I just recently purchased the viper g2 camo. I had read before I purchased to give it a cleaning and lube. Right out of the box I disassembled it and cleaned it and then lubed it up. The track where the rails slide I gave a light coating of hoppe's black gun grease. I then reassembled it and took it out and run about 15 Winchester medium load 2 3/4 shells through it. It functioned flawlessly. I then grabbed a mix of Federal Estate and Winchester shells of very load. I mixed them up in the magazine. They worked and cycled smoothly without a single hiccup. I also mixed them up again and shot It as fast as I could pull trigger. It functioned perfectly. I am totally satisfied with this shotgun and believe that you can spend a lot more on a major brand name and not get any better of a shotgun.
Just a heads up, the fps was faster because it was a lighter load, not because it had more gun powder. The Federal was 1 1/8 ounce and the Estate was 1 ounce. Less shot = faster. A heavy 12 gauge load would be hunting loads with 1 1/8th to 1 1/4 ounce shot at 1300-1500 fps range.
Hey Eric it's the Winchester universal ammo that is the problem. I have had issues shooting it in my auto's. Once i switched to anything else they cycled fine.
I have the Viper G2 in waterfowl and mine does not like the Winchester ammunition as well. I put 100 rounds through it and it fully cycled once, I bought some 1oz steel and it cycled flawlessly.
After watching your video, I also got one of mine. Mine is silver model and was able to shoot yesterday. I only shot 25 rounds light load at a trap field. Chamber did not open every single shot. It worked in favor of me as they require to catch the shells. I guess it is because without brake in with heavy loads. But the chamber did not even open half way...
Yeah I would definitely run a box or two or three of heavy loads through it to break it in. also just make sure you're lubricating it properly, and keep at it! mine shoots great now and I love this gun.
You mentioned learning a different way to lube the Viper - can you please talk about that? I'm in the same situation with some FTEs after my first use and want to be sure I cleaned eoiled correctly if there is a precise way to do that. Thanks!
If you’ve still got the Viper G2 Sport, I’d like to know if it’s still running, and how many rounds you’ve got through it. Or if you’re done with it, how many rounds until it quit or you moved on to another shotgun?
I did see in a video about a tristar, a guy loosened the spring around the gas chamber? excuse me if that's wrong. did that by giving it an opposite twist.
Do you have ant more shells throu it? Still seem like its 100%? Thinking about getting one but dont know of I should save more and get a browning or bretta over under... thanks
I have maybe another 150 and no issues. I'll be doing another review when I get up past a few thousand to make sure it's still reliable. But as of now I couldn't be happier!
Just picked up my g2 same as yours... haveing difficult adjusting the stock.. took oit the shim its better now... not sure what the 2 washers are for.... i dont have to adjust the comb as of now...so mine doesnt look as sweet as yours does
+The Shooters Value You mentioned you had some FTE, so I was curious. I usually clean the factory lube out of a new gun and re-oil just because factory lube tends to be thicker than oil. That and I like to get familiar with the gun. Thanks for the review - been looking for a cheap camo semi for duck season that I wouldn't mind banging around.
+Kevin Vellanoweth I think I did, just didn't relube it properly maybe. Yeah this is a good gun! they also make some more hunting oriented versions that shoot 3.5 inch shells also. Maybe check those out too.
those federal multi purpose are a higher dram equivalent and cleaner better shooting load than those estates. they will cycle all semi autos well for the most part. I think your firearm was not broken in yet when you were having issues
I think it was maybe because of it not being broken in. I had the same problem with my Remington 870 it would hang up with federal a but after 200 shells, it loves them now that's all I buy is the federals! Gonna be getting the g2 viper sr sport sometime!
It's an AWESOME gun! I love mine and I'm sure you will love yours! Just have to be patient and break it in and lube it properly and shouldn't have any problems.
its the case heads on the cheap winchester universal shells. they obturate more and stick to the chamber harder. depending on your chamber and tolerances you may or may not have a problem.
I hope your Tristar functions better than mine. Even well past break in my Tri Star to this day will only run slugs and 00 buck. So this piece of crap stays in the closet as home defense. By the way my Remington 1100 has never failed to cycle even into near 0 temperatures. Tri Star = POS
@@johnmcsweeney4966 no because of all the legal restrictions and the time involved. I will leave it in the safe or sell it and get another Remington that I know will run.
