I know what you mean about a 20 ga 870. Reminds me of a 28 ga Red Label

I’ve been looking but not finding any used ones locally.
Not interested in 30” fixed Full, unless I can source a 26” Light Contour barrel for grouse hunting.
I hope the RemArms Sportsman 20 is Woods Worthy

In 12 ga, I’ve got a few that see some action, just because.
My latest fave toy is a 26” Rem V3, lighter than my 20 ga RedLabels, or my 12 ga 870 w 21” bbl
The v3 Swings nice, zero malfunctions, and No kick to speak of like a pump or o/u has.

Fun gun. I like a. 1 oz first, followed by 1-1/8 oz, then a 3” Mag in reserve for the Hail Mary desperation cleanup shot. Or start with a 1-1/8 oz spreader etc. Lots of options in 12 gauge

Of all the Red Label O/Us the 28 ga was scaled nicer for a light carrying hunting gun.
The others were built more for handling magnum recoil than Shoot a Bit and Walk a Lot Upland hunting.


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