Regular cleaning of a Rem 1100

[throdgrain]

I've just returned from a round of sporting clays, and cleaned the barrel of my gun as I always do.

But as the 1100 is the first gas operated shotgun I've owned, I'd like to check that I'm cleaning it correctly.

as well as the barrel, I've also cleaned -

The two washers below the O ring

The outside of the piston body

The transfer ports in the shotgun barrel

Is there anything I should do? Anything I should pay particular attention to?

I'm sure there's some 1100 owners on here, and advice is much appreciated

 

[chas08]

It sounds to me like you covered the gas end pretty well. Dropping the trigger group and removing the bolt doesn't need to be done after every outing. I like to keep the gas end of mine clean and lubed so I do much the same as you described after every outing. The trigger group and bolt I only do once or twice a season, or if it gets wet. Dirty burning powder can increase this interval. Stock removal and return spring cleaning and inspection about once a year or if the gun gets submerged. The two washers you refered to are the gas piston and it is important that they are assembled correctly with the flat end against the action sleeve and the concave and convex surfaces mating together. Viton Orings size 021 work great in my 1100 and 1187 and cost about .07 cents apiece.

 

[throdgrain]

Thanks Chas08, thought I'd best confirm I was doing the right thing, particularly as I shoot quite a lot.

It's a dirty business this though, my Benelli hardly ever needed cleaning!!

 

[chas08]

I once owned a benelli super black eagle 1. It did stay cleaner than my 1100 round for round, but that's the only thing I liked about it. After two in the field faiures that ruined a couple of Goose hunts, out the door it went. Ironically, I had sold an 1100 that I had shot for 25 trouble free years to help finance it. In turn the money from the benelli sale financed the purchase of a pre-owned 1100 and 1187 Supermag. I'm done with benelli, and I don't like the "feel" of the beretta semi-autos that I've had oportunity to shoulder or shoot. The ammunition makes a big difference in cleanliness on a gas gun. Over here, Ive found that Kent and Winchester burn cleaner than Remington or Federal. Perhaps there are certain brands of ammo in the U.K. that would perform similarly.

 

[throdgrain]

Reason I bought the 1100 was because it felt so similar to my beloved 870

It means I can shoot clays with the 1100, and hunt with the 870 without having to change stuff around too much. I did shoot clays with the 870 this last year or so, but it's pretty hard work to be honest.

 

[chas08]

Each of my family members and I have an 870 12ga. If I had to reduce my assortment down to "one gun". I think the 870 is the one I'd keep. You have a great pair of guns there, (IMHO). I hope they give you many years of enjoyment.

 

[throdgrain]

Cheers mate

Yeah I reckon I'd keep the 870 over anything else too!