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I have a model 1100 Ser. 70278. anyone have an idea if this is first year gun? Virginian, hoping you are out there, I enjoy your insights on 1100. The barrel dates to 1967. I just purchased a nice,used skeet barrel made in1986. Love this shotgun use it for doves,ducks, skeet. All comments...

Governor Terry Branstad has just signed into law the authority to establish a dove season here in Iowa. Been a long time coming, I can tell you that! The anti- hunting loonies were spouting lies and emotions, but both houses of the Iowa Legislature saw fit to make it happen. Thought someone...

I am reloading (lee hand loader) 410 2 1/2 AA shells. Not able to crimp with the 3 inch loader, can anyone suggest the proper glue to keep the overshot card in place? I am not interested in roll crimping , just being able to place the card and glue will be the easiest. thanks...

this may or may not belong in the shotgun forum. Can anyone give me suggestions on the mtm ez throw clay target thrower? Its the one piece, red plastic affair. I searched the mtm website, but no instructions are available. anyone have experience with these? thanks, mothernatureson

Hello, I recently replaced the operating handle on my 1100, after losing the original in the duck marsh. My 1100 is older , and the handle uses the small round recess in the bottom and fits into a spring loaded ball plunger in the slide assembly. I replace the plunger but not the spring. Is...

the bolt buffer on my 1100 is cracked and needs replacement. I will send for this and a new action spring. Does the replacement buffer have to be drilled for firing pin and retaining pin? Anyone have done this before? thanks mothernatureson

just brought home a nice, older remington 1100 12 gauge full choke. Does remington still offer user manuals? I tried their website, but was not able to register or download the manual. Also serial # 72xxx v , the v meaning 2 3/4 inch chamber. Anyone have an idea the year this may have been...

My son is a collector of small inexpensive pocket knives. I think he would be interested in the little Gene Autry, Roy Rogers etc. knives that are out there. I used to get a catalog from some knife retailer, that had many of these small, inexpensive knives. Can anyone help me out in the name...

I have a model 12winchester , was mygrandpa, my dads, and now mine. Good old gun. I keep it stored taken down, in a takedown case, stored in a chest that is too short to store the shotgun assembled. My question, does it harm the shotgun to take it down and assemble when used, maybe 10 times...

I know this is a hunting forum, but am looking for anyone with experience in the Memphis TN area for some good locally owned bbq. I dont want some chain restauraunt or dont tell me "Cracker Barrel" or "Hooters" We are heading to TN over spring break. Any suggestions for a mom and pop...

Hi, I am looking for a way to make spreader loads. I have my grandfathers 12 gauge full choke model 12. Just a bit too tight for my use as an upland gun. I will not alter the choke or barrel in any way. I have read about spreader loads, any one have source of components for such? Thanks...

Hi, I started a thread a couple of weeks ago about an hr breakaction shotgun(1980) The lever was binding when opening the gun. After tearing this thing down, I find that the latch spring protudes slightly below the latch, which binds on the locking lug when opening. It locks up tight and...

Hello, I have borrowed a 12 gauge H and R from my sister, for my son to use early duck season(9-20-08) I ve cleaned it up a bit, but the lever(side) to break open the shotgun is binding. It does open and locks up tight. It does not bind when the barrel removed, but it does when the barrel...

Hi , I have been reloading 20 gauge 7/8 oz skeet loads using PB, 16 grains or so. After 250 rounds through my shotgun , there is virtually no fouling. Never have seen such a clean burning powder. I used to load some 12 gauge 1 1/4 hunting loads with PB, and there was some powder residue. I...

Hello, I just got home with a model 1200 winchester, plain barrel 30" full choke. Paid 100 bucks for it . Its all original with good wood and metal. Serial is L515###. Any ideas as the age on this? Thanks

Hello all, I have broken the spring on the hand of my revolver. The hand is the part that protudes the recoil shield and spins the cylinder. I had read somewhere about a better way to fix this problem other than a new hand, or replacing the flat spring. Any thoughts? Thanks, mothernatureson

Hello the camp, I have a Winchester Model 70 Ranger in 30-06. The serial # 1709xxx, which I place @1985-1986 based on production numbers from a couple of publications. I bought this used a couple of years ago, and the rear sight was broken, it was a similar to a lyman 16a folding rear...

I am considering an auto in 12 gauge for waterfowling. I examined the Charles Daly auto field at WalMart. It's price is 239 dollars, made in Turkey. What do any of you know about this shotgun? Is it based on any particular make? Thanks

Hello all, I have a Turkish Mauser , dated 1942 and marked "Ankara" and the usual Turkish symbol. What can anyone tell me about this. I bought it surplus a few years ago, it shoots wonderful and for only 40 dollars. Were they really made in Turkey, and what countrys have used this? thanks

I have a 20 gauge express that I purchased new 4 or 5 years ago. Couple of issues with it. One, the barrel seems to have some play in relation to the reciever even though the mag cap is tight. Is this normal? Second, on occassion the plastic magazine follower has stuck in the bottom of the...