tucker301

perhaps one day I'll get the time to photograph the process post a how to guide. This is just my preferred method. I encourage others to chime in as well. Maybe we could everyone's best ideas and combine them into a single how to guide.

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Paul, If you want to wait about one more week, I'll let you know. I just bought a set of those. Hoping they arrive tomorrow and are put to use Saturday AM on resident Canadas, but it will more likely be next week.

Breech, yes. Magazine (see original question), no. That said, it wouldn't be the first time someone didn't know what they were asking.

pre-64 Wins. were workhorses until they became showpieces

I understand your situation and the imposing legal ramifications, but you have to understand that Benelli simply cannot get into the role of advising customers on such matters. What if Benelli were to post on this site that your modifications were legal? That's information for which they have immediately become liable. Not only is that a concern, but there's also the concern of them being misquoted, or even that the laws could change or be further defined to make their information irrelevant or even completely wrong in the worst way. Look at the tobacco companies and their history with the federal government. For years and years, they sold a product, which was known to have harmfuls effects on human health by anyone with half a brain. Yet, for years and years, the federal government, who is supposed to regulate such matters, and protect the general public's well-being, allowed the tobacconists to keep peddling their goods. Finally, succumbing to overwhelming evidence and public pressure, the government has turned on these companies and has allowed citizens, who through willful use have harmed themselves with a legal product, to file suit after suit against the companies. The product was legal at the time of manufacture and consumption, yet the manufacturer has still been held accountable under the light of new evidence and testimony. I'm surprised anyone even makes guns in today's sue me-sue you society. I'm not at all surpised that they fall silent when consumers ask for legal advice regarding ill-written and vague federal regulations. Regarding the pharmaceutical question: Ask the makers of Vioxx, an FDA approved medication, how they feel about it. Sadly, until personal responsibility makes a comeback in this country, manufacturers are going to err on the side of caution on anything resembling a shade of grey. I wonder how many lawyers are salivating over the situation in the wake of Katrina? Where to begin??? Do I sue the city, the county, the feds, the National Guard, The Weather Channel, or God for my inability to heed evacuation warnings? The government has taken care of me and my family for 3 or 4 generations; and yet when I need them the most, they can't send a bus to my house so I can get out ahead of the deadly storm's path! Somebody must be held accountable!! /is this thing on? /lowers head /leaves stage

Waylon, I've never shot mine that dirty, but I don't think that's going to be the case. I also don't think the choke tube will have any relevance to the issue either What kind of solvent(s) and oils are you using? Have you removed the stock and cleaned/oiled the cycle mechanism? My typical post-session maintenance is as follows, and I've never had a hang, even with 7/8 oz. loads. 1. Remove forend cap and separate barrell and forearm from receiver, removing bolt group as well. 2. Clean barrel with snake using Hoppes Elite Field Cleaner. Run snake through until bore is shiny and clean. 3. Using a clean cotton cloth and a small amount of cleaner, wipe off all surfaces of bolt group, trigger group, and internal receiver surfaces. Make sure all residue and dirt are removed, especially from the back end of the receiver where the fork engages the cycle mechanism. 4. Apply a drop of Benelli oil to all friction and pivot points, then wipe until all excess oil is evenly and thinly dispersed on all surfaces. NEVER leave anything to the point of dripping with oil! 5. Inspect all parts for wear and re-assemble. 6. Check action for proper function and dry fire once, cycle action by hand and dry fire once more to relax spring. 7. Wipe down all external surfaces with oiled cloth, then follow with dry cloth. The only other maintenance I've ever done was to clean the cycle mechanism, fully disassemble and clean the bolt group, remove and clean the trigger group. All of those are cleaned and oiled in the exact same manner as the routine parts, but I only do them if they've been exposed to undue moisture or excessive dirt. Otherwise, it's maybe three times a year. This is all very simple and basic stuff, and I'm sure you already knew it, but it never hurts to overkill with good info. If the problem persists, contact CS. PS: Good Shooting!! [ 09-08-2005, 09:46 PM: Message edited by: tucker301 ]

I appreciate the comments, Yorkie. I found this article this morning while looking around for information on long-range precision shooting. Pretty amazing, and ambitious to try a varmint at 2 miles. In the 10 seconds it takes for the bullet to get there, the little sucker could go in for a nap. [ 09-08-2005, 04:23 PM: Message edited by: tucker301 ]

Confirm with the local experts, but I've heard that making the call of a local raptor will make them hold tighter.

