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I'll pass the Gunscrubber recommend along. Think I'll get a can for myself as well.

Lubed up AWA .45 is showing improvement. Will now mostly slam fire, but the hammer falls with the slightest hesitation. We're thinking of pulling the stock and forearm and dunking the action for a short while - followed by some compressed air and fresh lubricant. Does anyone "dunk clean" their firearms? If so, what cleaner and technique do you use? Preferably something affordable, effective, and won't cause tumors to immediately manifest themselves!

That's great to hear! Nels loves this game. My involvement in cowboy action is his fault. We both love the firearms that are less commonly used in the sport: Winchester 1887s, Colt Lightning pumps, Schofields. And the clothing and accouterments.

Thanks for the responses! Big brother is going to liberally lube up the action of the. 45 Colt AWA Lightning and see if that changes things.

Lots of companies have made the Lightning pump rifles. Which ones came from the factory with the ability to slam fire? I have a Pedersoli in .357 that does NOT slam fire - which I know is the factory condition. My brother has an AWA in .38 Special that DOES slam fire. ..BUT he just acquired a second AWA in .45 Colt that does not! All the aforementioned guns were purchased used, so was my brother's AWA in .38 modified prior to his acquiring it? Did the original Colts slam fire? Thanks for any insights!

Here's the relevant pages my old manual from Hercules

Hells Comin: Found the load data that's the basis for my 3/4 ounce 12-gauge shell that uses Bullseye. Tried to send you a message as I don't like sharing load data from an unknown source on the internet. Send me a PM for the recipe. And of course, proceed at your own risk.

Thanks to everyone who replied! There's some great ideas in here. I'm going to try out videoing myself first, although the viewing might be painful. 😄

I know that in the past Evil Roy did classes. No one picked up the mantle?

Would appreciate any recommendations for classes to help me improve my shooting "technique ". I've exhausted the lessons people have posted on YouTube and believe I would benefit from in-person instruction. I live in the upper Midwest, but would be happy to travel. Looking for classes in revolver, rifle, and shotgun. Thanks!

I use Bullseye in my very lightest 12 gauge loads that have a payload of just 3/4 ounces of lead. The load data is from a published manual from YEARS ago. I had no difficulty finding the necessary components to load a completely functional shell with a good crimp that has ample power for knockdown targets. Very low recoil, replicates a light 20 gauge load. I'd message you the details but I'm currently away from my library of antique loading manuals. I believe the data came out of an Alliant/Hercules booklet, or a soft cover Lyman shotgun shell manual. Maybe someone else here can look in their archives.