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Mossberg 500 Forarm Replacement Help
- Thread starter 9guy
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Sorry, but its not QUITE that easy, they don't take anything like a normal wrench. There are "special" wrenches for that purpose, but I've removed and replaced many over the years (owned Mossberg 500s for 35 years.)
I usually just take a screwdriver, put one layer of fabric(like a shop rag) over it, and "tap" (in one of the 2 grooves in the forearm nut) it 'til its loose enough to remove by hand. Doesn't take much. Use the same technique to tighten (not much force required).
I usually just take a screwdriver, put one layer of fabric(like a shop rag) over it, and "tap" (in one of the 2 grooves in the forearm nut) it 'til its loose enough to remove by hand. Doesn't take much. Use the same technique to tighten (not much force required).
You might need a forend wrench such as this:
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=723227
Some people have cut a junk socket of the appropriate diameter, others have used a piece of flat iron stock across the inlets on the nut, and also the screw driver method dfaugh mentioned. If you mess with a lot of shotguns then the forend wrench might be a good buy. It is available in 12 and 20 guage.
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=723227
Some people have cut a junk socket of the appropriate diameter, others have used a piece of flat iron stock across the inlets on the nut, and also the screw driver method dfaugh mentioned. If you mess with a lot of shotguns then the forend wrench might be a good buy. It is available in 12 and 20 guage.
tacticalcity
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870
Not to rub it on, but that is why I like my Remington 870. While they make a special tool to remove that special bolt, I have always been able to coax mine loose with a flat head screw driver and then push/twist it the rest of the way using my thumb. Can't you do this on a Moss? If not...that sucks. And yes, while what I described sounds like it might damage the gun or my hand it has never required that much force and has always been easy to do.
Not to rub it on, but that is why I like my Remington 870. While they make a special tool to remove that special bolt, I have always been able to coax mine loose with a flat head screw driver and then push/twist it the rest of the way using my thumb. Can't you do this on a Moss? If not...that sucks. And yes, while what I described sounds like it might damage the gun or my hand it has never required that much force and has always been easy to do.
tacticalcity
Inactive
870
Not to rub it in, but that is why I like my Remington 870. While they make a special tool to remove that special bolt, I have always been able to coax mine loose with a flat head screw driver and then push/twist it the rest of the way using my thumb. Can't you do this on a Moss? If not...that sucks. And yes, while what I described sounds like it might damage the gun or my hand it has never required that much force and has always been easy to do.
Not to rub it in, but that is why I like my Remington 870. While they make a special tool to remove that special bolt, I have always been able to coax mine loose with a flat head screw driver and then push/twist it the rest of the way using my thumb. Can't you do this on a Moss? If not...that sucks. And yes, while what I described sounds like it might damage the gun or my hand it has never required that much force and has always been easy to do.