Mossberg 590 magazine issue

SPEMack618 · October 21, 2012, 07:55 PM

So, I recently got my Mossbrg 590 back from Mossberg after having a problem with the reciever. Turn around was great, evn if contact between myself and Mossberg was a little spotty.

However, it seems that the magazine tube is only accepting seven instead of the capacity eight 2 3/4 shells. You can almost make the eighth shell fit in the tube, but when you rack the slide, it just flops out the bottom without gettings picked up by the loading gate. I pulled the spring out and it looks fine. Anything I can do short of sending it to mossberg again?

MrApathy · October 22, 2012, 07:26 AM

what ammo you using some shells will only fit 7 2-3/4

SPEMack618 · October 22, 2012, 02:30 PM

Remington Managed Recoil Buckshot

MagnumWill · October 23, 2012, 12:56 AM

The thing I would check is take the barrel nut off and check out the spring retainer in the mag tube. Perhaps when they changed the receiver, they threaded it in a touch too far? I'm not sure how deep the threads go, but could be a possibility...

TheKlawMan · October 23, 2012, 01:03 PM

What was the original receiver problem for which it was sent to Mossberg? That might indicate to a Mossberg guy the possible cause of the current problem. If it was me, I would at least call Mossberg to register this problem in case it does need to go back and see if they will authorize taking it to a local repair shop.

SPEMack618 · October 23, 2012, 08:44 PM

The original problem was that due my own stupidity, I lost the reciver in the process of disassembling the gun and had to send it back to Mossberg for replacement.

RubiDing · October 23, 2012, 09:12 PM

Some 00 buckshot shells are longer than a standard 2 3/4" shot shell. Mine will only take 7 00 buckshot.

IZinterrogator · October 24, 2012, 01:24 AM

I can only fit seven Federals, but eight Winchesters. Not all 2 3/4 shells are the same.

MrApathy · October 24, 2012, 04:38 AM

last two beat me to it though those remington shells should be fitting.

some shells are a tad bit longer some have a roll crimp with cardboard of plastic block.

youngunz4life · October 24, 2012, 05:26 AM

I get 7 in the tube and one in the chamber but I use 3" 00buck (winchester and/or federal)

I choose to only do six in the tube. I have the same issue as you with the last one feeding if I do seven. the main reason why I do six in the tube was I figured pushing it wasn't the way to go. I don't keep one in the chamber either.

SPEMack618 · October 24, 2012, 06:23 PM

Well, it appears that I can get bulk back Winchester un-plated 00 Buck shells in the gun to capacity, and Federal bulk pack #8 and #7 1/2 up to capacity as well.

My question now is what the heck is up with shell size differences? Isn't 2 3/4 supposed 2 3/4 standard?

I didn't think buying shotgun shells was supposed to be like buying pants.

youngunz4life · October 24, 2012, 07:33 PM

there are new types out there now I think too...like two kinds of 3" 00bucks one at a slightly higher price...not sure if that has something to do w/it. I think winchester has the same thing going on but I could be wrong.

lmccrock · October 25, 2012, 07:36 AM

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My question now is what the heck is up with shell size differences? Isn't 2 3/4 supposed 2 3/4 standard?

2.75" S&B 00B only fits 7 in a 590.

Get a ruler and check. When I did, I saw that the shells are less than 2.75" unfired, and closer to 2.75" when fired. The type of crimp determines the final length.

Xfire68 · October 25, 2012, 07:44 AM

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I didn't think buying shotgun shells was supposed to be like buying pants.

We are talking about mass produced ammo here. The only way to be sure your going to get the same size and load is make your own!

October 21, 2012, 07:55 PM	#1
SPEMack618 Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2010 Location: Boy Scout Camp Posts: 1,260	Mossberg 590 magazine issue So, I recently got my Mossbrg 590 back from Mossberg after having a problem with the reciever. Turn around was great, evn if contact between myself and Mossberg was a little spotty. However, it seems that the magazine tube is only accepting seven instead of the capacity eight 2 3/4 shells. You can almost make the eighth shell fit in the tube, but when you rack the slide, it just flops out the bottom without gettings picked up by the loading gate. I pulled the spring out and it looks fine. Anything I can do short of sending it to mossberg again? __________________ "Growing up as both a Southern and the son of a child of the '50s, I was imprinted with several things that have long stuck with me. The F-86 Saber Jet was the finest fighter ever flown, the National League is always superior, and Leslie Coffelt was the finest revovler shooter since Mr. Ed."

