Mossberg 500 Magazine Spring Installation

[Jack Stiles]

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]

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]

Mr. Stringer,

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