pump action 500c mossberg question

usmcchiang · August 29, 2004, 11:11 PM

I have a mossberg 500c 20 ga pump action shotgun that has the thread of
the mag tube broken to the receiver... any ideas on how to get this out so i can replace it with a new mag tube?
thanks.

Dfariswheel · August 30, 2004, 12:19 AM

The tube broke off and the threaded end is still in the gun?

Several options.
One, try to borrow or rent a LARGE screw extractor.
Tap, (not beat) the extractor into the tube and turn it out.

Two, use a SHARP center punch to reach into the tube, and tap with a hammer. The sharp punch will "dig in" and you may be able to get the tube to turn.

Three, make up a extractor from a section of steel or aluminum plate.
Taper the plate and sharpen the edges. Tap the plate into the tube so the sharp edges grip, and turn it out.

Four, get a piece of wooden dowel rod and epoxy it into the broken off section. Use the rod to turn the tube.

Five, take it to a pro gunsmith for extraction.

DiN BLiX · September 7, 2004, 10:07 AM

I would take it to a smith, he otta be ale to pop it right out. Id be wary of doing it my self, mossys have aluminium recievers, and even thought its hard T6 id be worried id mar the crap out of it.

August 29, 2004, 11:11 PM	#1
usmcchiang Junior Member Join Date: August 29, 2004 Posts: 1	pump action 500c mossberg question I have a mossberg 500c 20 ga pump action shotgun that has the thread of the mag tube broken to the receiver... any ideas on how to get this out so i can replace it with a new mag tube? thanks.

September 7, 2004, 10:07 AM	#3
DiN BLiX Member Join Date: June 18, 2004 Posts: 35	I would take it to a smith, he otta be ale to pop it right out. Id be wary of doing it my self, mossys have aluminium recievers, and even thought its hard T6 id be worried id mar the crap out of it. __________________ .45 ACP, putting boot to ass since 1905.

August 30, 2004, 12:19 AM	#2
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	The tube broke off and the threaded end is still in the gun? Several options. One, try to borrow or rent a LARGE screw extractor. Tap, (not beat) the extractor into the tube and turn it out. Two, use a SHARP center punch to reach into the tube, and tap with a hammer. The sharp punch will "dig in" and you may be able to get the tube to turn. Three, make up a extractor from a section of steel or aluminum plate. Taper the plate and sharpen the edges. Tap the plate into the tube so the sharp edges grip, and turn it out. Four, get a piece of wooden dowel rod and epoxy it into the broken off section. Use the rod to turn the tube. Five, take it to a pro gunsmith for extraction.