October 22, 2012, 07:26 AM	#2
MrApathy Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2004 Posts: 500	what ammo you using some shells will only fit 7 2-3/4 __________________ Divided and conquered, Gripped by fear Wishful thinking that it can't happen here It's well underways but nobody knows A repeat of history, That's how it goes

October 22, 2012, 02:30 PM	#3
SPEMack618 Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2010 Location: Boy Scout Camp Posts: 1,260	Remington Managed Recoil Buckshot __________________ "Growing up as both a Southern and the son of a child of the '50s, I was imprinted with several things that have long stuck with me. The F-86 Saber Jet was the finest fighter ever flown, the National League is always superior, and Leslie Coffelt was the finest revovler shooter since Mr. Ed."

October 23, 2012, 12:56 AM	#4
MagnumWill Senior Member Join Date: March 19, 2009 Location: Central Colorado Posts: 655	The thing I would check is take the barrel nut off and check out the spring retainer in the mag tube. Perhaps when they changed the receiver, they threaded it in a touch too far? I'm not sure how deep the threads go, but could be a possibility... __________________ Always carry an extra magazine when CCW. Friends don't let friends get a double-feed first round out. -Will

October 23, 2012, 08:44 PM	#6
SPEMack618 Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2010 Location: Boy Scout Camp Posts: 1,260	The original problem was that due my own stupidity, I lost the reciver in the process of disassembling the gun and had to send it back to Mossberg for replacement. __________________ "Growing up as both a Southern and the son of a child of the '50s, I was imprinted with several things that have long stuck with me. The F-86 Saber Jet was the finest fighter ever flown, the National League is always superior, and Leslie Coffelt was the finest revovler shooter since Mr. Ed."

October 23, 2012, 01:03 PM	#5
TheKlawMan Junior member Join Date: June 23, 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 2,150	What was the original receiver problem for which it was sent to Mossberg? That might indicate to a Mossberg guy the possible cause of the current problem. If it was me, I would at least call Mossberg to register this problem in case it does need to go back and see if they will authorize taking it to a local repair shop.

October 23, 2012, 09:12 PM	#7
RubiDing Junior Member Join Date: January 26, 2010 Posts: 9	Some 00 buckshot shells are longer than a standard 2 3/4" shot shell. Mine will only take 7 00 buckshot.

October 24, 2012, 01:24 AM	#8
IZinterrogator Senior Member Join Date: November 8, 2004 Location: Pierce County, WA Posts: 2,425	I can only fit seven Federals, but eight Winchesters. Not all 2 3/4 shells are the same.

October 24, 2012, 04:38 AM	#9
MrApathy Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2004 Posts: 500	last two beat me to it though those remington shells should be fitting. some shells are a tad bit longer some have a roll crimp with cardboard of plastic block. __________________ Divided and conquered, Gripped by fear Wishful thinking that it can't happen here It's well underways but nobody knows A repeat of history, That's how it goes

October 24, 2012, 05:26 AM	#10
youngunz4life Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2010 Location: United States of America Posts: 1,877	I have always had this issue w/my mossberg when I barely fit the last one in tube I get 7 in the tube and one in the chamber but I use 3" 00buck (winchester and/or federal) I choose to only do six in the tube. I have the same issue as you with the last one feeding if I do seven. the main reason why I do six in the tube was I figured pushing it wasn't the way to go. I don't keep one in the chamber either. __________________ "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!" -Admiral Farragut @ Battle of Mobile Bay 05AUG1864

October 24, 2012, 06:23 PM	#11
SPEMack618 Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2010 Location: Boy Scout Camp Posts: 1,260	Well, it appears that I can get bulk back Winchester un-plated 00 Buck shells in the gun to capacity, and Federal bulk pack #8 and #7 1/2 up to capacity as well. My question now is what the heck is up with shell size differences? Isn't 2 3/4 supposed 2 3/4 standard? I didn't think buying shotgun shells was supposed to be like buying pants. __________________ "Growing up as both a Southern and the son of a child of the '50s, I was imprinted with several things that have long stuck with me. The F-86 Saber Jet was the finest fighter ever flown, the National League is always superior, and Leslie Coffelt was the finest revovler shooter since Mr. Ed."

October 24, 2012, 07:33 PM	#12
youngunz4life Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2010 Location: United States of America Posts: 1,877	there are new types out there now I think too...like two kinds of 3" 00bucks one at a slightly higher price...not sure if that has something to do w/it. I think winchester has the same thing going on but I could be wrong. __________________ "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!" -Admiral Farragut @ Battle of Mobile Bay 05AUG1864