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  7. Merkel O/U shotgun experience?

    in Guns & Equipment

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    I'm looking at a Merkel O/U 203E 12G shotgun. A little different to the Italian guns, I think.

    They have the three-piece fore-end.

    Does anyone have any experience  / knowledge?  Merkel produce some super rifles but I have absolutely no knowledge of their slightly older design shotguns. I think these date from the eighties or early nineties.

    Thanks!

    Andy

  9. Mossberg 410 FAC

    in Guns for Sale (Private Sales)

    Posted

    20 hours ago, manc_munsters said:

    I can't work out how to edit my original post, but just to add to it

    Happy to do a straight swap for a 410 Hushpower 

    Thanks but I'd probably, be 'Hushpowering' any .410 that I acquired!

    Great gun; I'm sure that you won't have any problems selling it.

    ATB

     

    Andy

  15. Parts for .410 Hornady Pacific DL155 Press

    in Wanted

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    On 17/04/2023 at 19:14, snarepeg said:

    What do you require?

    have bushings for 410? 

    3 inch final crimp. For Pacific.

    wad guides, probably other bits somewhere?

    john

    Hi John,

     

    I'm only a short journey down the road in Rotherham!

    Sorry for the delay in responding. I've only just logged back in.

    Yes the parts that I need for the DL155 are the .410 powder drop tube / wad rammer and the .410 'guide' which fits around the de-capping pin.  Additional powder and shot bushings are always welcome, too!

     

     

  18. Where are my a612 users at ???

    in Guns & Equipment

    Posted

    Sorry, I forgot to mention.  The bolt handle is Turkish, made by Fabrik.  It is a generic part and needs filing to fit.  I obtained it from shotgun-parts.co.uk   They are in Sheffield. I'm not endorsing the supplier  / company, simply saying that is where I got the bolt handle from - it was £10.

     

    Andy

  19. Where are my a612 users at ???

    in Guns & Equipment

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    21 hours ago, HantsRob said:

    That's really decent, and I like the pics! Did you just knock the pin into the gun and press down? Or from above to punch it out? 

    Looks like a cheap and effective upgrade! Love it!

    The drift pin has to be tapped upwards (with a punch) into the ejection port opening. The internal arm part of the bolt release mechanism will then come free.  As I mentioned, have a word with the people at Magload, they should be able to assist with the sourcing of parts.  Once you see the 'bits' it all looks a lot clearer! You then line everything up and gently tap the sprung pin back in from underneath.  You can actually see where I got a bit sloppy and marred the finish on the receiver.  With hindsight, I should have heavily taped up the receiver prior to getting physical .... 

    Andy

    22 hours ago, HantsRob said:

    That's really decent, and I like the pics! Did you just knock the pin into the gun and press down? Or from above to punch it out? 

    Looks like a cheap and effective upgrade! Love it!

    The drift pin has to be tapped upwards (with a punch) into the ejection port opening. The internal arm part of the bolt release mechanism will then come free.  As I mentioned, have a word with the people at Magload, they should be able to assist with the sourcing of parts.  Once you see the 'bits' it all looks a lot clearer! You then line everything up and gently tap the sprung pin back in from underneath.  You can actually see where I got a bit sloppy and marred the finish on the receiver.  With hindsight, I should have heavily taped up the receiver prior to getting physical .... 

    Andy

  20. Where are my a612 users at ???

    in Guns & Equipment

    Posted

    On 09/09/2022 at 13:40, HantsRob said:

    Also great answer!
    I am tempted to sell my a612, I just fear the price that would be offered! I have considered investing in a better bolt handle and release button, and what you've said is fantastic! I'll definitely look into it, even if just to play with upgrading! Pics would be most welcomed!

    Righto,  

    The left photos shows the new bolt handle removed.  I basically, hand filed this to the same profile as the original - obviously, file until it fits!  About £10 online.  The right hand photo shows the bolt handle in-place. The magload bolt release is substantially, bigger than the original and may be ordered in a variety of colours.  Speak with Connors or Callum at Magload and explain what you are wanting to do.  They were most helpful. The forward extension to the bolt release provides a much larger area and better leverage than the tiny original button.  The pin that needs to be 'drifted' out can be seen at the lower edge of the frame, following an imaginary line down from the bolt handle or extreme rear edge of the release button.

     

    Hope that helps

     

    Andy

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    I should have said upper / lower photos as opposed to left / right!

     

    A

  21. Where are my a612 users at ???

    in Guns & Equipment

    Posted

    On 06/09/2022 at 20:42, HantsRob said:

    Andy, the release button is stiff on it. What did you buy to make that easier? 

    Good question!  I went to Magload. They supplied the EXTERNAL large button.  They arranged for another company to supply the INTERNAL parts, which were Beretta factory internals for the Beretta 1301 Comp. Strip the gun, including trigger assembly .  Then, use a long-nosed pin punch to drive out the drift pin which acts as the pivot point for the bolt release mechanism. Remove parts and reassemble with the new large Magload button. Carefully(!) re-fit the drift pin and complete re-assembly and function test.  Massively better function.  I don't have time today but I will take some photos and post here.  Additionally, whilst not essential, you may consider replacing the bolt handle with something bigger and easier to grasp if wearing gloves or speed-shooting.  Again, I purchased a very cheap Turkish generic bolt handle and filed to fit - it took about fifteen minutes.  Personally, I find that the stock is a tad too long for me (plastic version).  A shorter one would be good but Highland Outdoors (the importer for Armsan) don't offer anything alternative, other than a 'youth' version.

  22. Where are my a612 users at ???

    in Guns & Equipment

    Posted

    I bought one the other year as a cheap 'fun' gun which I can lend and not be worried.  I've modified mine by fitting a high profile bolt handle, cut down the magazine spring to ease loading and the real 'game changer' for me; I fitted a large profile bolt release button.  It is now much, much easier to release the bolt.  Next mod will be to fit a high viz bead front sight.

    Great gun for the money!

     

    Andy

  25. Armsan a612 questions

    in Guns & Equipment

    Posted

    Glad to hear that you got sorted.  I have to say that I rate the Armsan - given that it is a 'cheap' gas auto.  I have personally, sorted out the issue with the very stiff bolt release button.

    Contact Magload - they have a website.  They supplied me with their own make extended button and the internal part of the bolt release which came from the Beretta 1301 Comp.  This solution works very well.

     

    Andy

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