@@johnmcsweeney4966 to send it back to the factory (which,by the way, is in Turkey) I have to pay an FFL to ship it and have it returned. Additionally, this is time consuming to more than this cheap pos is worth.
@@jimmines1342 Turkey? These are serviced by Tristar out of Missouri. As for shipping you would at most pay one way and if you speak to them (considering the problem you have) they might even pick up the costs both ways assuming you didn't wait so long you're no longer under warranty.
from what i understand this is a beretta knockoff. And because all of the tolerances are so tight. They suggest running 3 to 4 hundred rounds through it to break it in properly.
they have one at walmart for 327.00 im gonna get it as soon as i get the money. Camo forgrip and camo butstock. I held it and the baretta a300 and it hands down is nicer of the 2.
I just recently purchased the viper g2 camo. I had read before I purchased to give it a cleaning and lube. Right out of the box I disassembled it and cleaned it and then lubed it up. The track where the rails slide I gave a light coating of hoppe's black gun grease. I then reassembled it and took it out and run about 15 Winchester medium load 2 3/4 shells through it. It functioned flawlessly.
I then grabbed a mix of Federal Estate and Winchester shells of very load. I mixed them up in the magazine. They worked and cycled smoothly without a single hiccup. I also mixed them up again and shot It as fast as I could pull trigger. It functioned perfectly. I am totally satisfied with this shotgun and believe that you can spend a lot more on a major brand name and not get any better of a shotgun.
Just a heads up, the fps was faster because it was a lighter load, not because it had more gun powder. The Federal was 1 1/8 ounce and the Estate was 1 ounce. Less shot = faster. A heavy 12 gauge load would be hunting loads with 1 1/8th to 1 1/4 ounce shot at 1300-1500 fps range.
Hey Eric it's the Winchester universal ammo that is the problem. I have had issues shooting it in my auto's. Once i switched to anything else they cycled fine.
I have the Viper G2 in waterfowl and mine does not like the Winchester ammunition as well. I put 100 rounds through it and it fully cycled once, I bought some 1oz steel and it cycled flawlessly.
That Winchester isn't the best I'm thinking.
After watching your video, I also got one of mine. Mine is silver model and was able to shoot yesterday. I only shot 25 rounds light load at a trap field. Chamber did not open every single shot. It worked in favor of me as they require to catch the shells. I guess it is because without brake in with heavy loads. But the chamber did not even open half way...
Yeah I would definitely run a box or two or three of heavy loads through it to break it in. also just make sure you're lubricating it properly, and keep at it! mine shoots great now and I love this gun.
I now think it was due to loose cap. I went out to shoot Winchester steel shots from Walmart. It cycled perfect..
+picolome glad it's working out for you! I haven't shot mine in a while. I need to get back and get a few rounds of sporting clays in!
Agreed. Like I said at this point I have a few hundred shells through it without any hiccups and I feel good with it. Yes get this gun! Amazing value!
You mentioned learning a different way to lube the Viper - can you please talk about that? I'm in the same situation with some FTEs after my first use and want to be sure I cleaned
eoiled correctly if there is a precise way to do that. Thanks!
there are lots of TH-cam and forums that go over how to lube. check those out but don't worry hopefully yours loosens up! keep at it!
If you’ve still got the Viper G2 Sport, I’d like to know if it’s still running, and how many rounds you’ve got through it. Or if you’re done with it, how many rounds until it quit or you moved on to another shotgun?
Now that you have had the gun over a year, what are your thoughts on the gun now?
How is it now is 2018 ? How many rounds have you put through it.
Do you have a video or link on how to properly lube this shotgun??
I did see in a video about a tristar, a guy loosened the spring around the gas chamber? excuse me if that's wrong. did that by giving it an opposite twist.
I thought by the title you were going to shoot it , very misleading, was interested in seeing it operate!
its how you hold the shotgun. if your scared and not holding it tight against your shoulder the bolt will not cycle propely
Do you have ant more shells throu it? Still seem like its 100%? Thinking about getting one but dont know of I should save more and get a browning or bretta over under... thanks
I have maybe another 150 and no issues. I'll be doing another review when I get up past a few thousand to make sure it's still reliable. But as of now I couldn't be happier!
