Mossberg 835 FTE?

[1EDsson]

Got a good deal on this shotgun, but when I finally got a chance to shoot it, it usually doesn't eject the spent shell. Googling yielded little results other than cleaning it thoroughly. I did completely disassemble it, cleaned it and bought some brand new shiny hi brass shells. It did only slightly better, got 3 shells in a row to fire, but then it was continuously jamming again. Any ideas? I may have to take it to Hicaliber or BWG's gunsmith? Any opinions on which one?
Thanks,

 

[blazedawg87]

What exactly is it doing? It could be your ejector or extractor needing replacing.

 

[1EDsson]

I have to pry the spent shells out of the barrel. When I pump it, it spits out live shells, usually. Also, when you try to cycle the last shell, it stays in the receiver most times.

 

[blazedawg87]

Sounds like you need to do a total rehab on springs and your extractor.

 

[the_great_white]

mine has issues with 2 3/4 always has....3 inchers, never an issue........

 

[jglenn]

could be a couple of things

the extractor

or possibly a rough( formerly rusted)chamber

poslishing the chamber with 0000 steel wool wrapped around a brass brush with a drill may help the chamber if the extracter looks ok


try low brass shells in it just for fun

 

[blazedawg87]

Does the wool work with new guns as well? My CZ912 has a bad habit of ripping the brass OUT of the shell when cycling. Not trying to hijack your thread. Granted a cleaning would solve this issue, i think a shotgun should be able to go 200+ rounds without a cleaning. My buddies 835 didnt like 2 3/4 either. half the time it wouldnt even shoot them until the 2nd or 3rd try.

 

[1EDsson]

Hmm, all good suggestions. Thanks to everyone!

 

[jglenn]

nothing wrong with using 0000 steel wool on a new pistol chamber. I would not use anything that polishes to a mirror finish though