12 gauge blew up!

[Pappy]

Newer Remington 11-87 with at best 500 rounds thru it, mainly field loads decided it didnt wanna stay together.

I picked up a new slug barrel and scope today, installed it, bore sighted it and had just sent the 3rd round down range. the 4th round hang fired, so i kept the weapon pointed safely and when i tougched the safety...KABOOOM:mad:

Disassembled the weapon and found the wishbone connector (part that connects the slide to the recoil spring) bent and broke.

I havent kept up with gun forums etc, but found this alarming it being a remington. any info out there?

[Mxjunkie]

Maybe give Reminton a call, that would scare the hell out of me.. Thats the first I've herd about that happening..

[xx3003xrdrxx]

ouch , that sucks ! while hunting ducks in canada a couple weeks ago hondardr4life's 12 guage browning gold got all messed up . He unscrewwed the part that holds the barrel onto the stock while the gun was loaded not thinking because we were bored of sitting there for 7 hours and not shooting much . It was really funny to see springs and plastic pieces shoooting all over the place .:D

[Quad18star]

Good thing that you're alright . I've seen pictures of people after guns have blew up on them .... not a pretty sight . :ermm:

[duke416ex]

I have rarely heard of any problems from remingtons. We have 3 870 pump that have had thousands and thousands of rounds through them when we were trap shooting every week and never had any trouble. We also have 2 1100 12ga which have never given any trouble. How heavy load were you shooting? Only guns I have ever heard of exploding had some type of blockage in the barrel.

[tater_kamik]

hope you didnt get hurt from this, man i would be pissed! i wonder if i can find any pics of what happens when you give air force people m-16's... i used to have some and they all looked like they got hurt pretty bad... glad you had it pointed downrange, thats why everyone should always follow the rules!!!

[Pappy]

no damage to me, merely parts breakage.

this is the special purpose 11-87 and has handled 3 inch T shot magnum loads for geese, and slugs to 3 inches. i have a feeling it was just plain bad luck, but i wont ever trust it again. i reckon ill have to go buy a new one :ermm:

[Honda TRX250ex]

that sucks i was at a shooting range shooting a 223 and the blullet blew up in my face got some gun powder in my eyes

[cletusEX]

I have never heard of anything like that from a 11-87. We have had a few and never had any problems. They always seemed to function well even covered in mud and ice in the duck blind. I have heard of problems with older 1100's, mostly 20 gauges, but most of that was jamming problems. I'm a big fan of Remington shotguns so I agree it must have been a freak accident (still scary as hell). Glad your alright.

P.S. You better leave that slug gun at home when you come hunting with me. You got anything that can reach out and touch them at 300+ yards.:D

[Pappy]

Originally posted by cletusEX


P.S. You better leave that slug gun at home when you come hunting with me. You got anything that can reach out and touch them at 300+ yards.:D

and further:devil:


i actually was looking over a new barret 50 cal today:eek:

[tater_kamik]

are you trying to take down an elephant??:p

[Pappy]

i figured it up and handloading for the 50 would be around $2.50 a round:p add the $3600 price tag and its pretty NOT cheap:D

[cletusEX]

Originally posted by Pappy
and further

I know, I've seen some pictures of your targets, but 300 yards is my limit of helping you drag them out of the marsh.:p

My brother has seen some of those 50's at work in shoots in Michigan. They are pretty impressive, but have a hefty price tag. If I really wanted to do ultra long range I'd look at one of the big 30 calibers, a nice 700 action, custom barrel. A lot cheaper and more versatile.

[Barney]

I have shot a lot of trap with a 11-87 and have broke a few of them. I allways carryed a spare one all the time. It's called
Link get a new one. But check your trigger group. You said it
went off when you pushed off the safety. And how big is the gas hole in that slug barrel.

