button Posted January 5, 2020 Report Share Posted January 5, 2020 Hi I have a 525 and every time the gun is opened the ejectors fire the snap caps out regardless of whether fired or not, what I would appreciate is 1- what would be the likely cause And 2 - what kind of cost would I be looking at to have a smith put right Any advice appreciated Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozer Posted January 5, 2020 Report Share Posted January 5, 2020 I have no idea what the cause is but it might be advantageous to post some additional info. Type of Snap Cap ? (Plastic, Steel, Brass) 525 New or Used ? (I suspect used or it would be back at the Dealer and you wouldn't be inquiring about No 2) Has the issue just started having been ok in the past OR is this the first time using Snap Caps in the Gun ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant1 Posted January 6, 2020 Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 does it do this with unfired cartridges as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted January 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 1 hour ago, ant1 said: does it do this with unfired cartridges as well I bought new and it's never been fired so if I pop in snap caps, close and then open out they pop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robden Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 A friend of mine had the same thing, but can't remember which gun though......long time ago. He bought it new, one Thursday evening but couldn't shoot until the Sunday. He spent the next couple of days "playing" with his new toy, and like you say, the snap caps kept popping out. Come the Sunday and from his first shot, the gun acted quite normal. Can't recall whether or not he used the snap caps again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 Am I Missing something? If you bought new then surely there's no need to worry about repair costs, just return it to the dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 21 minutes ago, wymberley said: Am I Missing something? If you bought new then surely there's no need to worry about repair costs, just return it to the dealer. How long ago was the gun new? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 11 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: How long ago was the gun new? I was wondering that until I read the OP's second post (in response to Ant 1's question). I can't see anyone keeping a new gun for so long before shooting it that it's out of warranty before they actually gat around to it. I must be missing something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 8 minutes ago, wymberley said: I was wondering that until I read the OP's second post (in response to Ant 1's question). I can't see anyone keeping a new gun for so long before shooting it that it's out of warranty before they actually gat around to it. I must be missing something. You and me both, anything I have bought in the past is out the next oportunity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, button said: I bought new and it's never been fired so if I pop in snap caps, close and then open out they pop hello, why do you not go and shoot a few cartridges forget the snap caps, you have a ten year warranty, i am sure the ejector system works on the cartridge recoil, well my 525 never had any problems, Edited January 7, 2020 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 Is the gun cocking ? If it has been stored for a long time dried oil may be stopping the sears from dropping so that they do not engage the hammers . As a result the gun thinks its fired and will eject . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted January 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 2 hours ago, Gunman said: Is the gun cocking ? If it has been stored for a long time dried oil may be stopping the sears from dropping so that they do not engage the hammers . As a result the gun thinks its fired and will eject . Thanks - is that an easy fix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 5 hours ago, button said: Thanks - is that an easy fix? I think your gun just has to go into a gunsmith. There is no way a 525, new, is going to gum up to be unusable nomatter how long it's stored. Mine was bought new. Fired only once and then stored for ten years. It worked perfectly. Have I missed it but why is a new gun not going back to the retailer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 On 07/01/2020 at 07:54, TIGHTCHOKE said: How long ago was the gun new? Still no answer to the $64000 question! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted January 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 Roughly 5 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Still no answer to the $64000 question! 9 minutes ago, button said: Roughly 5 years hello, and you have never shot a cartridge in all that time ?? if thats the case you best return to the gun shop you purchased from as it should still be in warranty, if for any reason you cannot take back to the original seller then your going to have to pay a gunsmith to sort out Edited January 9, 2020 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted January 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 Correct Long story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 1 minute ago, button said: Correct Long story i presume you mean that of the original seller, there must be a gun smith around your way to look at it, cannot see any other way if you want it sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted January 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 Agree was just asking first, believe me I know My limitations, I don't even attempt jobs, always leave it with the experts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 22 minutes ago, button said: Agree was just asking first, believe me I know My limitations, I don't even attempt jobs, always leave it with the experts hello, ok well as i said take it to a gun shop/smith and get them to check out, the 525 has a 10 year warranty so you maybe lucky if there is an ejector problem and the shop contacts Browning UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 1 hour ago, button said: Roughly 5 years Not quite the investment you might have thought then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted January 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 Investment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 There’s plenty of guns about that haven’t been fired we all dream of finding a true sleeper 😊number 2 of a pair unfired is fairy common Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted January 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 This one has definitely had a good snooze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwinnall Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 Hello Button, Did you want to sell it 😉 Cheap being as its faulty 😬 Joking aside, do they pop out or are they ejected? Are they light plastic snap caps? It will be under warranty so just return it? keep us informed though 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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