Hello All! I have a new to me Remington 870 I purchased a couple of weeks ago. I had opportunity to test fire it for several rounds. Not every time but about one out of 3 times the round on the lifter will pinch the empty hull that is in the process of being ejected thus keeping it from being ejected. It is obviously a timing issue and either the lifter is early or the ejector is late. Anyone have any experience with correcting the problem. The shotgun is a Remlin produced model with laminate stock and is in very good shape. My guess is it had less than a box of ammo through it when I bought it. I think I know why. Any help appreciated, Rick
How is the round on the lifter pinching the ejecting shell when the lifter doesn't rise until the return stroke ?
This is a good question. I've been travelling and actually bought the gun while travelling. I'll have to sit down with the gun when I have time to actually watch it and try to simulate the issue. I think I know it's timing just don't know exactly where. Thanks for all the input, Rick
I have an 870 Express from the second year of production. The first time I hunted with it I fired a shot and the shells in the magazine all came back jamming the action. When I got it home I found the left shell catch was stuck back in the recess in the receiver. I popped it out with a small screw driver and it has worked ever since. Check the left shell catch and ejector for fee movement.
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An 870 ejector is a non-moving part.. It's riveted to the LH receiver wall... The ejector spring keeps the shell on the extractor until it connects with the ejector..
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I’ll have to sit down with the gun and see if I can get it to replicate the issue. I don’t know if it will malfunction with a loaded round being ejected or not but it’s easy enough to make one empty. Thanks all! Rick
Could be short stroking too. Enough to actuate the carrier but not ejecting the fired hull. Have someone video you when you are shooting and that can show you.
Pretty fast. I was shooting Sporting Clays, sometimes true pairs.
If you are going real fast on doubles, it is easy enough to short stroke it. Even guys that have ran the chidt out of the 870 have been known to do that every once in a while. I used to average 49 out of 50, and would occasionally short stroke and have to shoot the last bird while it was dropping and even a few feet off the ground.. Try shooting it at a dirt bank and not at fast moving doubles, so you can focus on what you are actually doing, not the birds..
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