wwillson

I figured out that when the spent primer was falling out of the brass it would sometimes hang in the ram. When the hole where the primer falls out is machined there is a cutout made where the cutting tool unnecessarily cuts some steel from the inside of the ram. This 'pocket' was pretty dirty which allowed the spent primers to hang up there instead of falling into the tube. When the primer arm swings in it knocks the spent primer out of the 'pocket', but also causes the primer arm to jump and sometimes tips the primer. The bottom line is to keep the inside of the ram clean! Wayne

Check out this post in the trap forum. Do you reload? Wayne

ADFD, Welcome! I own both the 870 Wingmaster and the 870 Express. They share many (most) parts in common. The finish on the barrels/receivers are one major difference. The Wingmaster line is blued for a more premium look, while the Express line has a non-reflective black matte finish. The matte finish doesn't look as nice, but it's much more durable. I reload my own trap loads and my hulls are about the dirtiest you've ever seen. There just isn't a problem with ejecting these hulls from either shotgun, so I wouldn't consider ease of ejection as part of your purchasing criteria. Wayne

I'm looking for a good (clear) exploded diagram for the Remington 870. Google finds several, but they really aren't very clear. Wayne

I've been a one-eyed shooter my whole life and have decided to change to two-eyed (both eyes open). I've finding the transition very difficult. Seems that no matter what I try, my eyes want to look at the target and front bead at the same time. When this happens chaos in the brain ensues. Has anyone change successfully? If so do you have any pointers for me? Thanks, Wayne

Thanks - here is a link to Downers Grove Sportsman's Club

I've been standing on 1-3 like he does on 4. I'll bet that might have something to do with the hard lefts getting ahead of me.

I have read several different opinions about where to point the leading foot while shooting trap. Can anyone help me out? Wayne

I have a Lee Breech Lock single station press. As I move the ram down to seat the primer, the primer arm jumps and many times flips the primer on its side or completely out of the primer arm. I have looked for any burrs or irregularities that would cause the jump, but there just aren't any. If anyone has experienced this or has found the cause I would really like to know. Wayne

I have a 12ga MEC Sizemaster that I'm using to load VP60 wads. After the wad is seated, the wad wants to hold onto the rammer tube. I believe that sometimes the rammer tube will unseat the wad slightly, which might give inconsistent loads. Anyone know of a solution for this? Wayne

Does anyone know who makes a weighted magazine tube cap for an 870 Remington?

Does anyone have experience with loading cast steel shot for trap? I believe cast shot would be much less expensive than conditioned cut wire shot.

I cast 230g RN bullets from wheel weight lead for 45ACP. I let the bullets age harden for at least 45 days before shooting. I use xlox from lsstuff in Idaho with great results. I still get a slight bit of leading in the first inch of the breech end of the barrel. Does anyone know if leading with wheel weight lead is just unavoidable?

Does anyone use Wolf small/large pistol primers? They are more readily available than pretty much any other primers. I am a bit leery of wolf because of their loaded ammunition reputation. Wayne

Anyone know which clubs around Chicago has skeet?

Is there a difference in the hardness of Bio vs Pitch targets? Is there any real difference in how easily they break? Wayne

I shoot at a club that only allows steel shot. I have been reloading steel for about a year with no problems. I just cleaned my barrel (870 Remington) for the first time in about a month. I was shocked to see some pretty major scratches from the forcing cone to about 3" past the forcing cone. There is also minor forcing cone erosion. These scratches are new in the last month. I'm wondering if I loaded some loads in the last month with the shot over the wad peddles? I use the VP-51, which is made for steel. Is there a rule of thumb for the level of shot in the shot cup? Wayne

Anyone know which clubs around Chicago has sporting clays?