1100 question
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madtrapper143
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It will fit and function fine with 2 3/4" loads. I have made the switch several times with no issues.
cheers Darryl
cheers Darryl
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My brothers 1100 constantly jams with steel shot. Ive read that it could be the barrel ports need to be drilled a bit bigger for steel loads..
Howver he' had it into the gunsmith who's never mention that but changed some parts in the trigger assembly. Unsure which to be honest. Now it seems to jam and if it does cycle a load the trigger, freezes up and you cant fire the 2nd round. With duck season coming I can see it floating down the river.
Any suggestions for this problem.
My brothers 1100 constantly jams with steel shot. Ive read that it could be the barrel ports need to be drilled a bit bigger for steel loads..
Howver he' had it into the gunsmith who's never mention that but changed some parts in the trigger assembly. Unsure which to be honest. Now it seems to jam and if it does cycle a load the trigger, freezes up and you cant fire the 2nd round. With duck season coming I can see it floating down the river.
Any suggestions for this problem.
I've swapped 2 3/4 and 3 inch barrells back and forth as well without any issues but you,ve got to use the right loads with the right barrells. If you stick light loads in the 3 inch barrell odds are it's not going to cycle. With steel shot loads, even the 3 inch ones, there is a wide range of pressure and velocity and this could be the problem. Below is the response from the Remington web site. Then they go on to try and sell a new barrell.
"Steel shot does not produce the same muzzle velocity as lead shot. You may wish to purchase the Model 1100 steel shot barrel."
I've used lead and steel in mine without problems other than those caused by low velocity shells but that was the case whether they were lead or steel.
Make sure the the piston seal, piston and barrel seal are in place and the gas ports are clean and try some top quality high velocity steel and see what happens. If it's still not working you may need to look into enlarging the gas ports or a new barrel.
Wally
"Steel shot does not produce the same muzzle velocity as lead shot. You may wish to purchase the Model 1100 steel shot barrel."
I've used lead and steel in mine without problems other than those caused by low velocity shells but that was the case whether they were lead or steel.
Make sure the the piston seal, piston and barrel seal are in place and the gas ports are clean and try some top quality high velocity steel and see what happens. If it's still not working you may need to look into enlarging the gas ports or a new barrel.
Wally
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The two differences between a 2 3/4" and 3" chambered barrel are:
1. Obviously the chamber length
2. Number of gas ports in the barrel. The 3" only has one gas port, while the 2 3/4" has two. Note that the holes are not the same size in both.
With regard to the steel not cycling as well, make sure your 1100 is spotless clean before hunting with it. Remove the barrel and ensure the gas ports are clear of any dirt and powder residue for flawless functioning. As well, lightly polish the magazine tube with solvent and 0000 steel wool and lubricate sparingly. Check the gas rings for wear and damage, and clean them as well. You can drop the trigger group out easily and spray it down with solvent and lightly blow all the crud out of it. Clean the inside of the receiver with solvent and a toothbrush. There is a good picture in the manual on the lube points for the trigger group on the Remington website.
If all this is done, and it still does not cycle correctly, then you probably have a mechanical problem with the action.
I would urge caution if you decide to go with the enlarging the ports route. If done incorrectly this can give you heavy recoil on the receiver and lead to a possible early failure of the action bars.
God luck.
1. Obviously the chamber length
2. Number of gas ports in the barrel. The 3" only has one gas port, while the 2 3/4" has two. Note that the holes are not the same size in both.
With regard to the steel not cycling as well, make sure your 1100 is spotless clean before hunting with it. Remove the barrel and ensure the gas ports are clear of any dirt and powder residue for flawless functioning. As well, lightly polish the magazine tube with solvent and 0000 steel wool and lubricate sparingly. Check the gas rings for wear and damage, and clean them as well. You can drop the trigger group out easily and spray it down with solvent and lightly blow all the crud out of it. Clean the inside of the receiver with solvent and a toothbrush. There is a good picture in the manual on the lube points for the trigger group on the Remington website.
If all this is done, and it still does not cycle correctly, then you probably have a mechanical problem with the action.
I would urge caution if you decide to go with the enlarging the ports route. If done incorrectly this can give you heavy recoil on the receiver and lead to a possible early failure of the action bars.
God luck.
