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870 Express not holding 2 3" shells in plugged tube #5412162 11/11/14 03:05 AM
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Using 3" shells in my 870 Express - has the plug in - and I can only get 1 other shell in the tube. Shouldn't I be able to get two in there? I've tried re-orientating the plug facing in several different directions with no success. My next move is going to be trim the plug - anyone else had this problem?

Re: 870 Express not holding 2 3" shells in plugged tube [Re: Exbellicus] #5412201 11/11/14 03:14 AM
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That gun good for 3"?


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Re: 870 Express not holding 2 3" shells in plugged tube [Re: Exbellicus] #5412203 11/11/14 03:15 AM
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Also, are u certain theres not another shell in there already?


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Re: 870 Express not holding 2 3" shells in plugged tube [Re: Exbellicus] #5412208 11/11/14 03:16 AM
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Yes it's rated for 3" and no there is not another shell in there lol

Re: 870 Express not holding 2 3" shells in plugged tube [Re: Exbellicus] #5412217 11/11/14 03:19 AM
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Why is this even a question? Cut the plug!


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Re: 870 Express not holding 2 3" shells in plugged tube [Re: Exbellicus] #5412512 11/11/14 05:37 AM
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Trim the plug. Just make sure it can not hold three 2 3/4" shells in the tube after the trim and you are good.


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Re: 870 Express not holding 2 3" shells in plugged tube [Re: Exbellicus] #5412518 11/11/14 05:47 AM
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Or Find a smaller stick

Re: 870 Express not holding 2 3" shells in plugged tube [Re: Exbellicus] #5413350 11/11/14 05:49 PM
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i that the plug that came with the gun

or was it bought later


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Re: 870 Express not holding 2 3" shells in plugged tube [Re: Exbellicus] #5413398 11/11/14 06:15 PM
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One time I had a friend join me for a dove hunt so I borrowed a Remington 1187 from a friend. Come to find out when I got out to the ranch the gun didn't have a plug. I took a thick plastic hanger and broke a long piece to the same length as my 870's plug and it held up throughout the hunt. In fact until now I forgot to tell the friend I borrowed the gun from about it...

Moral of the story it is safe to cut to fit.

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Re: 870 Express not holding 2 3" shells in plugged tube [Re: Exbellicus] #5413413 11/11/14 06:27 PM
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I'd say the bigger moral of the story is find out what is not working correctly before cutting pieces of your gun, because it should hold 2 three inch shells with the plug in.


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Re: 870 Express not holding 2 3" shells in plugged tube [Re: redchevy] #5413452 11/11/14 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted By: redchevy
I'd say the bigger moral of the story is find out what is not working correctly before cutting pieces of your gun, because it should hold 2 three inch shells with the plug in.


Good thought. It should work as designed. It may be the tube mag isn't working properly. Can you fit four shells in the tube without the plug?

If you can rule out broken mag components you might want to try a broken hanger plug before cutting down the supplied one.


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Re: 870 Express not holding 2 3" shells in plugged tube [Re: Exbellicus] #5413538 11/11/14 07:41 PM
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Plugs are cheap. Quit over thinking it and just cut the plug and be done with it. I know guys that use pencils for plugs and never had a problem.


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Re: 870 Express not holding 2 3" shells in plugged tube [Re: Exbellicus] #5413671 11/11/14 08:35 PM
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The fact that plugs are cheap isn't the point, the point is that that gun is supposed to hold 2 shells in the magazine. He either has it in wrong or has the wrong plug in it. Period.


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Re: 870 Express not holding 2 3" shells in plugged tube [Re: Tactical Cowboy] #5413687 11/11/14 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted By: Tactical Cowboy
Why is this even a question? Cut the plug!

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There's a lot of difference in length on those two shells. If it is a tight fit with 2.75" shells, there is no way that 2 3" shells are going to fit.


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Re: 870 Express not holding 2 3" shells in plugged tube [Re: Exbellicus] #5413853 11/11/14 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted By: Exbellicus
Using 3" shells in my 870 Express - has the plug in - and I can only get 1 other shell in the tube. Shouldn't I be able to get two in there? I've tried re-orientating the plug facing in several different directions with no success. My next move is going to be trim the plug - anyone else had this problem?


If it's a 3 inch gun, it should fit.
If it's the correct plug, then I'd be concerned about the type of spring retainer...
If it's the metal wedge type, make sure it's concave end is inward toward the magazine; If it's the plastic twist out, make sure its not in too far;

Last thought, some "tactical" followers, have a projection off the back of them to serve as a spring guide, and that would contact the plug prematurely. I've seen all of these cases.

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Re: 870 Express not holding 2 3" shells in plugged tube [Re: redchevy] #5414803 11/12/14 04:44 AM
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Originally Posted By: redchevy
The fact that plugs are cheap isn't the point, the point is that that gun is supposed to hold 2 shells in the magazine. He either has it in wrong or has the wrong plug in it. Period.

Aftermarket plugs are cheap and are a one size fits most piece. They are plastic and made to be cut to size. Cut too much and you know it right away so you buy another one. Cut it and be done. Period.


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Re: 870 Express not holding 2 3" shells in plugged tube [Re: Tactical Cowboy] #5419376 11/14/14 03:09 AM
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Originally Posted By: Tactical Cowboy
Why is this even a question? Cut the plug!
take that plug out and use a wooden dowel cut to correct length


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