Harry136 Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 Hi, how do you remove the magazine tube from the action? Is it screwed and glued? If so how do I get the tube off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 I couldn't get the screwed cap out the end, broke one large flat blade screwdriver. Twisted the screwdriver end on a large pair of footprints. To near 45 degreesTried a small pry bar with pipe grips and action clamped with leather to protect in a bench vice. After heating the end. Wouldn't budge. Pushed the pin in before anyone says everytime I tried turn it. The mag tube never moved at either end, I wanted to remove the spring and cart follower to clean and relube. I'd take it to a gunsmith, saves damaging it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry136 Posted September 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 (edited) Having done a bit more research it would appear that the mag tube has loctite on it, so bit of gentle heat required ! Edited September 8, 2019 by Harry136 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telf Posted September 10, 2019 Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 Would one of those strap wrench type things not help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blade Posted September 10, 2019 Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 Heat gun the benelli tubes are locktited in aswel took some shifting but got it out in the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A bolt 22.250 Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 Nick the locking pin out then heat the end of the tube difficult to remove without marking the tube I had to polish the marks off mine afterwards I use a narrow Cole chisel that I ground the end to fit the slot and I then puts a socket and 1/2” ratchet on the end to twist it of the threads as there put on with permanent lock tight. after cleaning mine I retightened with normal lock tight. also when you heat the tube you need to push the plastic restrictor out the way or you will melt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 Tried heat untill quite hot, pushed in lock pin and still would not budge. Any more force and I chanced breaking or twisting the action. I'm not a small man so can exert a bit force. Might have to say balls to it and heat the hell out of it so it will move, if I break it I'll have to buy a new tube and cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 Surely it shouldn’t be that hard to remove? Take it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 Mine took quite some force and did kind of need three hands. Placed the tube into a vice with padded jaws and then used super large flat bladed woodworking screwdriver with a set of grips on the shaft to provide leverage. It eventually went, got- changed mine from a Euro/US removable plug type to a U.K. non removable version 2 hours ago, Lloyd90 said: Surely it shouldn’t be that hard to remove? Take it back. Because the tubes aren’t crimped to restrict them then it’s made super difficult to remove- stop you having a five shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenholland Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 youtube say you can get it out with a car key in one of there video's?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 29 minutes ago, Jaymo said: Mine took quite some force and did kind of need three hands. Placed the tube into a vice with padded jaws and then used super large flat bladed woodworking screwdriver with a set of grips on the shaft to provide leverage. It eventually went, got- changed mine from a Euro/US removable plug type to a U.K. non removable version Because the tubes aren’t crimped to restrict them then it’s made super difficult to remove- stop you having a five shot Is that legal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 The us versions have a larger slot in the cap to remove it. Our version has a cap with a small slot the plug can't fit through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 (edited) On 15/09/2019 at 19:31, kenholland said: youtube say you can get it out with a car key in one of there video's?. That’s the ones figgy is on about- it’s the removable migratory plug as often banded about on YouTube USA channels Some European ones got through the net too. On 15/09/2019 at 19:52, Lloyd90 said: Is that legal? Mine was one of the Euro ones that I purchased whilst living in France. Changed it so that when it was entered on my UK sgc there would be no issues and was carried out over there - all totally legal there and was done to make it totally legal here. Edited September 16, 2019 by Jaymo Spell checker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry136 Posted September 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 Hi I want to remove the mag tube and replace it with one from an A5, ( they have the same thread into the action) this would allow me to fit a longer mag tube after the foreend has been modified. It's already a Sect 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 Heat it near the action and go for it, your replacing it so don't need to worry too much about marking it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry136 Posted September 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 Im looking forward to seeing my frankenshotgun come to life over the next few months! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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