august1410
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I have been having an issue with this Wingmaster for a while where the carrier won't lift shells as high as the chamber, resulting in the shell hitting the bottom of the chamber and not feeding. This occurs whether I am "rough" with the gun or gentle. I know I am not short stroking the shotgun. I have other 870s that I have shot just the same with no issue. Googling the issue tells me I have a weak carrier spring. I imagine this is the original carrier spring from 1970, so there is a great possibility that it is worn out. The gun was HEAVILY used when I got it. It has been refinished and turned into a pure HD gun. I would prefer that it is 100% reliable, as it is supposed to be the HD shotgun for the household.
Here is a video showing the issue. I had fired about 75 rounds through it before making the video with about 15-25% of the shells having feeding issues. I shot both buckshot (that dark green Winchester "military" stuff) and the Federal birdshot you see in the video.
I am thinking I need a new carrier spring. Brownells has them, but I know enough folks that might have one lying around on a workbench.
Here is a video showing the issue. I had fired about 75 rounds through it before making the video with about 15-25% of the shells having feeding issues. I shot both buckshot (that dark green Winchester "military" stuff) and the Federal birdshot you see in the video.
I am thinking I need a new carrier spring. Brownells has them, but I know enough folks that might have one lying around on a workbench.
