Mosberg 500a Recoil Spring Replacement

Jack58 · January 13, 2005, 11:50 AM

I have a Mosberg 500a that kicks like a Mule

. I have replaced the Recoil pad with not luck. When I shoot a 3" Mag Sabot it about takes me from my target due to the recoil.

I was thinking about replacing the Recoil Spring. Would this lessen the recoil this Shotgun is producing?

Would enjoy any suggestions on this subject.

Thanks in advance.

Jack

sleeping dog · January 13, 2005, 01:04 PM

Shooting slugs from a lightweight pump gun? Recoil happens.

A "PAST" brand shoulder pad might help.

But, if the recoil is throwing the bullet off target, it's probably not the recoil, it's the flinch when you anticipate the recoil. Try having a buddy load the gun, mixing slug rounds wth empties in the magazine tube, see if you jerk the gun as the hammer falls on an empty case. Try to ignore the recoil. Remember, when you pull the trigger, it'll hurt the deer way more than it'll hurt you.

Recoil spring? what's that? Looking at my Mossberg 500, I don't see anything I'd call a recoil spring. Does the "A" have a shock-absorbing stock?

Regards.

cntryboy1289 · January 14, 2005, 12:09 AM

Have a mule kicker recoil reducer fitted in the stock. It will help when combined with a good recoil pad like the Simms pad. Other than that, try to have someone check the stock see if it fits you. If it doesn't, this will add to the effect of recoil. You may need some adjustments made to the make your face lay where it needs to.

dfaugh · January 14, 2005, 07:49 AM

There is no "recoil" spring on a pump gun.

And yes, 3" magnum loads will give you a thumpin'...See above posts for solutions.

mikikanazawa · January 16, 2005, 01:58 AM

Sleeping Dog is probably at least 99% correct. The recoil probably isn't what's throwing you off target.

I've shot a lot of magnum slugs from my 500 with the stock recoil pad. Press the gun into your shoulder pocket HARD. It helps. If you're closing your eyes when you squeeze the trigger (as I once was), you're flinching too!

guntotin_fool · January 16, 2005, 03:16 AM

get a nice carrhart jacket and add a sweat shirt will help in lowering the felt recoil.

January 13, 2005, 11:50 AM	#1
Jack58 Junior Member Join Date: January 13, 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1	Mosberg 500a Recoil Spring Replacement I have a Mosberg 500a that kicks like a Mule . I have replaced the Recoil pad with not luck. When I shoot a 3" Mag Sabot it about takes me from my target due to the recoil. I was thinking about replacing the Recoil Spring. Would this lessen the recoil this Shotgun is producing? Would enjoy any suggestions on this subject. Thanks in advance. Jack

January 14, 2005, 12:09 AM	#3
cntryboy1289 Senior Member Join Date: July 19, 2004 Location: Ms Posts: 1,160	mule kicker recoil reducer Have a mule kicker recoil reducer fitted in the stock. It will help when combined with a good recoil pad like the Simms pad. Other than that, try to have someone check the stock see if it fits you. If it doesn't, this will add to the effect of recoil. You may need some adjustments made to the make your face lay where it needs to.

January 14, 2005, 07:49 AM	#4
dfaugh Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2002 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,715	Errrrrrr.... There is no "recoil" spring on a pump gun. And yes, 3" magnum loads will give you a thumpin'...See above posts for solutions. __________________ "If you Listen to Fools, the Mob Rules" "No one has the answer, but one thing is true. You'e got to turn on evil, when its coming after you. You've gotta face it down,and when it tries to hide, you've got to go in after it, and never be denied. Time is running out...Let's roll. Let's roll for freedom, let's roll for love. We're going after satan, on the wings of a dove. Let's roll for freedom, let's roll for truth. Let's not let our children grow up fearful in their youth."

January 13, 2005, 01:04 PM	#2
sleeping dog Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2000 Location: MI Posts: 536	Shooting slugs from a lightweight pump gun? Recoil happens. A "PAST" brand shoulder pad might help. But, if the recoil is throwing the bullet off target, it's probably not the recoil, it's the flinch when you anticipate the recoil. Try having a buddy load the gun, mixing slug rounds wth empties in the magazine tube, see if you jerk the gun as the hammer falls on an empty case. Try to ignore the recoil. Remember, when you pull the trigger, it'll hurt the deer way more than it'll hurt you. Recoil spring? what's that? Looking at my Mossberg 500, I don't see anything I'd call a recoil spring. Does the "A" have a shock-absorbing stock? Regards.

January 16, 2005, 01:58 AM	#5
mikikanazawa Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2004 Posts: 449	Sleeping Dog is probably at least 99% correct. The recoil probably isn't what's throwing you off target. I've shot a lot of magnum slugs from my 500 with the stock recoil pad. Press the gun into your shoulder pocket HARD. It helps. If you're closing your eyes when you squeeze the trigger (as I once was), you're flinching too!

January 16, 2005, 03:16 AM	#6
guntotin_fool Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2004 Posts: 1,446	get a nice carrhart jacket and add a sweat shirt will help in lowering the felt recoil.