[Just got my A5 back]

Crucible Armament did the one I have pics posted of above. They milled the loading port, lightened the bolt, worked the trigger and extended my factory lifter. I am curious to see how the Nordic follower works for you. I could use a little extra room to make sure my 12th round goes in easy.

Any chance you could post pics of the lightened bolt?

[Just got my A5 back]

fwiw.....check your barrels and make damn sure they're straight. I've seen three examples of this shotgun with warped barrels. Two were new on the shelf at Cabela's, the third was newly purchased and used on a high-volume dove hunt when the problem was discovered. Needless to say, it's my first (and hopefully last) experience with Brownings customer service. To say it sucks is putting it mildly.

[Stoeger M3000 Technical - Replacement Parts]

There's a wealth of great information and how-to's on the 3000 in this section but a significant amount of that info is buried in some long threads. It's important enough (at least to me:) that I'd like to start a thread that's a condensed version of specific upgrades, replacements parts, mods, and observations in this particular thread. If anyone has a link and/or brief explanation of an upgrade, upgrade part, after markets pat(s), or mod for this shotgun please post it in this thread.

Benelli Extractor (drop-in replacement for the OEM Stoeger Extractor)

http://www.brownells.com/shotgun-parts/receiver-action-parts/extractor-parts/extractors/extractor-prod6222.aspx

Benelli Extractor Spring

http://www.brownells.com/shotgun-parts/receiver-action-parts/extractor-parts/extractor-springs/extractor-spring-prod23642.aspx

[Stoeger M3000 - shell extraction issue]

Oops....I think I ordered the wrong part. The extractor I received doesn't look like the one in my bolt.

Is this the correct part? http://www.brownells.com/shotgun-parts/receiver-action-parts/extractor-parts/extractors/extractor-prod6222.aspx

[Stoeger M3000 - shell extraction issue]

Great info, I'm ordering the parts today.

[Stoeger M3000 Scattergun?]

I took it duck hunting in a marsh and it got pretty wet, it was SUPER rusty inside the tube and the spring as soon as I got home. I cleaned it well, soaked it with remoil. Next time I went out, it was just a bit humid and it rusted again. Now after about 4 months of lubing, storing (inside my safe with desiccant blocks and a goldenrod) its decently pitted. Now its only the mag tube so far, everything else seems to be holding up rust wise, but I have NEVER seen a gun that is touted as a hunting gun rust like this. $500 or not, it should not be quite this bad. Whats strange is my buddies 3500 is rust free. Its also 3-4 years older though.

I use grill paint on my barrel to prevent rust. It's a flat finish that's similar in appearance to a parkerized finish.

[Stoeger M3000 - shell extraction issue]

Thanks fellas, I'll touch base with Jesse and get his $.02 on the matter. If he's already chased this dragon, he'll shorten my learning curve significantly.

[Stoeger M3000 - shell extraction issue]

3000's I've had with significantly more use.

[Stoeger M3000 - shell extraction issue]

Shells look normal, regarding the extractor lug, I'm not seeing any difference between the lugs on the problem 3000 and another 3000 that doesn't exhibit the problem. The shotgun is less than two years old and has had less use than several

[Stoeger M3000 - shell extraction issue]

I have a well used M3000 that has developed a problem extracting shells. After firing a round, the bolt moves rearward but the extractor lugs slip off the lip on the base of the shell leaving the spent shell case in the receiver. I've cleaned the shotgun, re-lubed, and tried different types and brands of shells (Rio Bluesteel 3" #2, Win SuperX 2 3/4 #8, etc). The problem occurs in 90 degree temps as well as sub freezing temps.

Any suggestions or help resolving the problem would be greatly appreciated.

[MOA Oversized Bolt Release for Stoeger M3000]

Thanks!

[MOA Oversized Bolt Release for Stoeger M3000]

I've called and left a vmail with MOA and have had zero success in determining the drill bit size to drill a hole to prep and tap the stock bolt release for an MOA Precision oversized bolt release. If anyone knows I'd appreciate the info.

[Stoeger M3000 Scattergun?]

I use nothing but Walmart Federal #7-1/2 in competition unless special ammo is called for. I have had ZERO malfunctions from the Federal stuff. Out of probably 5,000 rounds. Not saying they will run for everyone, but I have had 100% reliability.

+1.... at $19.94 for a 4 box carton, it's not only good shells, but easy on the wallet.

fwiw, I've been using a Stoeger M3000 on high volume dove hunts for the last 2 years. A guide in NW Mexico turned me on to the shotgun. I've got quite a few high end auto's and OU's and I can honestly say I prefer the accuracy, reliability, and lack of worry about beating up the shotgun. I've shot the hell out of it and it still looks pretty damn good.