[Pappy]

the barrel is for the gun, and i was actually using cheap remington slugs to get it on the paper. i usually only shoot 2 3/4 slugs so i dont believe over pressure caused any issues.

the "link" was mangled, not sure why it broke, i will turn it over to my friend the gun smith and have him check it out. i suspect the link broke or atleast bent the shot or two prior, causing the link to bind the slide. when it finally hung up, touching the safety provided enough movement to allow the unit to move and "boom"





Nick, i had a 300 ultra mag on the sendero platform. worked wonders to 700 yards on deer. anything under 200 yards and it was almost too much. i have used a 700 in 06 for ever it seems and she has never failed me. ive pulled some insane shots with it that most folks wouldnt believe could be done(good training;) )

I havent looked into the new short magnums, the 06 just gets it done so well i havent had the need. :D

[cletusEX]

Originally posted by Pappy
Nick, i had a 300 ultra mag on the sendero platform. worked wonders to 700 yards on deer. anything under 200 yards and it was almost too much. i have used a 700 in 06 for ever it seems and she has never failed me. ive pulled some insane shots with it that most folks wouldnt believe could be done(good training;) )

I havent looked into the new short magnums, the 06 just gets it done so well i havent had the need. :D

My brother Dan shoots a 300 WSM. It is a cheap Savage but shoots tight little groups (actually all of our Savages shoot pretty well). I know what you mean about the Ultra mag being too much up close. My older brother has a 338 Lapua Mag. Something about a 200 grain ballistic tip at close to 3500 fps was too much for deer under 200 yards. The 30-06 is a great gun, there is a reason it has been around for 100 years. Anyways let us know what the gunsmith finds out. I'd like to know seeing as I have an 11-87.

[Pappy]

also nick,

keep me posted on the deer hunt. my plans are still to hunt the opening weekend in western md, then central md mon-tues.

wednesday and on i will be on the eastern shore around greensboro. basically after wednesday im wide open to see if i can get a sika:macho

[cletusEX]

Originally posted by Pappy
also nick,

keep me posted on the deer hunt. my plans are still to hunt the opening weekend in western md, then central md mon-tues.

wednesday and on i will be on the eastern shore around greensboro. basically after wednesday im wide open to see if i can get a sika:macho

That sounds like an awesome week. We can definitely find a day later in the week that will work. I'll try and give you a call next week sometime to pick a day that will work best. I can take off whenever.

Off the subject, are you gonna be at Tomahawk for the Ironboss race? I'm trying to go just need to find a partner (someone seems to have all my buddies frames:p ) You should come out of retirement or have Kevin put some xc tires on and be my partner.:D

[Pappy]

haha i dunno how much help id be:p

kevin has teamed with shawna bradshaw so he is out. i dont think we could pass cody off as 16 yet:D id love to do it, but i couldnt ride a race now if i had to. let me make some calls and see if i can find a rider.

[300exOH]

Man now I'll be a little nervous the next time I take my shotgun out considering its a cheap 80's model mossberg 12 ga that's easily had a 1000 rounds run through it. Glad to hear you weren't hurt though.

[killen them all]

this was the last thread on the site so i thought it should be first

[prepracing]

Originally posted by Pappy
and further:devil:


i actually was looking over a new barret 50 cal today:eek:


what are you guys gonna hunt ? Elephants :blah:

[Pappy]

id love to try a 2000 yard shot on something, and the "fitty" can do that:devil:

[Plante400]

solves my problems

[BLACKeR]

get a real shot gun...benelli

[Honda TRX250ex]

Originally posted by Plante400
solves my problems
yeah if you like sheet metal and wood

[Plante400]

or anything living below my shoulder.

[Honda TRX250ex]

Originally posted by Plante400
or anything living below my shoulder.
like arm pitt bugs:devil:

[coolex]

thats gunna make me a little hesitant before i go shot trap but i still will cuz the store down the street has a shot and the barrels blown up looks kool though glad ur alright

[Plante400]

arm pitt bugs??

are u the smelly kid?
and do u want to have a shooting contest?

Originally posted by Plante400
arm pitt bugs??

are u the smelly kid?
and do u want to have a shooting contest?

