DFinan Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Well I bought and tried out a mossberg 930 HS at my first three gun match, it has the side saddle and a fibre optic front site. Shoots and points well, but have run into a problem. When the gun runs dry and I release the bolt to reload, I am find the lift stuck fully up almost like it is somehow wedged between the receiver and ejection port. It happens about 50% of the time I shoot it. I havent called Mossberg yet since I just got back from my first 3 gun match today; but figured I would post here and see if anyone had suggestions or has had the issue and could point me to a solution. Thanks David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midget Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Is the side saddle bolted on through the pin holes? If so, you might have the front bolt too tight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFinan Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 I believe the sidesaddle is attached as you describe (came on the gun from the dealer). I will look at possibly removing it and see if the problem goes away. I can always add it back if it doesnt or reattach it without tightening it down as hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBossman1 Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Well I bought and tried out a mossberg 930 HS at my first three gun match, it has the side saddle and a fibre optic front site. Shoots and points well, but have run into a problem. When the gun runs dry and I release the bolt to reload, I am find the lift stuck fully up almost like it is somehow wedged between the receiver and ejection port. It happens about 50% of the time I shoot it. I havent called Mossberg yet since I just got back from my first 3 gun match today; but figured I would post here and see if anyone had suggestions or has had the issue and could point me to a solution. Thanks David This can happen when you don't push the bolt release fully, especially when the gun is new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkoenig Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Your trigger group could also be loose in the receiver, causing the lifter to bind. Check to see if it has any side to side movement. You may need to shim it to tighten it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I am betting Bkoenig has it. The one I built for Mossberg was WAY loose and would do the same thing. Made some .065 shims from a feeler guage set and it commensed to running ok. Make sure, if this is the problem to shim it to the left..put the shims on the right side of the trigger group, as you are looking down on it with the gun up side down. KurtM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 When pushing the bolt release botton, push it hard, not easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFinan Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 (edited) Thanks for the info, I am planning on taking the gun out to the range this weekend and try the items mentioned. In particular, I am going to make sure the bolt release is getting a good hard smack to release it instead of a press. I will see if there is any play in the trigger assembly but I may have to have a gunsmith check that out/ put in shims if needed, I just dont have the tools for it (I know I am saving pennies to have Bennie work it over in the near future). Overall (keep in mind this is my first shotgun) it is a fun gun to shoot, now I have to get better at reloading the darn thing. I think I dropped every third shell on the ground at the last match tyring to reload it on the clock. David Edited September 23, 2011 by DFinan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dejadoo Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I am betting Bkoenig has it. The one I built for Mossberg was WAY loose and would do the same thing. Made some .065 shims from a feeler guage set and it commensed to running ok. Make sure, if this is the problem to shim it to the left..put the shims on the right side of the trigger group, as you are looking down on it with the gun up side down. KurtM I picked up a 930 a couple of weeks ago. The first thing I noticed was how loose the trigger assembly is and am a little disappointed about it (my OCD kicking in). How did you secure the shims - or is it necessary to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclic Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I used a large shim made from a coke can. Cut it large enough to cover the entire flat side of the trigger group and punched holes for the trigger pins. Made it slightly recessed from the gun bottom to keep my hands from ever deciding to bleed everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taildraggerdave Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 In the giant 930 thread, M24shooter recommended using foil tape. I had some in the garage so I tried it myself. Seemed to help. The tape I have is .004" thick. I cut a small strip the length of the trigger guard, and stuck it to the right side of the receiver, biasing the trigger group to the left (as seen with the gun turned upside down). Probably could put one more strip in and take all the play out. Mine had a problem where the lifter wouldn't drop into the the small groove in the bottom of the bolt and would interfere with the loading and unloading of shells. They would bind about half way into the mag tube. All seems good now. Take care, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty556 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Originally, mine would not always release a shell from the tube when the bolt was racked. A stainless shim later, it seems to work fine. I have also noticed that if I slap the bolt release like I do on my Benelli, sometimes the bolt hangs on the lifter. If I press the bolt release, it seems to work fine. Still haven't figured that one out. So far, it seems like a decent scattergun. I'm still running the old M1 for 3 gun though. Damn thing just won't stop running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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