SaigaNoobie 66 Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 So I went to the range this weekend and put about 100 rounds through the ole s-12 (stock setup w/no recoil pad) I started off with some Rem Target load on setting 1. Shot 1 FTE. Shot 2 FTE. Set gas to #2. Shot 3-10 flawless. OK, good, Rem gameshot/target lowbrass 2 3/4" is #2. Next I went to the Federal 100rd Value Pack. Same thing, FTE on #1, Fine on #2. Next I tried some 2 3/4" Winchester high brass target load with 3 3/4 Drams of Powder. Flawless on #1. Next, 10rds of Winchester High Velocity Steel shot, 3" magnums (ouch, my tenderized shoulder!). Good on setting #1. Next some 2 3/4" S&B 00 Buck. 1 shot on #1 worked. Saved the other 9 for later (wanted to shoot em last on a clean target to get patterning) Finished the rest of the Rem Target load box and the 2 3/4" Win High Brass with the extra powder on setting 2 and 1 respectively. Went back at the end for the buck. 1st shot on #1, FTE. 2nd. FTE.... set on #2 and worked fine. By this time I could have had a lot of gunk in my gas system or it could be that I wasn't being as rigid after the 3" HV magnums and other boxes of 25rds I put through my shoulder, but the thing wouldn't cycle them until I put it on #2. I know you SHOULD shoot as many as possible on #1 to limit the wear and tear on the receiver, but if I keep all my loads at the 2 3/4" and I don't use 3" magnums, would you think leaving the gun on setting 2 forever, would hurt it in the long run? I don't want to destroy it from the inside out but I don't want to worry that It won't cycle the 2 3/4" buckshots. Any opinions? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Navy87Guy 1 Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 The only result that surprised me was the FTE on Setting #1 with the buckshot. My S12 cycles buck and slugs on Setting #1 with no problem, but the light loads require #2. My compromise was to buy some of the Fiocchi Reduced Recoil buck and slugs -- they cycle fine on #2 and don't beat the crap out of my shoulder. Try firing a slug or magnum on #2 and you'll see what real pain really means! Personally, I prefer a single gas setting. Who is going to have time in the field to switch settings? I know what I have to do based upon available ammo, but I'm planning to carry what I know works and adapt from there. Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaigaNoobie 66 Posted January 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 The weird part was the FIRST buckshot I fired worked perfectly on Setting 1. The next 2 (about 20-30 rds later) wouldn't cycle on 1, but worked fine on 2. Will I hurt the gun to run it on #2 for all 2 3/4" shells? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CSL USMC 0 Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 I have had no trouble with the Remington Game loads on setting #2. ($5 a box of 25) I did try the Federal Game Shot on setting #2 and they would jam on every 2-3 shots. ($8 a box of 20) I won't be buying them again. I sighted in my scope with some 3" Magnum Slugs on setting #2 and I felt the pain. I will be shooting all Magnums on setting #1 in the future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john1911 0 Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Mine has cycled everything I've fed it on "1". Buckshot or Federal birdshot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Anyone try Fed LE reduced recoil buck or slugs? What gas setting? How reliable? How many rounds (total) through your gun? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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