Some years back I faced the same question. I too did not like the Remington, not that it was a bad gun, I have an old 870 12 gauge that is a fine gun. What I didn't like about the Remington Express was the cheap looking painted on finish. I bought a winchester 1300 youth. This gun has given me great service over the years. Last year I took a buddies grandson turkey hunting and he shot his first gobbler with it.

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