Homerboy
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I'm asking you because you are the authority on shotguns. You answered my post recently on the mag spring for my 870 Express. I never realized I was taking the extension off wrong, but now that I know, the chore is much easier. I did go forward and order a standard spring, cap, and mag spring retainer for my 870 Express. I was not able to get the retainer in. Seems a bit too wide. Is there something I'm not doing? It is the older one (metal, not polymer).
Also, you stated that I should put the nut on the magazine tube (for the extended) and tighten until I get one click. If I do that, the nut seems very loose, and it is not touching the bottom of the tube. I generally give it 4-5 clicks, and then screw on the mag tube and then put the clamp on. The rounds all load smoothly, but I haven't fired the gun since I did this. Should I go more than one click?
I guess I'll keep the extended tube for now. Seems solid again. I'll hold onto the new spring and retainer in case I change my mind, but I cannot figure out how to get that retainer in.
Thanks for all your help!
Also, you stated that I should put the nut on the magazine tube (for the extended) and tighten until I get one click. If I do that, the nut seems very loose, and it is not touching the bottom of the tube. I generally give it 4-5 clicks, and then screw on the mag tube and then put the clamp on. The rounds all load smoothly, but I haven't fired the gun since I did this. Should I go more than one click?
I guess I'll keep the extended tube for now. Seems solid again. I'll hold onto the new spring and retainer in case I change my mind, but I cannot figure out how to get that retainer in.
Thanks for all your help!
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