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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

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.