H&R single shot 20 gauge

kh1911 · October 21, 2013, 03:18 PM

When i first got this shot gun i put 8 shots through it before the stiker plate broke. I got it fixed at a local store and i now have a new problem. Sometimes when i shoot the gun the shot wont go off. The primer on the shell has a slight dent in it like the firing pin hit it but with not enough power. I need this gun to work so how do i go about fixing this myself? thanks

hogdogs · October 22, 2013, 07:46 AM

Sounds like it may possibly be just getting dirty and gummy in the action... But that is only a first and easiest place to look and address...

Brent

TMW89 · October 23, 2013, 11:30 AM

What model is this? I have the ultra slug hunter and it is a very sound gun

johnwilliamson062 · October 24, 2013, 05:32 PM

You can't send it back to them?
Maybe with some pictures someone else could offer more hints.
I have no idea what the problem is. I have a 12ga I haven't been very nice to and I have been pretty impressed with how it has held up.

Goatwhiskers · October 25, 2013, 06:58 AM

Sounds like you need a full, firm trigger pull. A nice gentle squeeze just to the point of hammer release will often allow the transfer bar to drop and you get failure to fire. Full pull of the trigger is necessary. GW

kh1911 · October 28, 2013, 10:25 PM

its an older topper model 88, i cant send it back cause its a hand me down

TMW89 · October 29, 2013, 05:32 AM

Weak springs or something? Does the hammer drop with authority or kind of weak-like? Dry fire it a few times and look in there closely while you do it. See if you see anything weird

October 21, 2013, 03:18 PM	#1
kh1911 Member Join Date: July 15, 2012 Posts: 54	H&R single shot 20 gauge When i first got this shot gun i put 8 shots through it before the stiker plate broke. I got it fixed at a local store and i now have a new problem. Sometimes when i shoot the gun the shot wont go off. The primer on the shell has a slight dent in it like the firing pin hit it but with not enough power. I need this gun to work so how do i go about fixing this myself? thanks

October 23, 2013, 11:30 AM	#3
TMW89 Senior Member Join Date: March 3, 2013 Location: MI Posts: 185	What model is this? I have the ultra slug hunter and it is a very sound gun __________________ Springfield XDM9C Savage Mark II F .22 H&R ultra slug hunter 20 ga 1942 Mosin Nagant "Natalia"

October 29, 2013, 05:32 AM	#7
TMW89 Senior Member Join Date: March 3, 2013 Location: MI Posts: 185	Weak springs or something? Does the hammer drop with authority or kind of weak-like? Dry fire it a few times and look in there closely while you do it. See if you see anything weird __________________ Springfield XDM9C Savage Mark II F .22 H&R ultra slug hunter 20 ga 1942 Mosin Nagant "Natalia"

October 22, 2013, 07:46 AM	#2
hogdogs Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 11,069	Sounds like it may possibly be just getting dirty and gummy in the action... But that is only a first and easiest place to look and address... Brent

October 24, 2013, 05:32 PM	#4
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	You can't send it back to them? Maybe with some pictures someone else could offer more hints. I have no idea what the problem is. I have a 12ga I haven't been very nice to and I have been pretty impressed with how it has held up.

October 25, 2013, 06:58 AM	#5
Goatwhiskers Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2009 Location: Batchelor, La. Posts: 579	Sounds like you need a full, firm trigger pull. A nice gentle squeeze just to the point of hammer release will often allow the transfer bar to drop and you get failure to fire. Full pull of the trigger is necessary. GW

October 28, 2013, 10:25 PM	#6
kh1911 Member Join Date: July 15, 2012 Posts: 54	its an older topper model 88, i cant send it back cause its a hand me down