gazzthompson Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Not sure if this thread should go here, or 'Bullets, Cartridges and Reloading'... but eitherway. Anybody own a Remington 870? Im experiencing some failure to ejects (cartridge stays stuck in barrel) and been looking online (Local gunsmith is currently on holiday) and people suggest using Remington ammo. Can we even get Remington ammo here? i assume its very expensive? im currently using gamebore 24g , If anybody here has an 870 what ammo do you use so i can try different brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy198712 Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Any should work, maybe watch it slowly, is the ejector hooking onto the cart or excessly worn? Clean? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisAsh Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 I understand many people state you need 28gram for most semi auto's, I assume you have tried them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzthompson Posted May 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 (edited) I understand many people state you need 28gram for most semi auto's, I assume you have tried them Sorry, should have specified. its a pump. Any should work, maybe watch it slowly, is the ejector hooking onto the cart or excessly worn? Clean? Cheers The ejector hooks on, but then the pump takes a LOT (ie, some people smash their butt stock on the ground to un jam it... personally i dont but you get the idea) effort to pump it, and normally the cartridge is still there, sitting in the barrel. Luckily i carry a multi tool and hook it out with a bit of effort. Edit: http://i.imgur.com/asims.jpg As you can guess, putting two cartridges in one hole can cause problems. Edited May 14, 2012 by gazzthompson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Hi Im using eley first 28g. Admittedly ive not had the gun long and its new. Ive shot about 200 of these with no problems. Thanks Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzthompson Posted May 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Hi Im using eley first 28g. Admittedly ive not had the gun long and its new. Ive shot about 200 of these with no problems. Thanks Chris Awesome, ill buy 100 or so and give em a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy198712 Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 ahhh right, so its more a physical fit issue of the cart in the chamber? is the chamber clean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzthompson Posted May 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 (edited) Very, and local smith (Philip Webster) buffered it out as well to make it extra smooth and clean. Edited May 14, 2012 by gazzthompson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyotemaster Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 (edited) I had one for years in 20 ga. and they are not as picky as autos as far as clean goes. I would disassemble the gun, removing the barrel then reach under the feeding flap and release the bolt by pressing the side latches in succession. Remove the bolt and carriage assembly then drive out the 2 pins retaining the trigger assembly. At this point use some petrol or preferably lantern fuel and swish the trigger assembly around(you will be amazed at all the burnt powder) blow off with compressed air. Using a small paint brush, tip the gun magazine down and proceed with the fuel and brush to clean the receiver really well, getting all the gunk out of the action rails and back of receiver. Now take a bronze brush with a bit of 000 steel wool wound on it and put it on a short piece of cleaning rod. Using your battery drill/electric drill proceed once more to make double sure there is no residue in the first 3-5 inches of barrel. I firmly believe some people have a chemical makeup that reacts somehow with the shells and chamber leaving something that looks suspiciously like red rust in the chamber. Reassemble--sparingly lube the bolt carrier and twin action rails. When reassembling you may have to mess with the side latches a bit as they can be a bit finicky. AMMO SHOULDN"T MATTER Edited May 14, 2012 by coyotemaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 If it's a pump, the fault is with the gun and not the cartridge - Sounds like the hook type thingy that picks the cartridge out ain't doing what it should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 If it's a pump, the fault is with the gun and not the cartridge This is a mechanical problem with the gun, take it to a gunsmith before any further damage is done to it by using excessive force to cycle it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy198712 Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Can you slide in a cart into the chamber easily with the action back? Mine will slide in easy....... If its tight and take some force that will be your problem. From that picture it looks jammed in there given it has ripped the metal part of the cart....... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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