Removing dimples on remington 870 magazine tube. - Page 2

Virginian · October 11, 2013, 07:49 AM

Different brands and styles of sockets have different outside diameters. I do know one of the Kobalt sockets from Lowes will work perfectly, and my deep well Craftsman thinwall set has one that works also. Measure twice, buy once. I didn't make a note of the details when I did it because all of my shotguns wear a plug - except the SxSs.
Read the whole thread. Instructions on how to get it out are above. I also found putting the extension bar and ratchet on the socket and spinning it in the tube helps. If it isn't tight it won't work. You have to swage it out to the tube diameter.

Deja vu · October 11, 2013, 08:18 AM

So I called up Remington. They will put a new no dimple tube in the gun for about $80.00 that is worth it to me. The gun has sentimental value to it. (it the first gun I ever bought my self). The "tool" I see for sale to push out the dimples is about the same price as a new tube.

g.willikers · October 11, 2013, 11:09 AM

Now, who here doesn't have a dremel tool.
What would you use to modify your 1911?

Sarge · October 11, 2013, 10:00 PM

I've got an old piece of construction dowel (mild steel) that is about 8 inches long and stepped in two diameters. The first diameter knocks the dents out enough for the second, which has to be driven in and is tight enough to tap raise the dents with a little ball peen hammer. Even at that, I still like to use a fine sanding drum to remove all traces of them.

October 11, 2013, 07:49 AM	#26
Virginian Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2012 Location: Williamsburg, Va. Posts: 1,528	Different brands and styles of sockets have different outside diameters. I do know one of the Kobalt sockets from Lowes will work perfectly, and my deep well Craftsman thinwall set has one that works also. Measure twice, buy once. I didn't make a note of the details when I did it because all of my shotguns wear a plug - except the SxSs. Read the whole thread. Instructions on how to get it out are above. I also found putting the extension bar and ratchet on the socket and spinning it in the tube helps. If it isn't tight it won't work. You have to swage it out to the tube diameter. __________________ What could have happened... did.

October 11, 2013, 08:18 AM	#27
Deja vu Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2010 Location: Border of Idaho & Montana Posts: 2,584	So I called up Remington. They will put a new no dimple tube in the gun for about $80.00 that is worth it to me. The gun has sentimental value to it. (it the first gun I ever bought my self). The "tool" I see for sale to push out the dimples is about the same price as a new tube. __________________ Shot placement is everything! I would rather take a round of 50BMG to the foot than a 22short to the base of the skull. all 26 of my guns are 45/70 govt, 357 mag, 22 or 12 ga... I believe in keeping it simple. Wish my wife did as well...

October 11, 2013, 11:09 AM	#28
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	Now, who here doesn't have a dremel tool. What would you use to modify your 1911? __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

October 11, 2013, 10:00 PM	#29
Sarge Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2002 Location: MO Posts: 5,457	I've got an old piece of construction dowel (mild steel) that is about 8 inches long and stepped in two diameters. The first diameter knocks the dents out enough for the second, which has to be driven in and is tight enough to tap raise the dents with a little ball peen hammer. Even at that, I still like to use a fine sanding drum to remove all traces of them. __________________ People were smarter before the Internet, or imbeciles were harder to notice.