Am just starting with shotguns and am wondering how the action on a new 1100 should be set when in storage.

Bolt back?

Bolt down and in firing position?

Bolt down and trigger pulled to release firing pin spring tension (with dummy snap cap in chamber)?

Thank you for your help!

/Newbie Shotgunner.

Welcome from MI!!

I usually store my guns bolt closed and hammer down; dry fired for guns with non-exposed hammer.

From a technical perspective, springs are worn out more from constant compression and decompression than they are by just leaving them in either position for periods of time. Knowing this I still prefer to leave then in a relaxed state if storing for long periods of time (i.e. between hunting seasons or longer.)

Thank you MikeD for the answer. What you say makes sense and I'll do accordingly

Sage 1290

Agree totally with MikeD. I always store my shotguns (and rifles) with action closed and trigger tripped. Why?
1. That's what my Dad taught me many, many years ago.
2. Seems that is the most logical and mechanically sound course of action.

Welcome to the Remington Owners Forum sage1290 !!

Leaf springs should be stored relaxed because they can take a set. Coil springs it doesn't matter, but can't hurt.