Breaking in a Shotgun
I have a newer Baikal SxS 12, 20" bbls with extractors. All of the break open shotguns I've owned over the past 40 years will open all the way without having to push the barrels downward. This one wont do that. Is it because the barrels are short and there's not enough leverage? Any way of getting the barrels drop all the way down without assistance? Just a lot of opening and closing to loosen things up?
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These guns just need to be used. Get some good oil and enjoy. 0 -
The barrels are abbreviated. Yes work the joint with some light oil. Or take it out and put a few boxes thru it. 0 -
I had this same problem with a Stoger Uplandeer 410. I found that the forend spacer was not seated properly and needed to be reset. After doing that and lubricating everything it was still a bit stiff but it loosened up after shooting less than a box of shells. No problems since. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by duckhunter
These guns just need to be used. Get some good oil and enjoy.
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Nothing to do with barrel length.
Baikal guns are quite functional, but not exactly known for meticulous fitting.
Probably just needs a drop of oil and some break-in time.0 -
Thanks for the imput. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by victorj19
Any way of getting the barrels drop all the way down without assistance? Not to be picky, but since your original question has been answered...
According to W.W. Greener the correct method for operating a break open is to instead lever the stock/receiver assembly down and away from the barrels, not pushing the barrels out of engagement with the receiver.
In addition to better control of the gun for smoother reloading, over time the greater weight of those barrels slamming down increases wear on the action.0
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