LondonLuke Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Hi all Have a cheap semi auto which I purchased about 18 months ago but only just got to shoot (long story) For this time it's been in the safe and untouched. Took it out on clays yesterday, will happily shoot first cart but have to manually pull back the boot to remove old/load second Carts were 28g 7.5 70mm Now it may be that it needs a good oil? It was virtually new at purchase so shouldn't have been dirty but has been sat untouched It's a Fuji (Japanese virtually unheard of gun) and I have found a manual under SKB which shows a similar gun. The manual refers to a button which shows high/low pressure load (mine doesn't have this that I can see) and also a single/multiple cart button (again I don't have this) but thought best to read the manual I'm new to s/a so am a little lost if it a) doesn't work and needs fixing b) I'm using the "wrong" cart c) it's dirty/needs liking All help gratefully received Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltings Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Give It a good clean all internal parts take all the packing grease off etc and sparingly re oil and some makes of cartridges are stamped 70mm but can be 67 or 65 mm as they are safe to use in a 70mm chamber you need to measure the empty cases Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 If it's like new, you may want to put some heavier loads in to start with. My semi for example, it's advised to put 100 32g 6's through it to loosen the spring. Give a good clean and lube first, then get yourself some heavier cartridges and try those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Gasser or recoil operated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLuke Posted November 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Thanks for advice. The clay ground I go to is 28g max so took those on that basis so slightly stuck if have to put more thru Underdog - good question....errrrr. Showing my newbieness here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 (edited) Fuji 2000? These maybe a Remmy 1100 clone and are Gas operated from what the web tells me. Is there no manual with your new gun? It may be coated in shipping oil that is thick and tacky and needs cleaning before use, it may also have adjustment in the gas valve for heavy/light loads. http://www.trapshooters.com/threads/fuji-12g-auto-anyone.5873/ Edited November 22, 2014 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLuke Posted November 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 It wasn't brand new but had seen little use Now found a manual which is similar to mine - http://stevespages.com/pdf/skb_semi_manual.pdf Page three shows an adjustment screw, I don't have one of those but I do have a screw on the lower circular part under a sliding cover which may do something similar. Perhaps it's best to fiddle with that to try and get it working It appears to be in "low position" now - would that be right for a 70mm 28g 7.5 cart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 (edited) Photos will help the semi knowledgeable id the adjustment. That SKB looks like a Franchi AL-48 which is long recoil operated action. So looking like isnt enough http://stevespages.com/pdf/franchi_48al.pdf Edited November 22, 2014 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Photos will help the semi knowledgeable id the adjustment. That SKB looks like a Franchi AL-48 which is long recoil operated action. So looking like isnt enough http://stevespages.com/pdf/franchi_48al.pdf Fuji made a auto which was a almost exact copy of the AL48 long recoil gun , so it could be a problem with the action not recoiling . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Yep they copied the popular models and very well, without knowing what it is exactly (or copy of what exactly) its impossible to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLuke Posted November 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Pictures here if these help?! http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/236768-fuji-model-2000-12-gauge/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 (edited) Ok so we can rule out a long recoil franchi copy . As you brought it from Wabbitbosher and it belonged to a friend of his why not just send him a PM and see if he can help , he is a decent guy and I am sure he will be only too pleased to assist . Looks a nice gun . Edited November 22, 2014 by fenboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Ok so we can rule out a long recoil franchi copy . As you brought it from Wabbitbosher and it belonged to a frien of his why not just send him a PM and see if he can help , he is a decent guy and I am sure he will be only too pleased to assist . Looks a nice gun . +1 Photo with forend off will be more use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLuke Posted November 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Yeah I did after I started this thread and he is trying to help Weirdly I went here first then realised I could go back direct to him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Has the bolt got rotating locking lugs or a single rising locking lug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLuke Posted November 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Ok how do I get pictures from phone to here? Trying to use photo bucket app but not happening Testing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Its a gasser, you need to take that piston out, clean it, make sure its not all gummed up. Check the ports in the barrel are clear to. You should be able unlock the action by pulling back on the long black sleeve, the piston in the barrel lug should then move freely, if not free it! U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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