Renaissance Classic 12Ga Tight to break open

[tristatehunter]

I Waited a long time in my life to buy a O/U shotgun. When I got it home the pinch point between the fore end and the receiver seemed very tight and it was hard to break open the gun. I have put 10 boxes of 2 3/4" shells threw it and have oiled and cleaned all areas - but it is still hard to open. Has anyone got any suggestions or does it take a real long time to break in a o/u shotgun.

[tucker301]

I used a light lapping compound on the contact points and worked the action for about an hour while watching tv.
Cleaned it all up, oiled it, and it was MUCH better.

[tristatehunter]

Originally posted by tucker301:
I used a light lapping compound on the contact points and worked the action for about an hour while watching tv.
Cleaned it all up, oiled it, and it was MUCH better. - great tip - tried it - worked it with the gun upside down for 10 minutes - cleaned it - reapplied fine diamond lapping compound - cleaned it - oiled it - It is perfect . Thanks a bunch for the tip.

[tucker301]

Glad to help!