sasquatch981 Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 I purchased a used Browning A5, I was told it had the old (pre-MXT) tube that had the extension tube nut turned on a lathe to fit the browning forearm. If I recall correctly the tube was from a Winchester SX2, or FN SLP as the thread pitches were the same. So I can get (11) in the tube, with about 1/2 of the next shell in before it bottoms out on the spring. I was thinking since it was the old tube, if I could find an old XXL tube end I could get the extra 1/2 shell in the tube, and be able to hold (12), or 8 at the start, and then quad load for (12) if needed on the stage. Shock of all shocks I found an XXL cap, but it doesn't fit the tube. It is too narrow, (just a touch smaller). I just read in a another post, that all I need to get is a new MXT "extension" tube and end cap, as the old thread pitch is the same. Is that correct? Secondly, what size extension would I get if I want to load 12 overall in the tube? Lastly do you think it would just be easier to sell the entire set-up I have, and just buy a new MXT set-up/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUBL Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Consider this: https://nordiccomp.com/categories/mxt-extension-tube-coupler-plus-extension/ You would screw this into your nut.....then the coupler, then your present tube. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxymajor Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 MXT.... If you get a 10 round (+6) Nordic MXT for A5, you need to use a hollowed out follower (like Nordic's), If you use the Browing follower with MXT tube for a 10 rnd, you have a 9 tube. It is still tight and you will have issues getting 10 buck/slugs/euro (usually slightly longer) shells in it even with a hollow follower. (You can unscrew your "end cap" about 1/3" in those situations and squeeze them in). I have talked to Nordic, and they only make a universal +6 tube, so you would have to go to a +7 tube for 10+1 buck/slugs/euro shells (but this will extend past your barrel, so why not go for the +8 12+1 tube). There are some other mfgs that make extensions. The A5 is has a 4 shell capacity forearm. So for .... 10+1 use the MXT +6 tube 12+1 use the MXT +8 tube These are the most popular because you can load 2 on the start signal or quad load with the +8 tube on the start signal. Greg RKI BBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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