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Post by mstr2175 on Dec 11, 2018 14:26:41 GMT -5
Still somewhat new to waterfowl hunting. I have always been big into kayaking and do it many times throughout the year. After realizing all the ponds were freezing up I decided to do a quick float on the white river here in town. Only went up stream about a half mile and hung tight for a bit until four mallards came right in. Only shot one because I cant seem to figure out which rounds shoot best out of my Rem 870, the rounds weren't ejecting properly and I was unable to get another shot off. Either way, river hunting is a lot of fun, even if I don't see many birds I always enjoy a nice float.
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Post by mstr2175 on Dec 11, 2018 14:27:37 GMT -5
 Who says you need a camo kayak? |
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Post by moose1am on Dec 11, 2018 20:29:43 GMT -5
What type of shells are you shooting out of that Rem model 870? 3" or 2 3/4". What is the shotgun suppose to use?
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Post by esshup on Dec 12, 2018 1:57:18 GMT -5
Also, when was the last time it had a good cleaning? Since it's a pump, it should eject whatever shell the gun is supposed to digest. I can see where a 3" shell in a 2 3/4" wouldn't eject, nor is it safe to shoot a 3" in a 2 3/4" chambered gun even though they WILL chamber.
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Post by budd on Dec 12, 2018 10:41:31 GMT -5
ejectors may be shot, I took my old 870 a few times this year shooting 3 inch and had some not eject. I would usually be able to slam it back shut and it would grab and eject....but not always. Mine shoots both, 2 3/4-3.
I also took it apart and got it very clean after it happened the first time, done the same thing the next day. I think mine is close to 30 years old and has had a ton of shells through it, as well as thousands of popper rounds at hrc retriever events.
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Post by mstr2175 on Dec 12, 2018 12:15:47 GMT -5
I have been shooting a mix of rounds including the Winchester x super, Rios, and a field & stream brand. All 2 3/4 inch, I gave my gun a good cleaning before the season. I had the same issue last year but I trap shoot a few times a year with little problems. Sometimes it will not eject properly while trap shooting but with the waterfowl rounds it’s like every time
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Post by featherduster on Dec 12, 2018 14:01:50 GMT -5
You know guys .........they sell new guns.
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Post by moose1am on Dec 13, 2018 9:45:06 GMT -5
You know guys .........they sell new guns. Take it too a gun smith and have him check out the ejector to see if it's worn and needs to be replaced. |
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Post by mstr2175 on Dec 13, 2018 19:30:20 GMT -5
I’m all for getting my shotgun checked out but the more I get into waterfowl the more interested I become in a semi auto investment
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Post by ukwil on Dec 13, 2018 20:15:12 GMT -5
I’m all for getting my shotgun checked out but the more I get into waterfowl the more interested I become in a semi auto investment I know the feeling. I broke down and got a new semi this year. Got the Remington V3 |
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Post by duff on Dec 14, 2018 6:18:05 GMT -5
Yea no need for a 800 to $2000 gun either, unless you are really wanting one! I replace a gun 2 yrs ago with 1187 for 400 and change. My buddy got the v3 with a rebate for like 480. Both are nice guns.
My last shotgun was the mp453 baikal. shot skeet to 3.5 inch turkey loads without a flaw. Accidentally drove over it once too. It went bang just like the high dollar guns. Bought that at Gallyans for 300ish. Told the guys I was hunting with who were mainly shooting SBE that I can buy 4 of my gun to 1 of these and still kill the birds they missed.
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