Extractor Issues

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DRL1187

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I have a Franchi 48 AL chambered in 28 gauge. I went dove hunting the other day and the extractor kept "tearing" the brass as it ejected them. What causes this and what can I do to fix it?

P.S. I was using Fiocchi ammunition - I had this issue before with a 20 ga. but it was with the ammo that has aluminum instead of brass. However, the 28ga ammo is brass.

Thanks for the help.

Daniel
 
extractor tearing rim

friction ring, brake not arranged for load being used? chamber rough and or dirty ?
 
However, the 28ga ammo is brass.
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Are you sure? Many companies have gone to steel with a brass "washing". Check with a magnet; otherwise it sounds like an issue with the extractor - maybe a little worn or rough?
 
oneounceload may be on to something about the ammo. In the catalog, with the product descriptions of Fiocchi shot shell components, the 12 & 20-ga hulls are said to have, "...brass plated steel heads and packing…" They are mute about the materials used in the other gauge/bore hulls.

guf may be correct, too. I don't know if the 28-ga is the same as the bigger 48 AL's. With the 12 and 20-ga Franchis, if you have the recoil governor set incorrectly the gun (and your shoulder) can take a beating.
 
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