owners were so damnfools and gays to do any serious QC in this iconic factory 😂

[@theohioohpinion115]

Nope, I keep mine lightly oiled after every use. I had an old Freedom period one that rusted if I looked at it. So much better with the Fieldmaster!

[@pedrojsanchezalvarado5569]

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[@อนุรัตน์น้ําใจเพ็ชร]

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[@theohioohpinion115]

Won’t let me translate this. I appreciate the comment though!

[@slickdazzler7330]

His question is, "Has the factory returned to production?". Yes it has returned to production.

[@theohioohpinion115]

@@slickdazzler7330 thank you very much! I can’t and couldn’t translate it. I appreciate it much!

[@wc153221]

I am a gunsmith and I love Remingtons only because they break so often that they keep me in business. In my opinion, Remington has not made a decent gun in 15 years. They break constantly and I repair hundreds of these pos every year. The extractors will often just pop out of the bolt and are lost forever. On the 1100's & 11-87's the charging handles just pop out and are lost in the grass. I have had many of the Versa Max's in for repair and I am now seeing the V3's come in with cycling and ejection problems. Remington carries no parts for their guns. You have to go to a place in Florida to order parts and they rip you off with excessive shipping charges on the parts. Remington no longer has a stated warranty on any of their guns stating they will handle them on a case-by-case basis. I am working on a three-year-old V3 now and have to replace the action springs, extractor spring, and ejector spring because they are worn out and the gun will not run. The V3's gas pistons carbon up so bad that the gun just stops running. The rifles generally don't brake much but when the extractor in the bolt breaks you can't get a replacement part so you have to machine the bolt to take SAKO extractor or a AR-15 extractor which works great but you have to machine the bolt and the barrel to accept the hew extractor. If you really want a suprise, see what it takes to blueprint a 700 Remington action. Most are out of round and need to be trued up. You then have to recut the internal barrel threads to get them to be perfectly round. You then have to measure the internal thread dimensions so you can correctly cut the threads on an untreaded barrel to match the now oversized dimension of the receiver internal threads. All their shotguns have this glass beaded matt finish now to keep the cost of production down. It's cheaper to glass bead a gun than to polish it to make it look nice. The shotgun stocks on the new guns are coated birch stocks to make them look like walnut. If you want a real shotgun that will run for 15 years before it needs any work, save you money and get a Benelli or a Beretta or even a Stoeger.

[@theohioohpinion115]

Everyone is entitled their own opinion on this. I know a lot of friends and family that have shot the living daylights out of Remington 870s and I have seen 1 actually break. The issue was the ejector spring breaking off of the gun. It was a freedom group special (of course). They are solid guns IMO unless you go to the freedom group years, then everyone has seen a lot of issues. All the older ones are great and new Remington seem to be great so far. Remember sample size matters and almost everyone owns a Remington not Benelli, Stoeger or Beretta.

[@wc153221]

Almost all the serious duck and goose hunters I do business with shoot Benelli’s. Right now I have six Remingtons waiting to be repaired. No Benelli’s, no Beretta’s. It has gotten so bad that I and parts suppliers are buying used Remingtons at gun shows and auctions so we can break them down and sell the parts. Another thing, is the 1100’s have no gas regulating system and are very picky on what ammo they will reliably. They tend to not like slugs or trap loads. To get they to run on trap loads I have to drill out the gas ports until they will run reliably. Go to a trap range and see how many Remingtons you see. Very few. The Matt glass bead finish they use on all their shotgun rust very quickly. If I happen to leave one in my ultrasonic cleaner to long, all the blueing will come off. I have to use straight water in the cleaner for Remingtons because if I use any degreaser, the water PH gets too high and strips the anodizing off the aluminum receivers. Remington made good guns 25 years ago but not now. That is the God’s honest truth. Remington no longer makes any of the internal parts of the shotguns themself. Many of the parts are MIM parts. Molten injected metal. They tried this with their extractors some years ago and had to go back to machined extractor because the MIM ones broke constantly. If you put a 1000 rounds a year through one of these guns, like competitors and serious goose and duck hunters do, the guns will not hold up. I shoot a browning Citori for trap, skeet and birds. I use a Benelli for everything else.

[@theohioohpinion115]

@@wc153221 Like I said, the videos I have made and my comments are my opinion and my experience with everything. Also, everything is relative to price. While Benelli may be “higher quality”, it is also reflected in the price. It really depends on how you are going to use the gun. Most “common folk” like myself have a limited budget and I have been more than happy with the Remington brand minus the freedom group years. The Fieldmaster is a good quality shotgun for the price. I understand it may not have polished outside like everyone would love to have like an older wingmaster but everything comes at a cost. Trust me, I know where you are coming from, but I am happy with my Remingtons.

[@JackieBurke-l2h]

I know you aint talking about the old vintage Wingmasters

[@jamesjamison5026]

Gunsmith? Recommending Stoeger? Lolol. What a troll.

[@MaineOutdoorsChannel]

Remington is NO LONGER making guns...Apparently you found that Remington 870 as "new old stock"... . If you really want a good 870 then find a Remington 870 Wingmaster or 870 Police Magnum manufactured in the 1970's

[@theohioohpinion115]

Where is your source that they are “no longer making guns?” They most definitely are making guns and have been for a little while after a production pause and changing hands a few years back…. This was new and not new old stock as Remington never made an 870 with the options and features as the Fieldmaster. While I do agree the 1970’s 870’s are awesome, they most certainly a making new guns and good ones for the price and market as it is today.

[@MaineOutdoorsChannel]

@@theohioohpinion115 Is that shotgun stamped as a Remington or is it stamped as Rem Arms? Where is the location it was manufactured, that should be stamped on the bbl or receiver as well.

[@theohioohpinion115]

@@MaineOutdoorsChannel it’s branded as a Remington Fieldmaster and RemArms owns the Remington brand so it’s still a Remington no matter what group owns them. Mine are both stamped Ilion, New York and not new old stock either. They are new guns.

[@MaineOutdoorsChannel]

@@theohioohpinion115 Based on what you stated your shotgun is stamped with the name RemArms. If you like it that is all that matters since you are the one who bought it. As for me I will go and look in the used section for those stamped Reminigton Arms.

[@theohioohpinion115]

@@MaineOutdoorsChannel It is stamped “Remington Ilion, NY”. I love it and also own a Wingmaster of the 1970’s so I know what you mean there. This is just a great cost effective option to get an American made gun in today’s market. Old and clean wingmasters are getting harder and harder to find for a decent price.