Talked to Art's Guns. Decided to order a full spring/ring replacement kit as these have likely never been changed. Will try on heavy setting then light. They had a light 12 doing the same thing recently and a lighter recoil spring solved the issue. He also suggested running motor oil on the mag tube. I'll report back when I get her going.
On a second note, I was knocking down 40 yard crossing doves with authority using Rio 1 1/4 loads. This will be my go to late season gun when I get her all squared away. Good deal!
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
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