Mag Tube Extension Install and Removal

[bulldog009]

Hey guys, I'm sorry if this has already been talked about, but I can't find any one who answers this question anywhere online. I am gearing up for my first 3-gun match, and I'm looking at getting a mag tube extension for my shotgun. My problem however, is I only have one shotgun which I hunt with, and since I'm in college I can't just go and buy a dedicated 3-gun shotgun. I have a Stoeger M3000, which requires the removal of tube tabs in order for the new follower to pass through. My question is, after installation, can the mag tube be removed and put back into a factory setting with a two round plug for duck hunting? If I can't do this, then I won't be buying an extension because I hunt much more than I will be shooting 3-gun. Thanks!

 

[3fifty7]

I am not familiar with that shotgun or the necessary mods for the tube but couldnt you just cut a dow rod to the length needed to replace your factory plug.
As long as your tube holds 2 rounds max while hunting you should be good to go. Although it may not be ideal it would work.

 

[Guate_shooter]

I am not familiar with that shotgun or the necessary mods for the tube but couldnt you just cut a dow rod to the length needed to replace your factory plug.
As long as your tube holds 2 rounds max while hunting you should be good to go. Although it may not be ideal it would work.

I have a friend that did that but he used a plastic coat hanger, cut down to size and done deal. He claims the "wood rod" holds moisture and eventually generates rust.

 

[bulldog009]

Yeah I hadn't thought of that! Thanks for the suggestions

 

[scooterj]

As long as the threads aren't affected, tab removal should not be an issue. I had to remove two dimples(follower retainers) on my 11-87 to use an extension.

 

[bulldog009]

I know the installation wouldn't be a problem, the problem lies with putting the factory follower back in, which is what the tabs hold in place.

 

[scooterj]

The magazine cap will hold the spring and follower in while in the stock configuration.

 

[latech15]

You give me a length and I will turn you an extended plug on my wood lathe or, I am sure that you could do like Scooter said and just let the cap hold it all in. You would just have to be careful if you ever have to remove it in the duct blind. I have rocketed a spring and plug out of a boat before.

BTW- Sean Gaines at power factor shooting can hook you up with an extended tube. I handled a Stoeger that he and Briley tricked out at the Space City Challenge last year and it was very nice.

www.powerfactorshooting.com

 

[scooterj]

You could take Jeff up on his offer or you could cut an aluminum arrow shaft as a plug for use with the extended magazine tube. Leave the fletching on the shaft (fletching toward the muzzle) and it will not move around and rattle.

 

[bulldog009]

You give me a length and I will turn you an extended plug on my wood lathe or, I am sure that you could do like Scooter said and just let the cap hold it all in. You would just have to be careful if you ever have to remove it in the duct blind. I have rocketed a spring and plug out of a boat before.

BTW- Sean Gaines at power factor shooting can hook you up with an extended tube. I handled a Stoeger that he and Briley tricked out at the Space City Challenge last year and it was very nice.

www.powerfactorshooting.com

Jeff, how much would Sean charge for a tube? I looked on his site, and unless i'm blind or dumb I didn't see one listed for a Stoeger. Just a ball park estimate if he had to make one custom?

 

[latech15]

Not sure. I looked on his site and didn't see them either. Give him a call and he can let you know. I would suspect somewhere between 80-100.