I took my new to me 16 gauge Wingmaster to the range today. I was shooting Herter's ammo in it from Cabela's. I experienced the following problem when shooting it:
Patterns really well. However, it has some extraction issues. First round extracted normally and ejected like a champ. The second shot required me to mortar it off the range bench while articulating the pump in order to unlock the action/ extract the case (which then ejected like a champ). The last round- I had to manhandle it a bit (no mortaring) to unlock the action/ extract the hull, which subsequently ejected. My hope is that my gun will be OK after I detail strip it and clean it.
My intention is to detail strip it and do a more thorough clean/ lube job. I'll probably also try another brand or two of ammo. (The nice thing about the Herter's ammo is that it's more economical than other brands- though in the past Dick's has had good prices on economy 16 ga loads). [If the Herter's ammo is a problem, I have unfortunately, already invested in a case of it]
Any other thoughts or suggestions?
Patterns really well. However, it has some extraction issues. First round extracted normally and ejected like a champ. The second shot required me to mortar it off the range bench while articulating the pump in order to unlock the action/ extract the case (which then ejected like a champ). The last round- I had to manhandle it a bit (no mortaring) to unlock the action/ extract the hull, which subsequently ejected. My hope is that my gun will be OK after I detail strip it and clean it.
My intention is to detail strip it and do a more thorough clean/ lube job. I'll probably also try another brand or two of ammo. (The nice thing about the Herter's ammo is that it's more economical than other brands- though in the past Dick's has had good prices on economy 16 ga loads). [If the Herter's ammo is a problem, I have unfortunately, already invested in a case of it]
Any other thoughts or suggestions?