porting my remington 1100 trap
I'm thinking about getting my remington 1100 trap gun ported. I'm wondering if this will take away from its value if I ever sell it? It's 25 years old and in excellent to almost mint condition. What do you think? Thanks, Bubba
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the 1100 trap is not a high demand gun to collectors. most trap guns are used. anyone buying one would probably view porting as a nice extra. then again, the squad will most likely not like it, because it sends the noise back at them, and not you! you get a nice recoil and they get noise! ehhhh, go ahead! port it! screw the squad! trap shooters are a bunch of whiners anyway! lol!
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Bubba, have you actually fired it yet?
The 1100 has low recoil in the field version, but, with the standard recoil pad that usually comes from the factory on the trap version, it must have the least recoil of any 12 ga shotgun made. If yours doesn't have the recoil pad, I'd have one put on before doing anything else.
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If you are concerned about value, buy a second barrel and have it ported. Save the original if and when you decide to sell the gun. 0 -
Originally posted by nmyers
Bubba, have you actually fired it yet?
The 1100 has low recoil in the field version, but, with the standard recoil pad that usually comes from the factory on the trap version, it must have the least recoil of any 12 ga shotgun made. If yours doesn't have the recoil pad, I'd have one put on before doing anything else.
Neal
I've fired it and it is real smooth as far as recoil goes. What I'm really trying to accomplish is to keep the barrel down for my second shot. Thanks, Bubba0 -
if its an actual rem 1100 trap marked 'trap,' it comes with a factory pad. i cant remember if remington still serializes bbls to receivers. see if it is matched. if so, save the matching set and get another bbl. you might be surprised how many 1100's are already swapped out for something else! the guys do have a point, the 1100 doesnt kick that bad to begin with. im going to assume you already know this and that you are looking for ways to reduce muzzle jump for the second shot in trap doubles. if so, we have about 10 other things you can do without having to drill the bbl. just ask us!
former air operations officer SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 2. former navy skeet team, navy rifle/pistol team member. co-owner skeetmaster tubes inc.. owner/operator professional shooting instruction.0 -
Another vote here for a new bbl.You'll have the best of both worlds-Bob
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Originally posted by bobski
if its an actual rem 1100 trap marked 'trap,' it comes with a factory pad. i cant remember if remington still serializes bbls to receivers. see if it is matched. if so, save the matching set and get another bbl. you might be surprised how many 1100's are already swapped out for something else! the guys do have a point, the 1100 doesnt kick that bad to begin with. im going to assume you already know this and that you are looking for ways to reduce muzzle jump for the second shot in trap doubles. if so, we have about 10 other things you can do without having to drill the bbl. just ask us!
former air operations officer SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 2. former navy skeet team, navy rifle/pistol team member. co-owner skeetmaster tubes inc.. owner/operator professional shooting instruction.
[/quote O.K. Bob, I'm asking. Lay it on me! 9MMBERETTA920 -
As Bobski said, the rest of the squad will want you to "chip in" to help buy the best hearing protectors that they can find.
It's unbelievable the increase and change of direction of the perceived noise level.
But, bottom line is: You'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner!0 -
Originally posted by Spring Creek
As Bobski said, the rest of the squad will want you to "chip in" to help buy the best hearing protectors that they can find.
It's unbelievable the increase and change of direction of the perceived noise level.
But, bottom line is: You'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner!
Half of these guys I shoot with don't even wear any hearing protection. Two days later their ears are still ringing. Not too smart! 9MMBERETTA920 -
try 1oz loads to start with. that will help right off the bat. email me and stay in touch! 0
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