Gentlemen, It is VERY unlikely that you will ever get Benelli to comment on any legal matters. As a manufacturer, they are bound by certain laws, and as consumers/users we are bound by certain laws. If they have questions, I'm sure they ask ATF for clarification. If you have questions, I suggest you do the same. It's not up to Benelli to provide their interpretation of the laws. Too much at stake for them to do that.

VA started 9-1, but the drought has turned fields into dustbowls and the heat has been too much for me to think about stepping into a water blind in the early morning blackness. I'm afraid I won't be there alone.

My friend, I've been meaning to respond to the first post for several days, but just haven't had much time to spend here. Then when I do get here, half the time I get "Internal Server Error". Do you think Benelli has hired crazyhair as Admin.? That Chukar looks like our Bobwhite with racing stripes Pretty coll to be this excited about the upcoming season, isn't it? Your investments in Uli sound like money well spent. I know you can't wait until you get out there and start working on the local upland populations! Can't wait to see some hunt pics! This trainer... does he work with wives and teenage kids at all?

crazyhair, Go get yourself a clue.

Go here and click Customer Service.

http://www.benelliusa.com/forums/ultimatebb.php/topic/1/1726.html#000000 It's all about the search.

Cleaning Kits Bore Snakes

The original statement was regarding using the Leupold BAR QR base.

I'f you're comforatble doing so, I recommend a full disassembly, but the bulk of the paking grease is on the externals, so it's not absolutely necessary. I like Hoppes Elite Gun Cleaner for cleaning and conditioning in one step. It also leaves a beautiful finish on black synthetics when applied lightly and buffed out. [ 09-05-2005, 11:38 AM: Message edited by: tucker301 ]

Black Ones [ 09-05-2005, 10:04 AM: Message edited by: tucker301 ]

Commando, the weapon type is clearly stated in the original subject line, 12 ga. Nova. erik v, What kinds of loads are you shooting? What kind of shooting or hunting do you intend to do? If you're shooting 3.5" heavy loads, there's going to noticeable recoil. You'll find it's less noticeable when you're shooting game, but it will still be there. If you're shooting light dove or trap loads, and it still bothers you, you may need a 20 ga.

Keep the tube lubricated, but not to the point if dripping. It won't need draining unless it gets dunked or it gets exposed to heavy precipitation. In those cases, you'd better have enough sense to thoroughly disassemble and clean the gun anyway. This area should also be routinely checked during the season, regardless of whether it is exposed directly to water. The hollow cavity is the perfect place for condesation to collect as the gun goes from cold to warm at the end of a hunt. With the pull-off pad, as mudhen mentioned, it's quick and easy to take a look and see if there's moisture in there. Not impossible with other pads, just more effort. [ 09-05-2005, 10:28 AM: Message edited by: tucker301 ]

Ok, so I've got all of my stuff ready for tomorrow, and I come back to this? Dude, I looked back through your posts and figured out that you have an SBE2, correct? Assuming you're trying to remove the bolt handle... Remove the forend cap and forend. The forend will hang a bit as it slides off, so a good solid tug is in order. Now remove the barrel and bolt assembly from the gun. The bolt will now drop out without having to remove the bolt handle. If you still want to remove the bolt handle, grab it and pull it out. It comes out much easier once the bolt is out. If it's still sticking, wrap a shoelace around it and pull on that while holding the bolt down. Is Kip going too? [ 09-02-2005, 10:00 PM: Message edited by: tucker301 ]

It's been great fun here, and I've enjoyed your visit tremendously, but tomorrow's the dove opener, and I've been losing sleep helping people all week. My new Veloce and I have a BIG day planned tomorrow, and I'm as full of anticipation as any 5 year old on Christmas Eve. Have a good evening, doc.

Don't be so quick to judge.

Yo, doc. F5