Winchester 1300 problem

Nightcrawler · May 11, 2002, 07:13 PM

My Winchester 1300 seems to have developed a strange problem. Sometimes, a second round won't fit into the magazine tube. Sometimes, the first round will get stuck IN the magazine tube.

I'm stumped. I'm using standard factory ammo.

The shotgun has been in the corner by my bed for months now, usually unloaded. It is sitting next to the radiator. Could that have something to do with it?

Is it time to upgrade to the 870 and get the steel receiver?

Bud1 · May 11, 2002, 09:54 PM

Have you tried different ammunition? If the gun has been sitting unused, I'd wonder if the ammunition may be misshapen or perhaps otherwise out of spec.

Worth a try.

Bud

Nightcrawler · May 11, 2002, 11:44 PM

Hmm. I bought the ammo back in October. It doesn't look out of spec. It's Federal tactical 00 buckshot. I'll try it with other ammo.

DougB · May 12, 2002, 11:05 AM

I have a Winchester 1300 "Defender," and when I try to manually unload it (putting my thumb into the magazine tube and releasing the cartridges into my hand, it seems like I generally get one or two out with no problem, then I can't seem to get any more to pop out. I wind up cycling them through the action to get them out. Not a big deal I guess, but it seems a little odd and sounds like it might be similar to your problem. I've never experienced a problem with the shotgun actually feeding the ammo into the chamber.

Doug

SIC TRANSIT GLORIA MUNDI · May 12, 2002, 06:24 PM

If you still have the problem with other ammo, you might have corrosion from moisture getting into the mag tube. I've only seen it before when people shoot in the rain and the shells were wet when put into the tube.

Dave McC · May 13, 2002, 04:25 AM

Sounds like crud or corrosion in the mag tube. Second choice, crud behind shell catchers. Take the mag assembly off and clean it, then lube lightly. Look for roughened areas and grunge. Also check and see if the spring's impinging and/or kinked.

And yes, it's time to upgrade to an 870(G)....

Nightcrawler · May 13, 2002, 07:00 PM

CAN you take the mag assembly off of a Winchester 1300? Is that a gunsmith only thing?

NIGHTWATCH · May 13, 2002, 07:13 PM

You should be able to with NP. My cousin has a winchester and has always seemed to be on the losing end of a rust war. Something to think about.

May 11, 2002, 07:13 PM	#1
Nightcrawler Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2000 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 2,945	Winchester 1300 problem My Winchester 1300 seems to have developed a strange problem. Sometimes, a second round won't fit into the magazine tube. Sometimes, the first round will get stuck IN the magazine tube. I'm stumped. I'm using standard factory ammo. The shotgun has been in the corner by my bed for months now, usually unloaded. It is sitting next to the radiator. Could that have something to do with it? Is it time to upgrade to the 870 and get the steel receiver? __________________ Nightcrawler- TFL Alumnus

May 11, 2002, 11:44 PM	#3
Nightcrawler Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2000 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 2,945	Hmm. I bought the ammo back in October. It doesn't look out of spec. It's Federal tactical 00 buckshot. I'll try it with other ammo. __________________ Nightcrawler- TFL Alumnus

May 12, 2002, 06:24 PM	#5
SIC TRANSIT GLORIA MUNDI Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2001 Location: The People's Republic of Calif Posts: 268	If you still have the problem with other ammo, you might have corrosion from moisture getting into the mag tube. I've only seen it before when people shoot in the rain and the shells were wet when put into the tube. __________________ NRA Benefactor Life Member CRPA Member Inland Empire Gun Owners Member

May 13, 2002, 07:00 PM	#7
Nightcrawler Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2000 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 2,945	CAN you take the mag assembly off of a Winchester 1300? Is that a gunsmith only thing? __________________ Nightcrawler- TFL Alumnus

May 13, 2002, 07:13 PM	#8
NIGHTWATCH Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 410	You should be able to with NP. My cousin has a winchester and has always seemed to be on the losing end of a rust war. Something to think about. __________________ Buy a Gun And Keep The Militia Alive

May 11, 2002, 09:54 PM	#2
Bud1 Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2000 Posts: 194	Have you tried different ammunition? If the gun has been sitting unused, I'd wonder if the ammunition may be misshapen or perhaps otherwise out of spec. Worth a try. Bud

May 12, 2002, 11:05 AM	#4
DougB Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 1999 Posts: 838	I have a Winchester 1300 "Defender," and when I try to manually unload it (putting my thumb into the magazine tube and releasing the cartridges into my hand, it seems like I generally get one or two out with no problem, then I can't seem to get any more to pop out. I wind up cycling them through the action to get them out. Not a big deal I guess, but it seems a little odd and sounds like it might be similar to your problem. I've never experienced a problem with the shotgun actually feeding the ammo into the chamber. Doug

May 13, 2002, 04:25 AM	#6
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Sounds like crud or corrosion in the mag tube. Second choice, crud behind shell catchers. Take the mag assembly off and clean it, then lube lightly. Look for roughened areas and grunge. Also check and see if the spring's impinging and/or kinked. And yes, it's time to upgrade to an 870(G)....

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