DUDE! wheres the special 1000th post with alotta tits? :ermm:

[Honda TRX250ex]

Originally posted by Plante400
arm pitt bugs??

are u the smelly kid?
and do u want to have a shooting contest?
are those fighting words. I go shooting all the time with REAL guns. no some chitty AK.
I hit shot gun shells at 100 yards with iron sites
BRING IT ON!:macho

[ZeroLogic]

i shoot dimes 500 yeards away with iron sites on my m1 grand!!:blah: :macho

[Plante400]

lol if u think thats good then your bumming even with that ****ty AK i can knock a 24oz soda bottle off of a chair at 200 yards

you can only imagine waht i can do with my 4 30-06's

i wouldnt start **** if i knew i couldt back it up. but i will kill u in a match
lol

[Honda TRX250ex]

Originally posted by Plante400
lol if u think thats good then your bumming even with that ****ty AK i can knock a 24oz soda bottle off of a chair at 200 yards

you can only imagine waht i can do with my 4 30-06's

i wouldnt start **** if i knew i couldt back it up. but i will kill u in a match
lol
heh your saying that i cant back it up?
go ask my dad he will tell you. and i dout you would "kill" me in a match.
Next time you go shooting take a 30 06 with iron sites and go hit nickels at 250 yards
Im not trying to start somthing with you lol. I bet that your a really great shoot too.

[Plante400]

hmmm
well. hers a couple for my 1000th only wha ti can find

http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/5647/09oencross0049gv.jpg

http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/4512/axbabehigh4cu.jpg

http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/6660/op3pi.jpg

(F u trx250x-your quads SLOOOWWW, hope u enjoy the pic)

http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/8892/piston13uw6ac.jpg

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/903/hahaha6rc.jpg

[Honda TRX250ex]

Originally posted by Plante400
hmmm
well. hers a couple for my 1000th only wha ti can find

http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/5647/09oencross0049gv.jpg

http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/4512/axbabehigh4cu.jpg

http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/6660/op3pi.jpg

(F u trx250x-your quads SLOOOWWW, hope u enjoy the pic)

http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/8892/piston13uw6ac.jpg

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/903/hahaha6rc.jpg

i likey:D except the texas walker one
thats a little scary:ermm:

[Plante400]

Chuck Norris is currently suing NBC, claiming Law and Order are trademarked
names for his left and right legs.

[Honda TRX250ex]

Originally posted by Plante400
Chuck Norris is currently suing NBC, claiming Law and Order are trademarked
names for his left and right legs.
rofl thats nasty if you think about it:huh

[luvmyex]

I have one for ya ken. This happened a LONG time ago but i still have the gun. I was out shooting with several friends. 7-8 at least. We were all lined up side by side and i was on the end.With one guys truck over my left shoulder. We were all shooting at cans we had set up to see who could knock down their set first. I fired the first shot and it was SO loud my ears rang like a bell with ear plugs. I felt a little spark on my index finger , but thought nothing of it. Went to take the 2nd shot and i couldnt pull the trigger. I pullmy hands down to see my S&W model 66 with the barrell hanging, about to fall off.well the pics will show. 3 rounds fired at once. We found a good size peice of the cyclinder inside the truck. After it went tru the camper shell and the back of the truck.Other than a 1/16 inch nick on my finger noone was hurt. I had to just sit down i was shaken up so bad. Sent the gun back and they said it was due to shooting reloads!

[luvmyex]

another

[luvmyex]

:eek:

[Honda TRX250ex]

damn thats gotta suck.

[coolex]

that would scare the chit out of me if that happened to me

[Plante400]

Originally posted by Honda TRX250ex
heh your saying that i cant back it up?
go ask my dad he will tell you. and i dout you would "kill" me in a match.
Next time you go shooting take a 30 06 with iron sites and go hit nickels at 250 yards
Im not trying to start somthing with you lol. I bet that your a really great shoot too.

lol are u seriose. from 250 yards away u wouldnt be able to see a . nevermind put a sights on it.

haha

[TrailCruiser]

What was the chamber size, and what size slugs were being used?

Although some barrels are labeled for 3 inch shells, the reciever has to be able to handle the load. There are many 2/3 4 recievers out there that 3 inch barrels can slip into.