Bigweed Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 As the title says. Should shotguns be serviced regularly. If so how often or after how many carts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 (edited) I work on most of my own shotguns, but those that are too delicate get stripped down and serviced every Easter. I personally would not bother having a gun as tough as a Browning Ultra XS Prestige serviced until it's done at least 20,000 rounds, and then either every 18 months or 10,000 rounds thereafter (whichever comes soonest). Modern shotguns are very resilient. Edited July 12, 2009 by Baldrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Sarakun Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 There is nothing to service. If something breaks then get it fixed, otherwise thats it, no oil change, no oscilators to renew, nada. I've heard a good clean can be beneficial, but you can do that yourself. Your local gun shop would gladly take your hard earned to fulfill this task for you, but wouldn't that take some of the fun out of gun ownership? A new gun will last you a life time, with probably a new firing pin and a bit of messing with the trigger in all that time, unless you break something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 There is nothing to service. If something breaks then get it fixed, otherwise thats it, no oil change, no oscilators to renew, nada. I've heard a good clean can be beneficial, but you can do that yourself. Your local gun shop would gladly take your hard earned to fulfill this task for you, but wouldn't that take some of the fun out of gun ownership? A new gun will last you a life time, with probably a new firing pin and a bit of messing with the trigger in all that time, unless you break something. What about preventative maintenance, Jim?! Or have you yet to be let down by a gun in the field at an inopportune time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Sarakun Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 Not yet been let down by a gun in the field in 40 odd years that I could not fix there and then. I do not envisage this happening any time in the future either, as I now use a Datsun Escort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 iv never had a gun serviced,do it your self Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 Had the shotgun in for a stock adjustment a few weeks ago (had the gun from new and fired about 12000) so paid an extra £20 for a "service and internal clean". The report was that the works were totally "dry" to the extent that the stock bolt had started to rust. Have noticed a difference in trigger pull etc. since work completed, so generally pleased I had the work done. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 What's ser...vic...ing...? I just look after my own and try and service them myself. If I muck one up whilst having it in peices, then it would go to the gunsmith (Touch wood, as it's not happened yet!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmiller Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 I have a lanber, given to me by my dad. An expensive gun 20 years ago but obv dated now. Still a good looking gun amongst the best. But after a 100 or so carts, the top barrel missfires, if i recock and flick to fire bottom barrell first then both fire fine. Just that initial top barrell after a lot of shots? Any ideas? Also what does a service cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigweed Posted July 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 The report was that the works were totally "dry" to the extent that the stock bolt had started to rust. This was my concern. I give mine a good clean after every use but just wondered if it was wise to get it stripped down fully and checked out every so often by gunsmith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight32 Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 I have a lanber, given to me by my dad. An expensive gun 20 years ago but obv dated now. Still a good looking gun amongst the best. But after a 100 or so carts, the top barrel missfires, if i recock and flick to fire bottom barrell first then both fire fine. Just that initial top barrell after a lot of shots?Any ideas? Also what does a service cost? Mine is in the gunshop at the moment for the very same ailment. It is due to drying out and needing the timing adjusted...20 quid job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 service? :unsure: eh... do you even have to clean mossberg pumps?! :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter De La Mare Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Browning Ultra XS Prestige serviced until it's done at least 20,000 rounds Every month for you then Bigweed. :yp: :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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