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This is a 3 barrel set (410/28/20) SKB 785. I have had trouble with the 28 ga set, replaced one ejector and now the other one is not working. I just noticed the ejector's back end --where the ejector hammer strikes it-- is bent outward, so the hammer misses its mark almost every time. I just noticed the wood has warped outward maybe 1/4", I think causing the hammer to miss striking the ejector. I replaced the other ejector several years ago (before I realized what was causing that ejector not to work) and that one is no longer a problem.
Question: Is it possible to slooooowly (with humidity) bring the sides of the forend wood back to its proper position? Nn cracks anywhere. We are just is a REALLY (for us in AZ) humid phase of summer and I think I can use the humidity to my advantage to get the wood back to its proper location.
Thanks for any ideas. Gil
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I just had the the same bent ejector end problem with a SKB 885 12 ga. that I bought new in 1990 and has many rounds through it. I noticed the right side ejector end was bent outward like you mention. I did not notice any warpage of the forend wood. I pushed on it trying to bend it back and the end broke off. I sent the whole gun to GU in Oklahoma and had both ejectors and all of the springs replaced. Great service and quick turnaround. I am told they still have most of the parts for the older SKB line.
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I just had the the same bent ejector end problem with a SKB 885 12 ga. that I bought new in 1990 and has many rounds through it. I noticed the right side ejector end was bent outward like you mention. I did not notice any warpage of the forend wood. I pushed on it trying to bend it back and the end broke off. I sent the whole gun to GU in Oklahoma and had both ejectors and all of the springs replaced. Great service and quick turnaround. I am told they still have most of the parts for the older SKB line. It's good to hear that you got your gun fixed. Good luck shooting it again!! 
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At one time I had a replacement forend wood twist as it dried out in our dry climate. I soaked the forend wood with water and it twisted back into shape. I then covered the wood with stock finish and it never twisted again.
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Daryl: I'm taking an incremental approach on the one (28 ga) forend. It seems to be about .010" wider than it should be. it's a 3 barrel set, each with its own forend). So I have the forend on the bench lying on its side with a half bag of shot on it. checking daily to see if there is any change (still humid here). And I may have to get more aggressive with it if it does not improve pretty soon. Gil
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