Mossberg 500A Question

[Jimbo_79]

I've had a Mossy 500 since 97 I bought used. It's been a great shotgun over the years! Had tons of shells fired through it. Has an 18.5 Slugster barrel. When I shot it frequently I would clean it regularly but it started jamming regularly even if cleaned and I would have to push the empty she'll out with a cleaning rod.

What could be causing this?

I've only fired WinChester target loads out of it since most places I've been don't allow slugs.

I read somewhere that the ejector may be worn out. Could this be correct and if so how easy/hard would that be to replace? Could the shells I've used be an issue as well?

Lastly, I would like to eventually like to get another barrel to maybe try some skeet shooting. How much does a barrel usually go for?

Some of these questions have been somewhat answered in other threads here but with different shottys so I thought I'd ask.

[thughes]

A great place to start (and lots of helpful folks): http://mossbergowners.com/forum/index.php

[Jimbo_79]

I'll be keeping that site around. I've often thought of disassembling it and giving it a good cleaning but I've been hesitant about getting it back together properly.

[usmcveteran]

I don't own one but it does sound like an ejector problem since its not ejecting. Any idea on how many shells are through it?

[Jimbo_79]

I don't own one but it does sound like an ejector problem since its not ejecting. Any idea on how many shells are through it?

I have no idea other than enough to probably fill a full sized truck and that is since I've owned it. Before that who knows. I'm quite fond of it since it was the first firearm I ever purchased and owned so I want to keep it working.

[thughes]

This video works really well for me when I tear mine down for cleaning, very detailed on the reassembly steps. It really isn't difficult:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKbWcPdTRBI

[Jimbo_79]

One thing that has always amazed me about firearms in general is how many small, moving parts have to move at exactly the right time in order to send a bullet down range and in a fraction of a second. Especially semi autos.

[GUNSICK]

Start with a full take-down and cleaning. Remove the extractors from the bolt and look for damage. Could just be gummed up.

[Cgrutt]

Gunsick beat me to it. Here's a video on breakdown. Didn't watch the whole thing but there are a ton of videos on the 500. I'd start with a complete breakdown and good cleaning. Good luck.

[Jimbo_79]

Gunsick beat me to it. Here's a video on breakdown. Didn't watch the whole thing but there are a ton of videos on the 500. I'd start with a complete breakdown and good cleaning. Good luck.

Thanks guys! I'll give it a try soon. Also, these are a few types of videos I thought would be cool to make CG.

[camper4lyfe]

My first thought is an ejector issue, either gummed up or worn.

[Jimbo_79]

If it is the ejector is it relatively inexpensive and easy to replace?

[Cgrutt]

About $10 if you don't need to replace any associated parts (retaining pin/springs, etc.)

http://www.brownells.com/shotgun-par...ctor&ksubmit=y

[GUNSICK]

Should be dirt cheap for both, it has 2. You can find whole bolts for $20.00 used on eBay.

[Celt]

Yep, could be real dirty. Do just like gunsick suggested. I need to do that for my pops on his mossy 500. The extractor isnt yanking out all the shells, so its either really gummed up, or worn/broken extractor.

check ebay for a mossy 500 28" barrel.. perhaps around $100

Start with a full take-down and cleaning. Remove the extractors from the bolt and look for damage. Could just be gummed up.