I recently purchased a Wilson +1 extension kit for a 1980s vintage 870 Express (standard 4 shot mag tube).
Upon receiving the kit, I immediately installed the provided follower, spring, and extension. I then attempted to load five Estate brand 00 buck shells, but could only fit four shells in the mag tube.
I then tried a mixture of Federal FC 00 buck and Federal 7 1/2 bird load but still could not get five shells as advertised.
The Estate shells are similar to Academy Monarch brand 00 buck in construction, and measure a hair over 2 5/8, while the above Federal shells were both slightly shorter.
I have searched the net high and low and found several other reports of the same problem, but no clear solution. I've read it might be the spring length, Wilson follower, or both.
Any input would be greatly appreciated!
Upon receiving the kit, I immediately installed the provided follower, spring, and extension. I then attempted to load five Estate brand 00 buck shells, but could only fit four shells in the mag tube.
I then tried a mixture of Federal FC 00 buck and Federal 7 1/2 bird load but still could not get five shells as advertised.
The Estate shells are similar to Academy Monarch brand 00 buck in construction, and measure a hair over 2 5/8, while the above Federal shells were both slightly shorter.
I have searched the net high and low and found several other reports of the same problem, but no clear solution. I've read it might be the spring length, Wilson follower, or both.
Any input would be greatly appreciated!