Remington Model 11 16 ga

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ligonierbill

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Just picked up a nice example. Question for those familiar with this shotgun. The shells I have are either 2 1/2 or 3 1/2 dram equivalent. Before I take a trial and error approach, is it necessary to set the ring for light loads for the 2 1/2? That's what I'll be shooting most, as the barrel is IC, and I mean to shoot grouse and quail with this gun.
 
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PetahW

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When in doubt about any long-recoil shotgun, ALWAYS shoot whatever ammo with the friction/governor ring set for stout loads, to ensure nil damage to the gun.

If the gun cycles your ammo on that setting, you're good to go - if not, only then use the "low setting".


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ligonierbill

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Thanks. Kind of figured I'd start with the brakes on. If it doesn't cycle, it only takes a couple minutes to move the ring.
 
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joe45c

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Yea, that's what I like about my A-5, No gas ports to clean. Just put a little oil on the mag tube, and it keeps shooting till I run out of ammo. Like others have said just set your friction ring for the heavy setting 1st, and if it cycles leave it there.
 
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ligonierbill

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Not so bad. This is my first experience with this action, and I had a moment wondering where the heck the gas port was! I grew up with 16 ga, but at the time I couldn't afford a gun like this. I have been looking for a Browning "Sweet 16" A5 for some time, but the ones I have seen were not in as good shape as this Remington, and they command a premium price. John Browning's design, and a very elegant gun. Now I just need to find some grouse. They seem to have disappeared from my old western Pennsylvania stomping grounds.
 
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joe45c

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ligonierbill, we have the same problem in northern NY. not many grouse around. This year we have had so many sleet storms I think they got frozen in under the snow. so I have been just shooting clays with my sweet 16.
 
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