Ithaca model 300 wont reload? - The Firearms Forum

lostinfo? · 06-13-2012, 07:07 PM

I have an Ithaca model 300 that I can not unload any shells from the mag tube when I pull back the charging handle. The shells stay in the tube unless I push on the small lever on the INSIDE of the housing. I dont shoot this very often, was handed down when grandfather passed away. I know that he was very proud of this firearm and kept it in great shape. I hope I did not dork it up when I cleaned it! Thanks for any help.

JLA · 06-13-2012, 07:15 PM

Swing it by a gunsmith. it sounds like the shell stops are not being tripped by the action. proly a simple fix.

goofy · 06-14-2012, 05:43 AM

Welcome lostinfo to TFF.
I see this often.It is usually the right shell latch.
It is bent or worn out or just could need to be stripped and cleaned.
when dirt gets into the shell latch grove/spring it keeps the latch from closing all the way not letting the shell by.
If you do not know how to completely strip it then do as JLA says and take it to a smith they can be a bummer to get together when stripped.
Mike

TRAP55 · 06-14-2012, 11:19 AM

If you had the trigger group out when you cleaned it, you didn't get it back in right. Here's the manual for it, with dis-assembly pics.
http://stevespages.com/pdf/ithaca_300xl.pdf

06-13-2012, 07:07 PM	#1
lostinfo? Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1	Ithaca model 300 wont reload? I have an Ithaca model 300 that I can not unload any shells from the mag tube when I pull back the charging handle. The shells stay in the tube unless I push on the small lever on the INSIDE of the housing. I dont shoot this very often, was handed down when grandfather passed away. I know that he was very proud of this firearm and kept it in great shape. I hope I did not dork it up when I cleaned it! Thanks for any help. -->

06-13-2012, 07:15 PM	#2
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,407	Re: Ithaca model 300 wont reload? Swing it by a gunsmith. it sounds like the shell stops are not being tripped by the action. proly a simple fix. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

06-14-2012, 05:43 AM	#3
goofy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Contributor Posts: 2,063	Re: Ithaca model 300 wont reload? Welcome lostinfo to TFF. I see this often.It is usually the right shell latch. It is bent or worn out or just could need to be stripped and cleaned. when dirt gets into the shell latch grove/spring it keeps the latch from closing all the way not letting the shell by. If you do not know how to completely strip it then do as JLA says and take it to a smith they can be a bummer to get together when stripped. Mike Last edited by goofy; 06-14-2012 at 05:45 AM..

06-14-2012, 11:19 AM	#4
TRAP55 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Occupied Territory Of Kalifornia Posts: 1,834	Re: Ithaca model 300 wont reload? If you had the trigger group out when you cleaned it, you didn't get it back in right. Here's the manual for it, with dis-assembly pics. http://stevespages.com/pdf/ithaca_300xl.pdf __________________ Aim small...Miss small www.mausercentral.com/forum