lastnight someone tried to come in my front door at 3 am...tried to opne it and everything..i decided to go out and get a shotgun for my home...i didnt need a pricey one , i just got a mossberg 500 model...it says it holds 6 shells...my problem is i can only get 3 in it and thats after one has been chambered...the shells iam using are..Remington high velocity 12 gauge...2 3/4 length 1 oz shot 8 shot..but on the actual shell it says 2 3/4" 70mm..then up right on the shell it says.. 3 1/4 -1 - 8...im not use to guns...but if someone can help me here and let me know if my gun is messed up or the size shell im using is the problem,,cause like i said i can only get 3 in it thats countiung one chambered...thanks everyone
nedd help with my mossberg 500 and loading??
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The instruction booklet states that becuase of bird laws in certain states, the mossbergs are shipped with a wooden dowel in the mag tube to limit the capacity. Unscrew the takedown screw and tilt the barrel of the gun towards the floor and shake it ... the wooden dowel should shows its head. Just pull it out and you are set
I recommend reading the manual and getting to know your gun
I recommend reading the manual and getting to know your gun
awesome it worked...just a long piece of wood with 2 rubber rings on it...cameright out now 6 shells...im not a hunter by no means....but im also not gonna be home invasioned during the holidays...it really scared us..iam a profesionall mma fightere and i was scared for a bit...thanks bro
A bit more advice
What's you living situation?...#8 shot will make a mess of someone at short range, and you won't (much) risk it penetrating walls and such...However, It wouldn't necessarly be a manstopper either, once you get out to 25-30 feet...If you live where you have to worry about the shot penetrating walls/ceilings, I would recommend #4 birdshot(still not a stopper, but better than #8)...If thats not a problem (like for me I live in a large house, semi rural area...No worries about penetrating walls) I would go to 00 buck shot... Try to find a place where you can go out and practice with the gun, so you are familiar with its operation...In a stressed situation, you'll be operating on instinct/training, and you need to be able to adequately handle the gun....
What's you living situation?...#8 shot will make a mess of someone at short range, and you won't (much) risk it penetrating walls and such...However, It wouldn't necessarly be a manstopper either, once you get out to 25-30 feet...If you live where you have to worry about the shot penetrating walls/ceilings, I would recommend #4 birdshot(still not a stopper, but better than #8)...If thats not a problem (like for me I live in a large house, semi rural area...No worries about penetrating walls) I would go to 00 buck shot... Try to find a place where you can go out and practice with the gun, so you are familiar with its operation...In a stressed situation, you'll be operating on instinct/training, and you need to be able to adequately handle the gun....
Take it to the range and put a few boxes (75-100 shells, costs about 15 bucks per 100) downrange.
You will get a feel for the gun which is exactly what you need right now since you are new to guns. In a high stress situation you want to know exactly what that gun is gonna do.
You will get a feel for the gun which is exactly what you need right now since you are new to guns. In a high stress situation you want to know exactly what that gun is gonna do.