topterp Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Just got new SBE II. First autoloader I ever owned. What should I expect? What do I need to do different with this than my 870? I've already cleaned it. Haven't even shot it yet. Hunting season is over here so it will be targets untill next fall. Any and all help will be accepted and appreciated. Thanks in advance. Quote
tucker301 Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 You should break it in with at least two boxes of heavy field loads. You should pattern the gun. I can almost guarantee you that POI will be different than it was with the 870. You should disassemble and re-assemble it into its basic components to become familiar with it. And you should refrain from trying to rip the forearm off after the first shot Quote
strenfro Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Don't forget to clean the recoil spring thoroughly. It can cause jamming problems if you don't. Quote
prairiedog Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 Ya might grease the outside of the forearm real good......make it feel like a pump! Quote
topterp Posted January 29, 2009 Author Posted January 29, 2009 And DON'T use rem oil on it !!! ya I read that in another posting. Any suggestions. Going shooting sat. morning so im keeping fingers crossed. Quote
topterp Posted January 29, 2009 Author Posted January 29, 2009 And you should refrain from trying to rip the forearm off after the first shot Haha!!!....now why would I go and do a thing like that!!!! Quote
SBEIIman Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 And DON'T use rem oil on it !!! Prairidog, why do you recommend not to use Reminton oil on it. I have been using the remington spray oil can on my SBE-II and don't seem to have any issues because of that? Thanks.. Quote
prairiedog Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 It'll sludge or thicken in the cold. Go with breakfree clp Quote
topterp Posted February 10, 2009 Author Posted February 10, 2009 just an update....finally shot gun this weekend. What a shotgun. Shot 3 1/2 black clouds at 50 targets(they said heavy field loads to break in!!!LOL) and had no problems. Broke gun down and gave a thorough cleaning. Everything was kosher. Going again on monday but going to use 2 3/4 Fiocchi paper crusher target loads(max dram equiv). Hope all goes well. Anyone see any problems cycling those shells through this gun? I cant take 50 more black clouds. Dont even ask what my shoulder looks like...lol. Quote
topterp Posted February 10, 2009 Author Posted February 10, 2009 It'll sludge or thicken in the cold. Go with breakfree clp couldnt find breakfree....used hoppes elite....think that will be ok untill i get the breakfree clp? Quote
tucker301 Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 I use Hoppes Elite all the time. It's as good if not better than Breakfree. Quote
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