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Post by lonniephillips on Apr 11, 2010 17:13:16 GMT -5
My son and I took his Mossberg .500 Batam 20 ga. out to shoot a few last times before season opens this coming weekend. After a few shots we figured he was good to go , we decided he should shoot 1 more time and then a quick follow up shot to practice this should he need it in the field. I was sitting just behind he left should and he fired and ejected to spent round and loaded a new round and took aim for the 2nd shot and fired , everything went as planned and I looked over to be sure he was putting the gun on safety and controlling the muzzle in a safe manner. That is when I see the forearm stock busted completely in two pieces   Thanks the lord he wasn't hurt. Now he is with out his gun for this up coming weekend until I can get it repaired anyone have any advice on how to get this repaired quickly?  |
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Post by Decatur on Apr 11, 2010 17:47:37 GMT -5
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Post by tenring on Apr 11, 2010 18:55:02 GMT -5
Look up the part in Midway or Brownells catalog, and if they have it, fast pace in to you.
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Post by lonniephillips on Apr 11, 2010 19:20:41 GMT -5
My 1st call is to Mossberg tomarrow , the web site said they have a 10 year warranty from defects
if that fails I will follow your leads
my guess is I wont be able to find a stock because it's a Batam and the stock and forearm is smaller
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Post by oldhoyt on Apr 12, 2010 7:01:46 GMT -5
What I see is that the plastic forearm broke, but I don't see anything mechanical. If that's the case, there would be no danger in making a quick repair with epoxy and using the gun. A turkey hunt is usually a one-shot deal.
If there is a broken part, or the gun doesn't lock up the way it is supposed to, I wouldn't use it until all parts are replaced.
I would imagine Mossberg will send you a new forearm if you show them that picture.
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Post by drs on Apr 12, 2010 7:05:03 GMT -5
I never liked "plastic" stocks. I've never seen one that didn't have a crack in it somewhere. I like Walnut stocks much better.  |
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Post by lonniephillips on Apr 12, 2010 7:08:46 GMT -5
What I see is that the plastic forearm broke, but I don't see anything mechanical. If that's the case, there would be no danger in making a quick repair with epoxy and using the gun. A turkey hunt is usually a one-shot deal. If there is a broken part, or the gun doesn't lock up the way it is supposed to, I wouldn't use it until all parts are replaced. I would imagine Mossberg will send you a new forearm if you show them that picture. Thats what I will do if I can't get 1 by Friday Thanks guys for the replies |
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Post by 10point on Apr 12, 2010 7:37:46 GMT -5
Ouch, that stinks! What are you shooting in that gun? I finally found a combo I liked this year for my Son's. He is shooting a pure gold .570 and hevi 13 7's.
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Post by lonniephillips on Apr 12, 2010 8:27:24 GMT -5
Ouch, that stinks! What are you shooting in that gun? I finally found a combo I liked this year for my Son's. He is shooting a pure gold .570 and hevi 13 7's. he is shoot Winchester premium 3 inch #5 , I couldn't find the Heavy 13 7 shot in 20 ga. |
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Post by lonniephillips on Apr 12, 2010 8:31:41 GMT -5
UPDATE: I spoke with Mossberg and they are going to replace the forearm , how ever they wanted me to send the broken stock back and wait on them to send the replacement.
Then they want me to pay $40+ to have it send 2 days.
I told the lady i was very unhappy with this because season was fast approaching and ask if I could email her pics. She agreed and has already put a order in for a replacement to be send , she said she couldn't promise it would make it. i already emailed the pics and begged a little more asking for a quick shipment
this will allow me to have to old forearm to make a temp fix and make due if need be
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Post by 10point on Apr 12, 2010 8:34:07 GMT -5
Ouch, that stinks! What are you shooting in that gun? I finally found a combo I liked this year for my Son's. He is shooting a pure gold .570 and hevi 13 7's. he is shoot Winchester premium 3 inch #5 , I couldn't find the Heavy 13 7 shot in 20 ga. I got mine at mid south shooters supply. I had an Indian Creek .555 but I think it was to tight for that load. |
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Post by lonniephillips on Apr 12, 2010 10:42:45 GMT -5
he is shoot Winchester premium 3 inch #5 , I couldn't find the Heavy 13 7 shot in 20 ga. I got mine at mid south shooters supply. I had an Indian Creek .555 but I think it was to tight for that load. ok thanks I'll check that out |
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Post by varmint101 on Apr 12, 2010 12:38:46 GMT -5
Lonnie, you have a pm.
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Post by lonniephillips on Apr 12, 2010 13:21:40 GMT -5
varmint101 thanks man , PM back at you
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Post by Ahawkeye on Apr 13, 2010 13:21:19 GMT -5
Have you had any luck here Lonnie?
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Post by lonniephillips on Apr 13, 2010 20:15:06 GMT -5
Yep , I got it repaired for the time being and waiting on the replacement from Mossberg
I used JB weld and its holding great
It cracked from the screw hole on 1 side to the screw hole on the other side, seems 1 screw came loose ( it threads into the plastic ) and caused it to crack into
can't believe how thin that forearm is
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