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  • johny357

    Active Member
    Sep 7, 2009
    172
    I have an 8 shot (7+1) Mossy. Recently, the magazine spring has been jamming after the 5th shell inserted (no tension at all from the spring). I assumed the spring was binding and replaced it with a Wolff XP spring. The issue is still persisting. Is the follower tilting? If so, what is the best replacement follower?
     

    johny357

    Active Member
    Sep 7, 2009
    172
    It doesn't appear to be dented/bent upon inspection (looking down the tube). Is there a way to test?
     

    mopar92

    Official MDS Court Jester
    May 5, 2011
    9,513
    Taneytown
    Remove tube and place follower inside. Angle back and forth while looking to see if the follower jumps or skips.
     

    johny357

    Active Member
    Sep 7, 2009
    172
    I took the spring out, and dropped the follower down the tube. It became stuck about 13 inches in. I guess the tube is dented. Is there a way to fix this? Reaming the tube, or shaving down the follower?
     

    Jed195

    Ultimate Member
    Oct 19, 2011
    3,901
    MD.
    I had the same issue and thought about trying to fix the tube. I wound up ordering a new tube and that was that.
     

    mopar92

    Official MDS Court Jester
    May 5, 2011
    9,513
    Taneytown
    Methinks if you take a socket that fits tightly down the bore. Ducttape it to an extension and smack it lightly. This is a field expedient fix. For HD and other use buy a new tube.
     

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