Lubricate with g96 gun treatment. Use 1250 fps or greater
Just picked up my g2 same as yours... haveing difficult adjusting the stock.. took oit the shim its better now... not sure what the 2 washers are for.... i dont have to adjust the comb as of now...so mine doesnt look as sweet as yours does
if it fits it fits! that's the important thing :)
also the two washers are to adjust the back end up down left and right. buy again it's not about looks it's about fit and if it fits it fits!
Has anyone had good luck killing a turkey without paying 50.00 a box for tss with a 410 ? If so what load did you use
Just out of curiosity - did you clean the shotgun before breaking it in?
I think I gave it a wipe down but that was it. It is still running smooth! highly recommended
+The Shooters Value You mentioned you had some FTE, so I was curious. I usually clean the factory lube out of a new gun and re-oil just because factory lube tends to be thicker than oil. That and I like to get familiar with the gun. Thanks for the review - been looking for a cheap camo semi for duck season that I wouldn't mind banging around.
+Kevin Vellanoweth I think I did, just didn't relube it properly maybe. Yeah this is a good gun! they also make some more hunting oriented versions that shoot 3.5 inch shells also. Maybe check those out too.
those federal multi purpose are a higher dram equivalent and cleaner better shooting load than those estates. they will cycle all semi autos well for the most part.
I think your firearm was not broken in yet when you were having issues
Does it have a plastic trigger guard and saftey?
I used to have trouble but I have shot about 2000 duck load threw it and I have not had trouble in a few years
Where is the 3rd video?
I think it was maybe because of it not being broken in. I had the same problem with my Remington 870 it would hang up with federal a but after 200 shells, it loves them now that's all I buy is the federals! Gonna be getting the g2 viper sr sport sometime!
It's an AWESOME gun! I love mine and I'm sure you will love yours! Just have to be patient and break it in and lube it properly and shouldn't have any problems.
its the case heads on the cheap winchester universal shells. they obturate more and stick to the chamber harder. depending on your chamber and tolerances you may or may not have a problem.
What choke tubes will it take?
Beretta Mobil chokes.
Vista outdoor or federal owns estate cartridge essentially the same ammo different name.
Do you still have it? If so how has it been?
whats it like to take apart? is it very simple or somewhat complex?
Very simple. I don't have much to compare it to, but just unscrew the magazine cap and everything slides off.
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Has anyone shot buckshot out of this gun or is it strictly a bird gun?
I've only shot bird shot as this is my skeet, trap, and sporting clays gun.
Does this shotgun also chamber 2 3/4"?
Yes, that's all I'm shooting out of it.
Next time you do a shooting video take your camera to the range. That's what viewers want to see.
A sporting shotgun should cycle 1145 feet per second one in 1/8 oz loads
Winchester universal and super a aren't any good. Federal are way better plus rem. Aa Winchester are good though
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You bought a 650 dollar Turkish comp gun. Working about half the time would be expected I would think....lol
buy some game bore
I hope your Tristar functions better than mine. Even well past break in my Tri Star to this day will only run slugs and 00 buck. So this piece of crap stays in the closet as home defense. By the way my Remington 1100 has never failed to cycle even into near 0 temperatures. Tri Star = POS
Did you send it in and have it serviced?
@@johnmcsweeney4966 no because of all the legal restrictions and the time involved. I will leave it in the safe or sell it and get another Remington that I know will run.
@@jimmines1342 What legal restrictions exist against getting a firearm repaired?
@@johnmcsweeney4966 to send it back to the factory (which,by the way, is in Turkey) I have to pay an FFL to ship it and have it returned. Additionally, this is time consuming to more than this cheap pos is worth.
@@jimmines1342 Turkey? These are serviced by Tristar out of Missouri. As for shipping you would at most pay one way and if you speak to them (considering the problem you have) they might even pick up the costs both ways assuming you didn't wait so long you're no longer under warranty.
hear and there just shoot some buckshot
Gee....support China (benelli) or Turkey....
from what i understand this is a beretta knockoff. And because all of the tolerances are so tight. They suggest running 3 to 4 hundred rounds through it to break it in properly.
Yeah I agree. Poor me having to shoot a few hundred rounds through it ;)
they have one at walmart for 327.00 im gonna get it as soon as i get the money. Camo forgrip and camo butstock. I held it and the baretta a300 and it hands down is nicer of the 2.
+kz rider yeah the regular hunting models are pretty nice too! If I get back into bird hunting I'll be taking a strong look at that camo model!