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Maverick 20 ga- Problem loading new gun.

Lee_MH
Question. I just bought a Maverick 20 ga. youth for a X-Mas gift.
Put it togther and tried to load it, it would not even take one shell. I checked the dowl and it is about 13 in long. Is this too long for this gun.

I have a Mossberg 500 and the dowl on that gun is about 9in long?

Any ideas, and thanks for the help
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  • rufe-snow
    Take the magazine plug completely out to see if you can get 2 shells in the magazine. If you can cut, back the plug 5".
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  • Lee_MH
    If I take the plug out it will hold 5 shells in the mag.
    I can cut it back like you suggested but wa swondieng why it came with such a long dowl. One i saw in a You tube clip also had a long dowl and it took the shells.
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  • duckhunter
    Factory forgot to cut the dowel.
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  • Lee_MH
    Do you have any idea on how long the dowl should be for this gun? I can cut it myself but do not want to screw it up........
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  • rufe-snow
    quote:Originally posted by Lee_MH
    Do you have any idea on how long the dowl should be for this gun? I can cut it myself but do not want to screw it up........


    Take the mag plug out of your other Mossberg and try it in the Maverick. If it works OK, cut the plug that came with the Maverick to the same length.
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  • EhlerDave
    Take the plug lay it on the table. Lay two shells next to it, mark it and cut it see hot it works.
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  • Mossbergboogie
    Do you have a ammo restriction limit in your state? Or do you plan on waterfowl hunting/dove hunting?

    You don't need it otherwise.
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  • tsr1965
    Your plug needs to be about 8-9 inches long(2.75"x3), to block the magazine capacity to 2 rounds, with either 3", or 2 3/4" shells, and with one in the chamber, that would make 3...the legal capacity for migratory bird hunting.

    Right now, un-pluged, your magazine will hold 5-2 3/4 inch rounds, or 4-3inch rounds.

    Best
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  • Mobuck
    Youth model could be issued as a single shot.
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  • Lee_MH
    Mossberg tech center told me they come with a long dowl since it's a youth gun, and it can be set up as a single shot to get a youth used to shooting. Then cut the dowl to 9in.
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