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< 16ga. Guns ~ Model 12 problem |
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Mon Mar 20, 2006 6:21 pm
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Joined: 06 Dec 2004
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Bought a test fired only, circa 1960 model 12 recently. Only problem is that so far with Estate and Kent shells, the gun does not eject about 50% of empties. They extract out of chamber fine but it is as if opened crimp is hindering ejection. My gunsmith and I are stumped.
Any thoughts please on this problem? Or should I keep trying different shells? Thanks |
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Mon Mar 20, 2006 8:30 pm
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Joined: 17 Nov 2005
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Location: NW Florida
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My son shoots his great grandfathers 16ga M12. He normally shoots Fiocchi 1 oz loads but tried a box of Estates. This gun never jams, even with my reloads He had 20% of the Estates that failed to eject. I would try another brand of ammo. |
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Tue Mar 21, 2006 5:32 am
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Joined: 15 Oct 2004
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Location: Indiana
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I'll echo what Bronco says.....in my Model 12 full choke 16 ga, the Federals jam upon attempts at ejection---nothing else does. Reloads work fine, as do Winchesters and Remingtons. I'm betting with Win or Rem you'll have no problems. |
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Tue Mar 21, 2006 1:47 pm
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Joined: 12 Mar 2005
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Location: massachusetts
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It's possible the shell rim is a bit too small or tapered and the extractor isn't getting a good enough bite to hold the shell until the ejector kicks it out. you might want to give Alliant a heads up. They will want to fix the problem. They are a good company for following through on problems. |
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Tue Mar 21, 2006 6:02 pm
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Joined: 06 Dec 2004
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Thanks a lot for the help guys! |
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