Replacing a mossberg barrel, newbi help

[AZAviator]

Never done this before, have no idea what Im looking at. The mossberg 500AT I picked up recently has some corrosion on the barrel and its 30" which all things considered doesnt work for close quarters. Its a very nice gun but Ive no need for this long of a barrel. Is replacing the barrel a real easy thing to do? Im thinking about getting a 20" or 24" barrel - does anyone know if theres a trick to getting them on or do they just work.

Thanks

 

[chevyforlife21]

providing you got a 5 shot magazine most barrels will screw on its no big deal it takes less then 20 seconds.

 

[Hk996]

I had to do the same thing on my mossberg... I just went to youtube and found a video on how to disassemble the shotgun.

 

[evan price]

Pull hte fore-end about halfway back.
Unscrew the knurled knob on the front of the mag tube.
Lift the barrel off of the receiver.

Reverse to re assemble.

Obviously, make sure it is unloaded first!

 

[AZAviator]

Ok that was easy. Actually I figured out how its done right after I posted. Now Im curious, I wonder if its worth cutting the shotgun barrel or just buying a new one. Ive found some good articles online about other mossberg owners and the do's/don't of cutting. Actually sounds pretty easy.

 

[foghornl]

The 18-1/2" cylinder-bore plain (bead only) barrel has an MSRP of less than $85 direct from Mossberg.

Probably buy for $75 or less at most gunshops that have Mossberg barrels. Plus, you still have your original barrel for woods-n-water use.

That is how I am set up...have the short barrel on my Maverick 88 for HomeLand Security*** use, and I put the 28" Mod choke Maverick barrel on my OLD 500A, so that it now can use 3" shells if needed.


*** Secures my Home and Land from those of felonious intenet.

 

[RandKL]

I wonder if its worth cutting the shotgun barrel

I do. I used to buy C-Lect barrels from Numrich a dozen at a time and cut them down for customers. With a cut down barrel, you get a thicker barrel wall that can be easily cut for an Accu-Choke tube. The thicker barrel makes home defense or field use a lot easier on the gun, too. No dents or dings. A cut down barrel, 20" in length and cut for an Accu-Choke xxf makes the perfect turkey gun.

rich

 

[natman]

A cut down barrel, 20" in length and cut for an Accu-Choke xxf makes the perfect turkey gun.

I agree and so apparently does Mossberg, because they sell shotguns with them and make 20" replaceable choke barrels.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=390122

 

[RNG]

Just received this from R&R Arms. Excellent service. Took two days to receive. $81.00 and change to the door.

http://www.rrarms.com/catalog.php?prod=MB90015

Cheers,
Richard