[.22guy]

A while back I was having problems with the mag tube on my Mossberg 500. The follower was getting hung up by crud and whatnot. I unscrewed it pretty easily, got it all cleaned out. But now I am having a hard time screwing the tube back in all the way. There is a lot of thread sticking out. I'm not sure what to do, and I don't want to damage the receiver or the tube. Suggestions?????
Thanks!

[remchuck]

this video may help.

YouTube - Mossberg 500 Disassembly

YouTube - Mossberg 500 Disassembly

[.22guy]

That's a great video, but doesn't show anything about reinstalling the mag tube.

Anyone else????

[OldTimer]

Make sure the end cap on the mag. spring isn't hanging up the mag. tube as you screw it back into place. Second thing I do as I reattach the mag. tube is push that cap up into the mag. tube as I seat it into the threads. If I don't I usually end up seating the tube on top of that cap, and have a few threads sticking up as you describe.