Supermoto Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 (edited) I am new to this whole shotgun thing. When unloading and showing clear, is there a way to unload the tube on a 11-87 without cycling the bolt and chambering the round first? Thanks Mike Edited July 12, 2007 by Supermoto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 I am new to this whole shotgun thing. When unloading and showing clear, is there a way to unload the tube on a 11-87 without cycling the bolt and chambering the round first?Thanks Mike Mike, 3 options. Unscrew mag extension, run through the chamber, or work bolt, roll shotgun onto side, shake out hull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 You should not have more than 1 or 2 rds left in the gun, just cycle them through with the safty ON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 As Benny said, if you have to unload more than a couple shells, you are wasting time loading too many extras while on the clock. As far as getting them out, when the stage is over, just rack them through is what I do. When it locks back stop and look. If you have to rack more than twice to empty the gun, see above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Supermoto is really new to 3 gun stuff. I didn't know he even had a shotgun! His idea of an AR is a flamethrower.......7 1/2" barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobob Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 With the bolt closed on empty chamber, hammer cocked, and safety ON, push open the carrier and with the forefinger of your right hand push down on the front of the feed latch. This releases the first shell in the tube. You'll probably want to use a finger of your left hand to keep the shell from popping out and pinching your other finger. I usually don't quite push the carrier all the way in and leave just enough to catch the shell. Then I ease it out. This is how I unload when I'm practicing with dummy loads. The dummy loads get pretty chewed up anyway, and if I ran them though the chamber all the time they wouldn't last long. In matches I just rack the bolt to save time. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supermoto Posted July 17, 2007 Author Share Posted July 17, 2007 Thanks for the help guys. I just started practicing, haven't even thought about competing yet. During practice I shot a couple, reload, shoot a couple more, so I end up with a full mag tube. I'll give JoBob method a try. Dan S. don't worry, the shotgun has a 26" barrel... I feel like I'm trying to run around with a flagpole. The barrel is longer that my whole AR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobob Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 The 26" barrel is actually a pretty good length. That's the length on my 11/87 and I see no reason to shorten it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUBL Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 heck......26" barrel for any open gun and your tube sticks out past the end (for IMGA matches) flush for USPSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Mike, If you stick your fingers into a Remington, be careful, there are a lot of sharp pieces of sheet metal in there. I'd just work them through the action when practicing. Get some dummy rounds from Brownells for loading practice at home. I'm sure you've noticed that shotgun is all about loading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supermoto Posted July 17, 2007 Author Share Posted July 17, 2007 Mike, If you stick your fingers into a Remington, be careful, there are a lot of sharp pieces of sheet metal in there. I'd just work them through the action when practicing. Get some dummy rounds from Brownells for loading practice at home. I'm sure you've noticed that shotgun is all about loading. I learned that the hard way. Cut my fingers, bled all over the gun while shooting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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