Mossberg 500 Magazine Spring Installation

Jack Stiles · May 22, 2000, 03:34 PM

My shotgun's magazine spring has weakened to the point that it is in need of replacement with a new one. However, I am unsure as to how to do so as there is no readily apparent point of entry into the tube (as opposed to the Remington 870).
Thank You.

George Stringer · May 22, 2000, 04:52 PM

Jack, the mag tube has to be unscrewed from the receiver. Some, not all, 500s have a slot in the end of the tube. This is there to be uses as a screw head. You may have to make a tool to fit from flat stock. George

Jack Stiles · May 23, 2000, 03:38 PM

Mr. Stringer,

Your advice was on the mark and I appreciate your help. Thank You.

May 22, 2000, 03:34 PM	#1
Jack Stiles Junior Member Join Date: May 21, 2000 Location: Arkansas Posts: 2	My shotgun's magazine spring has weakened to the point that it is in need of replacement with a new one. However, I am unsure as to how to do so as there is no readily apparent point of entry into the tube (as opposed to the Remington 870). Thank You.

May 22, 2000, 04:52 PM	#2
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	Jack, the mag tube has to be unscrewed from the receiver. Some, not all, 500s have a slot in the end of the tube. This is there to be uses as a screw head. You may have to make a tool to fit from flat stock. George

May 23, 2000, 03:38 PM	#3
Jack Stiles Junior Member Join Date: May 21, 2000 Location: Arkansas Posts: 2	Mr. Stringer, Your advice was on the mark and I appreciate your help. Thank You.