another 870 problem

STEVE M · September 1, 2000, 07:38 AM

My old 870 20ga won't feed the last shell out of the magazine on the first try. It almost always comes out on the second pump. I've tried working the action slow, fast, soft, hard, it doesn't make a difference. It's not my HD shotgun so it's just an annnoyance more than anything. Does anyone have any ideas?
(I scrubbed and lubed it before I posted)
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[This message has been edited by STEVE M (edited September 01, 2000).]

Icopy · September 1, 2000, 08:13 AM

How old is that mag spring?

Dave McC · September 1, 2000, 04:56 PM

My guess is either the spring or the shell stop is worn. Try a new spring(not a bad idea anyway) and if that doesn't work get a good smith to take a look.

Badger Arms · September 1, 2000, 10:03 PM

My guess is that a good cleaning is in order. Make sure that you thoroughly clean out the areas where the shell stops rest and the shell stops themselves. Oil them REALLY lightly and put them back in. Cleaning out the magazine tube thoroughly is also a good idea. This will most likely cure any problems you have. If not, them it's time for a gunsmith.

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September 1, 2000, 07:38 AM	#1
STEVE M Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 1999 Location: TN. USA Posts: 607	My old 870 20ga won't feed the last shell out of the magazine on the first try. It almost always comes out on the second pump. I've tried working the action slow, fast, soft, hard, it doesn't make a difference. It's not my HD shotgun so it's just an annnoyance more than anything. Does anyone have any ideas? (I scrubbed and lubed it before I posted) ------------------ keep your options open & never miss! [This message has been edited by STEVE M (edited September 01, 2000).]

September 1, 2000, 08:13 AM	#2
Icopy Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2000 Posts: 340	How old is that mag spring?

September 1, 2000, 04:56 PM	#3
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	My guess is either the spring or the shell stop is worn. Try a new spring(not a bad idea anyway) and if that doesn't work get a good smith to take a look.

September 1, 2000, 10:03 PM	#4
Badger Arms Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 2000 Location: Harnett County, NC Posts: 1,700	My guess is that a good cleaning is in order. Make sure that you thoroughly clean out the areas where the shell stops rest and the shell stops themselves. Oil them REALLY lightly and put them back in. Cleaning out the magazine tube thoroughly is also a good idea. This will most likely cure any problems you have. If not, them it's time for a gunsmith. ------------------ God made us in his own image. Thomas Jefferson made us free. John Browning made us equal. Without Browning, we might not know about the other two...