Sling Mount Question

[gswayne]

I am looking to put a sling on my Mossberg 500 with 18.5 barrel. The stock has an eyelet for a swivel and at the front I have seen some replacement magazine caps that have an eye on the end to accept a swivel. Anyone have experience with these replacement caps? I am concerned that by using that as an attachment point you could bugger the the threads or the magazine tube. Any input appreciated.

WGS

 

[lx1x]

I am looking to put a sling on my Mossberg 500 with 18.5 barrel. The stock has an eyelet for a swivel and at the front I have seen some replacement magazine caps that have an eye on the end to accept a swivel. Anyone have experience with these replacement caps? I am concerned that by using that as an attachment point you could bugger the the threads or the magazine tube. Any input appreciated.

WGS

not mossberg but i have one on remington 870. the eyelet is free rotation (can be rotated any angle).. its not going to screw up the thread..

 

[blackthorne]

Not an issue. Get one. It's the best setup.

 

[ADR]

My 500 Persuader came with one from the factory so I would assume you could order one direct from Mossberg if you're concerned about aftermarket.

 

[tc617]

I have one on my 500E .410. Ten years later it works just fine - no problems.

 

[gswayne]

Thanks all will go in that direction.

WGS

 

[K31]

Sure you don't have a tapped hole in the bottom of the ring?

 

[gswayne]

The magazine cap does have a tapped hole on the end but it is pretty small. I worry about how rugged it would be. I guess I could try a Uncle Mikes or similar threaded eyelet.

 

[Semper Noctem]

My 870 has a swivel on the end cap as well - its g2g

 

[Inigoes]

If you have an old skool mossberg, get a sling that wraps around the barrel and the butt.

They're relatively cheap at wal-mart.