Remington 1100 feed issues

[edman87k5]

I have an old remington 1100. It used to only cycle high brass, would not eject low brass.
I recently decided to spruce it up some and put on a compensated barrel, cleaned 40 years worth of gunk out if it and painted the receiver and refinished the wood. I love the way it looks now, but it won't cycle.
I first tried #8 field loads, it ejects the spent sheep fine but then locks back like it is empty.
Tried some #6 loads, same issue
Then tried some 00 buck, again same problem.
I have no taken it apart yet a time was slim, but it seems to be a shell feed issue. The next shell does not come back to where it can be loaded.
I am no gunsmith, but am rather mechanically inclined. It could be a simple solution, could be worn parts, not sure yet.
Anyone with experience on these have an idea if what to look at first?

 

[LSUSMC]

The main problem I see with 1100 is a bad piston seal (O-ring) or improper instillation of the piston ring. Make sure your seal is good and the ring is not on backwards.

 

[edman87k5]

True, but when that is the problem, it usually won't eject, especially low brass. Mine is ejecting fine, just locking back like there is not another shell in the tube.

 

[LSUSMC]

Does it lock back every single time without pushing the seer? If so it might be a seer/spring or carrier issue.

 

[edman87k5]

Yes, locks back open after every shot, no matter what type of shell.
I am going to try and troubleshoot it some when I have a chance, but Havnt been home much lately. At least I can just shoot it off the porch and don't have to go anywhere.

 

[Barry J]

Might have a problem with the new barrel or the paint causing a clearance problem.

 

[edman87k5]

Very well could be the barrel, don't think the paint is an issue though, only painted the outside of the receiver.
Also thinking it could just need more lube. I cleaned a LOT of gunk out of everywhere and degreased everything. Didn't lube it up much after reassembling it.

 

[tashle1]

If the o ring is good, it sounds like an interceptor latch problem to me. I had a 28 ga doing the same thing. Brought it to a local gunsmith and he changed it out. The latch, spring, and retainer parts will set you back about $40

 

[Turn Key]

edman87k5,

You can find a bunch of Remington 1100 video's here to help diagnose your feed problem:

http://www.youtube.com/results?sear...3.0.145.699.8j1.9.0...0.0...1ac.1.qw9N649D0xY

Hope these help

TK

 

[old jim]

Check that the extra shell plug is not backwards