12ga. 5/8 load - Page 3

Paul Harm · 12-12-2018, 08:47 AM

I think most hammerless guns are " Anson & Deeley " design, but I do agree some cock the hammers quicker than others. I have seven 1894 Remingtons and only the highest grade one, a C grade, cocks the hammers a little slower sometimes. It must be right on the edge of doing it quick enough. About once or twice out of a hundred shells will it allow the hammers to drag on the shell and be hard to open.

Kensal Rise · 12-12-2018, 10:36 AM

While many "boxlocks" resemble the Anson & Deeley, few are mechanically the same. At least prior to the patent's expiration.

The H&R double is one exception. It IS a licensed A&D boxlock.

Otherwise, the Parker, Fox, Remington and more differ in key areas. And it is certain of these differences that often result in timing issues with firing pin/tumbler retraction.

Paul Harm · 12-12-2018, 03:27 PM

Well, I know a Parker isn't, but someone will have to educate me if a Remington isn't. Same with a Ithaca. There's a hammer, hammer spring, sear, sear spring, and the lever that cocks the hammer. That's it. The simple A&D action. At least that's my understanding of the A&D action. Maybe I don't understand some finer points that have escaped my attention.

Paul Harm · 12-13-2018, 02:14 PM

I'm usually on it everyday. Not always writing replies, but checking it out along with the trap and SCs forums.

Jay Oliver · 12-27-2018, 11:31 AM

I ordered some new primed 2 1/2" Cheddite hulls and loaded them with 5/8oz. of #8.5 shot. It doesn't look like much shot in these 12ga. shells, but they have been performing well. I have let a few friends try them who have been equally impressed.