Backpacker 12Ga sticky chamber?

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drumstyx

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Anyone had extraction problems with the backpacker? I took mine to the range this past weekend (brand new, cleaned and lubed before going) and had the DA slug spent shells get *really* stuck in the chamber. One of them I got a bit rough with trying to get out, and it bent the rim of the shell, so I had to push it out with a rod!

Should I be looking at polishing the chamber or something?

Also, how about the hammer hooking up when trying to #### it? Occasionally I couldn't pull back the hammer, even after making sure the trigger reset.

Don't get me wrong, I still love it, assuming I can get this extraction issue fixed.
 
I have the double barrel version and had no problems. I also have the 16 gauge single and I haven't had any issues with it. I'd polish the chamber a bit (or try switching shell brands just to try first)
 
I have the 12Ga backpacker but I don't have an extraction problem like you and I've mostly shot cheap winchester slugs and 00' through it. (if that helps)

What I do have is breaking the thing open after a shot is really hard.. really have to work at it to open it. It extracts fine when it finally comes open.
 
I have the double barreled version as well.
When it was new it would sometimes require a little persuasion to extract heavier loads (00 buck or slugs).
I ran about a bunch of target and light game loads through it and now it will extract anything no issue.
Might need a bit of breaking in, or, if you can't/don't want to do that I'm sure a little polishing of the chambers will have the same effect.
 
No issues extracting on mine but my hand-guard on the single shot backpacker blows off without fail every time I shoot it. I exchanged it for a new one and it has the exact same problem ha.

I paracorded the handguard over the barrel to solve the issue. Thankfully the gun didn't cost a lot!
 
TyK said:
I have the 12Ga backpacker but I don't have an extraction problem like you and I've mostly shot cheap winchester slugs and 00' through it. (if that helps)

What I do have is breaking the thing open after a shot is really hard.. really have to work at it to open it. It extracts fine when it finally comes open.
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If you're referring to what I think you are, I think this is the same issue. Opening causes the extraction with the weight of the barrel being dropped helping it to push out. I tried to brute force it over my knee, and the rim of the shell bent.

Anyway, I'm going to try smoothing out the chamber and the surrounding burrs.
 
More than likely you will find a few burrs, I did on my backpacker. Not the best trigger and the fore end is loose but other than that it is a decent little boomstick.

I also filed down the raised, cheese grater engraving on the barrel.
 
Cjoleynick said:
No issues extracting on mine but my hand-guard on the single shot backpacker blows off without fail every time I shoot it. I exchanged it for a new one and it has the exact same problem ha.

I paracorded the handguard over the barrel to solve the issue. Thankfully the gun didn't cost a lot!
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Had a loose fore end on my outlaw, catch didn't have enough surface area contact to engage properly, couple light rubs with a file fixed the problem.
 
mrbishi said:
Had a loose fore end on my outlaw, catch didn't have enough surface area contact to engage properly, couple light rubs with a file fixed the problem.
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Mine had the same problem. I ended up soldering a bead of solder to the latch to make it catch better.
Will see how long it lasts. If its in the bottom of the canoe where it might be needed, I wrap a cable tie around it just to be sure it won't fly apart.
 
Which one is the right pic? They have one with checkering on the stock and one smooth.....looks like the lever to break it open is different too?
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drumstyx said:
Anyone had extraction problems with the backpacker? I took mine to the range this past weekend (brand new, cleaned and lubed before going) and had the DA slug spent shells get *really* stuck in the chamber. One of them I got a bit rough with trying to get out, and it bent the rim of the shell, so I had to push it out with a rod!

Should I be looking at polishing the chamber or something?

Also, how about the hammer hooking up when trying to #### it? Occasionally I couldn't pull back the hammer, even after making sure the trigger reset.

Don't get me wrong, I still love it, assuming I can get this extraction issue fixed.
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Hello!
Please contact us for any warranty issues.
 
I have seen 3 versions.
Oldest one has no checkering and is much nicely made. The barrel is twice as thick and much better overall quality.

Then there are the newer ones, thinner barrel. One had checkering on buttstock only, other checkered on borh butt and forestock.

Just for the record, Canada Ammo was awesome when I mentioned the fore grip flying off. No questions asked they sent me a shipping label to send it back. Buy with confidence. Just keep in mind, you get what you pay for. Backpacker is a fun gun, effing loud but fun.
 
OK I guess the next question is for CanAm.....any of the smooth stock versions left, and if so, how do I specify that's the one I want?
 
Hitzy said:
OK I guess the next question is for CanAm.....any of the smooth stock versions left, and if so, how do I specify that's the one I want?
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Non-Restricted firearms aren't taken out of the box (no need to look for serial numbers) before shipping so unless it said anything different on the front of the box I think it would take too much time to sort out new or old style stocks... IMO
 
Woody-to said:
I have seen 3 versions.
Oldest one has no checkering and is much nicely made. The barrel is twice as thick and much better overall quality.

Then there are the newer ones, thinner barrel. One had checkering on buttstock only, other checkered on borh butt and forestock.

Just for the record, Canada Ammo was awesome when I mentioned the fore grip flying off. No questions asked they sent me a shipping label to send it back. Buy with confidence. Just keep in mind, you get what you pay for. Backpacker is a fun gun, effing loud but fun.
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The front sight bead on mine blew off from shooting slugs many many months ago and I haven't shot it since. Will Canam cover it? :eek:
 
DiMP said:
Non-Restricted firearms aren't taken out of the box (no need to look for serial numbers) before shipping so unless it said anything different on the front of the box I think it would take too much time to sort out new or old style stocks... IMO
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Then I guess me $$ be stayin in me pockets.... ;)
 
Hitzy said:
Then I guess me $$ be stayin in me pockets.... ;)
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These guns shoot themselves apart i have the double barrel version and after 6 shots the piece between and on the under sides of the barrels fell off.and ive had the forstock and barrels fall right off the gun after a shot making me feel like an ass.
But theses are really fun too shoot and dont pattern half as bad as i thought they would.
Every screw needs a threadlock compound on it as they all back out.
And you need ear protection ans a strong shoulder (very fing loud)
 
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