notsosureshot Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 (edited) This is difficult for me to describe so forgive my newbie attempt, but basically the action on my Browning 12b is too tight. It requires substantial effort to break the barrels which is a real pain when shooting skeet as I want to cover the ejectors. On other guns I've used, the action opens completely after flicking the latch, on mine I need to apply a fair amount of pressure at the fore end. The gun is fairly new and I've considered the possibility that this is the reason but I'd like to help it along if possible. Its a hook and pin hinge on this gun. Is there anything I can do to slacken it off or is this a gunsmith job? I've tried to find an exploded diagram but I know it was asked for on here before with no success. Thanks. Edited July 20, 2009 by notsosureshot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Have you applied a good amount of grease to the lumps, hinge pin and extractor mechanism? is there any scratching apparent on the working surfaces, indicating the presence of swarf/grit/general crud? It is something that will fade with time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notsosureshot Posted July 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Hi Baldrick thanks for replying. I've greased part of the mechanism but mostly I use a thin coat of gun oil. The gun is very clean overall as I do maintain it. It just feels tight and a push on the latch doesnt move the fore end at all. There isnt any grinding of parts that I can see. Perhaps some slight marking on the fore end plate but I'd guess thats from bedding in. Im at a loss, its difficult to use like this, might be looking to change it if I cant improve the situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 I would take it to a competent gunsmith and ask him to investigate further, and remedy the problem (probably by polishing the bearing surfaces). I use copper or white lithium grease in situations like this, not thin oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notsosureshot Posted July 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 I'll stick some copper on it this aft. Thanks for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicW Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 A tight fitting gun can usually be eased by adjustment to the ironwork fit in the forend.I believe it is usually a job for a gunsmith but only takes a few minutes so may be a 'while you wait' job. If it is very new then as you said it may only need a bit of use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 If its really ,really tight it could be the locking bolt just a fraction to tight and can be eased off easily by a gunsmith . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Clean it, grease it and then go and put a hundred carts through it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Hi, Mate, Try what everyone, particularly Tug, suggests. However, You say the gun is nearly new. Did you buy it new or second-hand? Being a sceptic, if it was the latter, I would ask why would anyone sell a newish gun! Assuming you got it from a gun shop and all the suggestions don't work, take it back; its their problem not yours as it could not be described as "fit for purpose". Hopefully, after a good workout all will be well, but I sometimes think we all put up with situations where we shouldn't have to. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) Have the chambers gauged. The gun could have been subjected to very high pressure. I have seen guns like this in the past at the Proof House. Edited July 21, 2009 by Floating Chamber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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