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 Posted: Sun May 07, 2017 10:21 am
Hi.
Just got my hands on a 1100 Skeet.  Serial No indicates 1978. It has a skeet barrel with a port adjustment screw. I have another barrel which is on the way to me which is 2-3/4" with a Mod choke Will be mainly using 7/8 oz for clays and 1-1/8 oz loads for hunting. I would also like to use 1-1/2 oz 2-3/4" Mini Mag shells for the occasional Fox. Would such loads wreck the action? |
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Posted: Sun May 07, 2017 7:09 pm
You must be in England. We didn't get an adjustment screw in the states. A neat fixture. No problem on the Skeet barrel IF you pinch down some on the port adjustment screw(s). I would screw it way down and then back off until you get reliable functioning. Other barrel should also be fine as standard field barrels are supposed to be okay with that load. But, I would keep an eye on the buffer. As long as you are not getting metal to metal contact in the upper rear of the receiver you should have no problems. If you do, replace the buffer.
I have fired thousands of such loads through 1100s with no issues. What could have happened... did.
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Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 3:40 am
Havn't done a full strip yet but will do asap.
My first job is to replace the recoil spring within the stock which is only 14" long. The forend support looks very worn as well. Will it be obvious if the buffer is worn out , or should I replace it as a matter of course? I will only be using the heavies in the mod barrel and I would be surprised it I used more than a dozen a year. Thank you. Rob. |
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Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 7:18 am
Post a picture when you find the time...
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Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 2:11 pm
I replaced a buffer in about 1967 because it looked mangled. Replacement quickly looked the same way and is still in the gun 100,000+ rounds later. Key is to see if there is metal to metal contact. If there is a shiny spot paint it with a Sharpie and after a few rounds you will know if it's hitting or not.
What could have happened... did.
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Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 3:48 pm
Will do that and try out on clays Wednesday.
Will keep you posted thanks Rob. |
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Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 11:33 pm
Best reply I have ever seen here. Great Job!!!!
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Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 8:28 am
Test fired today with 50 or so mixed shells.
Nothing fell off !! 2-1/2" 7/8 and 1-1/16 oz failed to cycle properly. 2-3/4" , 1oz , 1-1/8 oz and 1-1/2 oz functioned perfectly. The case length seems to be a more critical factor rather than the shot load. I also checked to see how much adjustment I had with the gas port screw and it was locked solid. Eventually this will create a functioning/cleaning problem so one way or the other I will have to come out. |
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Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 8:47 am
Try soaking it with Kroil for several days. That screw is brass so be careful and take your time.
What could have happened... did.
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Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 2:57 pm
Looks like steel but will double check.
Soaking in Plus Gas since yesterday. Got no idea what this adjuster looks like , internally, so do not want to drill it out without knowing what to replace it with. If it wont move I think my best option will be to leave it in situ and see if liquid cleaning will suffice Much obliged for your input Virginian. |
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Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 8:00 pm
All the ones I have seen were brass. The screw is designed to intersect the edges of both gas ports, and has two tapered sections so that when all the way out the holes are open, and when screwed in it blocks more and more of the port. I would think a machinist could make one fairly easily, especially if they had one in good shape to go by. Good luck.
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