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I just finished blasting, parkerizing, and painting my "project" gun (a cheap Chinese knock-off of an Ithaca 37), and I understand the functioning much better now. What I can't quite figure out, though, is what keeps the action "locked" while firing, then somehow unlocks so you can pump it...

I shot my 2nd 3-gun match this morning and learned some more important lessons (well - these are really all things I should know by now, but a heavy dose of reinforcement never hurts!): 1. Never take an unproven weapon to somewhere you might need to rely on it. Last Saturday I was having...

Last year I won a cheap Chinese knock-off of an Ithaca 37 at a 3-gun match (I know what you guys think of the Chinese stuff, but hey - it was free!) and have experimented with it a little. I figure I've got nothing to lose, and discovered a nice bonus, especially for 3-gun matches wheras before...

I finally made it to the range yesterday armed with my new gun (match Shilen HB & Free floated forearm w/ trigger job on an FAL action - I know, I know, I wanted to try something different) and some load work-ups in 0.5gr increments. Now looking at these groups I'm wondering - what is the most...

I understand why the .223 guys use the 77gr at 200 and 300yds and the 80gr at 600 yds (80gr performs better, but has to be loaded so long it won't fit in the magazine). What I don't understand is why .308 shooters use the 168gr at 200-300yds and the 175gr at 600yds. Is this an untrue rumor...

I understand why the .223 guys use the 77gr at 200 and 300yds and the 80gr at 600 yds (80gr performs better, but has to be loaded so long it won't fit in the magazine). What I don't understand is why .308 shooters use the 168gr at 200-300yds and the 175gr at 600yds. Is this an untrue rumor...

Which of you guys that shoot "match" guns and use the one-piece cleaning rods can tell me which material you use, and why? I've heard people claim stainless steel is fine, because it won't carry debris with it and scratch the barrel. I've also heard the vinyl-coated is best because its soft and...

While waiting on my Vandenberg masterpiece (match grade FAL)I've been continuing to scour the web so I can better understand proper load development, and I'm curious about the idea of "tuning a load" to your gun for accuracy. I understand different powder charges may or may not jive with the...

I tried patterning a few types of shot today and need some advice. With #8 shot in two different types I couldn't keep all the hits on a 13" x 13" piece of paper at 5 yds. With 00 buck I could keep it on paper up to 10 yds, but not after that. I seem to remember reading something about using...

I'm new to shotguns and recently got a 12ga pump (copy of an Ithaca 37) that I've really liked, but I'm not sure about cleaning it. A friend with a Winchester 1300 says all he ever does is run a bore snake down the barrel a couple times after a range trip, so that's what I've been doing - but...

Hello - I'm new to shotguns so forgive me if I ask dumb quesitons, but I recently got a chinese copy of an Ithaca 37 that is safe to shoot 2 3/4" and 3" shells (slugs too) as per the manual, but it also says NOT to shoot anything smaller than 2 3/4" shells. I like the idea of the short shells...

Hello all - I'm new to the board, but I just won one of these at a 3-gun match (man those things are fun!) and I'm looking for some more info on it - specifically, how close a copy of the Ithica 37 is it? Are there any "weak points" I should look out for? Will accessories for the 37 work on...