Hello,
In 10 days I'll be bringing home the above listed shotgun, and I am pretty happy about it.
It is a 1947 manufactured Field grade, although the advertising from 1939 on calls them an 'Improved Field' grade.
30" barrel, and all in pretty darned good shape, for a price I am content about.
Realistically, I'll probably have it out to shoot 2-3 times a year [yes, with <3dram non-steel loads].
I have a few questions, and keep in mind my life right now doesn't allow for a large floor safe.
Storage.
I am used to rifles or pump/semi shotguns. Is it better to store a SxS shotgun fully assembled, or is it better to break it down for storage?
I assume it is best to leave it stored uncocked. This means either leaving it in 2 pieces, or leaving it with A-Zoom 12G snap caps in it to dry fire it and leave it locked closed.
IF I properly prepare it for storage [oil, including wiping down the barrel], is it safe to leave with A-Zoom snapcaps in it? Is there a better brand for this purpose?
Note: I have become disenchanted with Traditions snapcaps, as the primer pockets deformed so much it affected cylinder revolutions.
I seem to remember it is better not to leave it with a chamber mop in the chamber, but my main concern is how to 'dryfire' it and leave it all in one long piece in a lockable gun case. That is why I am thinking a-Zoom snapcaps.
Any other tips would be welcome.
Thanks.
In 10 days I'll be bringing home the above listed shotgun, and I am pretty happy about it.
It is a 1947 manufactured Field grade, although the advertising from 1939 on calls them an 'Improved Field' grade.
30" barrel, and all in pretty darned good shape, for a price I am content about.
Realistically, I'll probably have it out to shoot 2-3 times a year [yes, with <3dram non-steel loads].
I have a few questions, and keep in mind my life right now doesn't allow for a large floor safe.
Storage.
I am used to rifles or pump/semi shotguns. Is it better to store a SxS shotgun fully assembled, or is it better to break it down for storage?
I assume it is best to leave it stored uncocked. This means either leaving it in 2 pieces, or leaving it with A-Zoom 12G snap caps in it to dry fire it and leave it locked closed.
IF I properly prepare it for storage [oil, including wiping down the barrel], is it safe to leave with A-Zoom snapcaps in it? Is there a better brand for this purpose?
Note: I have become disenchanted with Traditions snapcaps, as the primer pockets deformed so much it affected cylinder revolutions.
I seem to remember it is better not to leave it with a chamber mop in the chamber, but my main concern is how to 'dryfire' it and leave it all in one long piece in a lockable gun case. That is why I am thinking a-Zoom snapcaps.
Any other tips would be welcome.
Thanks.