midget Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Well I need my mag tube to be about 7/8ths of an inch longer... Right now it will hold 7... What can I do? Should I extend the mag tube or should I trim the spring? Open to any ideas.... Need it to go just....a.....little.....further...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 if it's a nordic tube, they sell some cool tube caps that are varying lengths. assuming you already have your spring cut correctly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midget Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 Sadly its not a nordic.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinT Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 That's a bummer. I actually got a Nordic extended cap for mine today. How much longer is your spring than your mag tube? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midget Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 That's a bummer. I actually got a Nordic extended cap for mine today. How much longer is your spring than your mag tube? About 3" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Check the end cap, it may not be fully seated, or it may need some material trimmed. Trimming spring is fine too. IIRC you want 8-9" of spring showing when it's inserted but not compressed into the tube. The follower can also be thinned a little depending on what style it is. You could also add a washer under where the tube threads in. But, 7/8' is a lot to ask of these options IMHO, maybe shorter shot shells are in order here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro2AInPA Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 What brand tube on what gun? Maybe just . . . order a longer tube? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midget Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 I'm pretty sure its a tac star.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinT Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 That's a bummer. I actually got a Nordic extended cap for mine today. How much longer is your spring than your mag tube? About 3" Uh...does it run like that? You need more spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midget Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 runs perfectly...the spring is 3" longer than the mag tube ext + existing magazine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencerhut Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 runs perfectly...the spring is 3" longer than the mag tube ext + existing magazine Your spring seems short already. Might want to check out a Nordic extension tube, they can be fit to any length you may need and are easy to adjust length or move over to another gun should the need arise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro2AInPA Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Yep, get yourself a Nordic tube and clamp and be a happy camper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle O Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Nordic is my recommendation as well. I would also spring (pun intended) for a longer version, in case you find yourself at some outlaw match where shoving a couple extra in is allowed. Oh, I cut a spring down to 9 inches over once, and my last shell didn't feed. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midget Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 Well as soon as I get a little extra money, I will get myself a nordic then... I was hoping to find a way to get this one to work, but it looks like I will take the easy way out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastorjohnd Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Nordic is my recommendation as well. I would also spring (pun intended) for a longer version, in case you find yourself at some outlaw match where shoving a couple extra in is allowed. Oh, I cut a spring down to 9 inches over once, and my last shell didn't feed. Good luck! +1 Get a tube that is big enough to do anything you want it to. Its easier to plug a tube than extend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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