Author Topic: 11/87 question (Read 554 times)

daddywpb · « **on:** April 02, 2005, 04:16:17 AM »

I've had my 11/87 since 1991 with no problems. I just bought a fully rifled slug barrel for it. When I remove the slug barrel, the barrel seal, piston and piston seal come off with it and it is hard to get them out. This has never happened with my shot barrel. I know that the slug barrels are not pressure compensating. Are these parts supposed to be left out with the slug barrels, or is it just sticking because it's new? I had to tap them out with a nylon punch. I don't want to mess anything up. Please help.
Thanks.

michael orlen · « **Reply #1 on:** April 02, 2005, 05:40:19 AM »

They are just sticking because the barrel is new...these parts must be used if the action is going to function - even with the slug barrel.

gunnut69 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 02, 2005, 06:22:05 AM »

These parts should not be sticking. Was the barrel a new one and is it Remington? The ID of the barrel ring should allow clearance for the seals to move on the magazine tube. Is the inside of the ring clean? If not clean with carb cleaner and try the parts inside. They should fit smoothly.. Any interferance can cause wear and damage to the weapon. It is possible some of the preservative lube used by the barrel maker together with the hat and pressure of firing gummed up the works. Carberator spray cleaner works great for cleaning these parts. Be certain to NOT get the solvent on the stock finish, it will be damaged. Use the cheapest cleaner available as the good stuff contains preservatives that we don't want here. One should always clean a new barrel or gun before usage..

daddywpb · « **Reply #3 on:** April 02, 2005, 08:48:01 AM »

gunnut69,
I haven't fired the new slug barrel yet. It was new and a Remington factory barrel. The inside of the barrel ring was a little rough, so I used some 400 grit wet/dry on it. It's smoother now, and the parts will slide in it, but it's a snug fit. When I remove the new barrel from the action, the piston, piston seal and barrel seal remain inside the barrel ring. On my old barrel they go in and out freely. Does it need to be shot to break it in, or should I send it back to Midway? As always, thanks for the help.
Steve

gunnut69 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 02, 2005, 07:34:37 PM »

If the rings will slide into the barrel ring without a lot of drag there shouldn't be aa problem. Sounds as if remingtons famous quality control strikes again. The 'O' ring should keep the seals in place.. Be certain the barrel and the gaas ports in the ring are clean. If it functions OK all should be OK.. Otherwise a trip may be needed back to Remington..

daddywpb · « **Reply #5 on:** April 04, 2005, 09:47:56 PM »

Is it possible to damage anything if I shoot it to test functioning? It is also my turkey gun, and I can't have anything happen to it right now.

gunnut69 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 06, 2005, 10:58:25 AM »

As long as the rings and seals move easily on the magazine tube with the barrel in place(check with forearm off) it will be safe to test fire..

daddywpb · « **Reply #7 on:** April 10, 2005, 10:56:41 PM »

Follow up - got frustrated and packed the stupid thing up and sent it to a Remington service center in Kentucky. What a piece of crap. I love my 11/87, but I guess all the stories about Remington's recent stuff being junk is true. After this experience, I sure wouldn't buy anything that says Remington on it right now. How bad is it when they let that kind of stuff out of the factory? When I took it out of the box, the front sight blade fell out of the dovetail onto the table. I wasn't too concerned about that because I had fiber optic sights ready to go on it anyway, then it wouldn't function. Way to go Remington!

gunnut69 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 11, 2005, 10:25:34 AM »

Remington's QC has been poor as can be for a couple of years.. The Bean counters have taken over and their not interested in good business practices.. Good luck and keep us up to date.. We'll see how their customer service is doing..