EAA Shotgun questions

six 4 sure · December 12, 2000, 07:41 PM

I got one of these the other day in nearly new condition. I've heard several people talking about tuing their shotguns. What exactly is involved with this? I've heard of polishing the barrels so the empties fall out easier, but what else?

Is there something I can do so that it will break open a little easier?

Thanks for the help.

dreadnaught · December 13, 2000, 08:37 AM

You can polish the chambers with steel wool on a dowel rod in your drill. As far as making it break open easier had my Baikal taken to the gunsmith and he shortened the cocking rods and springs. Much much better. After a good look at the internals of a side by side shotgun, I decided that this was a job for the pros.

Bill Mitchell · December 13, 2000, 12:32 PM

Howdy,

The EAA's I've handled had very strong springs in them. Besides polishing the hinge area to smooth it out, cutting the factory springs or replacing them with lighter springs will make the most difference.

Bellicose Bill

six 4 sure · December 17, 2000, 01:40 AM

Thanks for the help. Guess I get to make a trip to the gunsmith. Sounds like the work that needs to be done is beyond my skill.

December 12, 2000, 07:41 PM	#1
six 4 sure Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 1999 Location: Harrisburg, IL Posts: 286	I got one of these the other day in nearly new condition. I've heard several people talking about tuing their shotguns. What exactly is involved with this? I've heard of polishing the barrels so the empties fall out easier, but what else? Is there something I can do so that it will break open a little easier? Thanks for the help. __________________ Now here we have the mining man, in either hand a gun. He's not afraid of anything, and he's never known to run. He dearly loves his whisky, and he dearly loves his beer, He's a shooting, fighting, dynamiting mining engineer

December 13, 2000, 08:37 AM	#2
dreadnaught Member Join Date: November 7, 2000 Posts: 89	You can polish the chambers with steel wool on a dowel rod in your drill. As far as making it break open easier had my Baikal taken to the gunsmith and he shortened the cocking rods and springs. Much much better. After a good look at the internals of a side by side shotgun, I decided that this was a job for the pros.

December 13, 2000, 12:32 PM	#3
Bill Mitchell Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 15, 1998 Location: Roswell,GA Posts: 433	Howdy, The EAA's I've handled had very strong springs in them. Besides polishing the hinge area to smooth it out, cutting the factory springs or replacing them with lighter springs will make the most difference. Bellicose Bill

December 17, 2000, 01:40 AM	#4
six 4 sure Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 1999 Location: Harrisburg, IL Posts: 286	Thanks for the help. Guess I get to make a trip to the gunsmith. Sounds like the work that needs to be done is beyond my skill.