I have a 151M that acts about the same. It may have something to do with the cartridge stop that regulates how the cartridges are fed out of the tube. I don't really know enough to give sound advice but I think if you would search the forum you would find something on this. It may be blasphemy to say this but It could be that this rifle has a natural tendency to do this.
Mossberg 151 M(b)
Hello All---
Like most I have been lurking for quite some time gathering all the good info I could from a rather enlightened group of people here on RimFireCentral, however recently I have a question of my own that I do not see addressed anywhere.
Recently I was out shooting my old 151 and have a good day at that when I heard a odd noise. I soon found out that my firing pin had broke in two at the secontion where it is cut out for the pin in the bolt. (The most narrow of spots)
I was rather frustrated, however quickly realizing that it most likely was original I quickly calmed.
I ordered and recieved a new firing pin to which I promptly installed. Not being a gun smith I was a bit cautious of my efforts, however being a simply firing pin replacement I thought I should be fine.
In fact for some extra security I removed the bullet and powder from a round and simply loaded a primed case to which was promptly stuck by the new pin.
I then headed out to the range to give 'er a good whirl and found things to be going along just fine for the first few rounds. Then i had a jam--- a double feed actually. After clearing that I went on and the same happened a few shots down the road. Finally I was getting to the last 4-5 rounds in the tube when one trigger pull = a double tap. Effectively the rifle shot two rounds automatically, and then stopped. The last two rounds went down range just fine with no jams.
I thought it to be very odd, and rare that the rifle would operate this way so I loaded it again to make sure it could be reproduced. To which I found it can--Simply put the rifle now jams much more often, and almost without fail when getting down to the last 5-6 rounds in the tube fired off a pair instead of a single shot.
I have since taken the rifle apart and thouroughly cleaned it, however the same performance/effect plauges me.
I am currently looking for a smith in the SoCal, Los Angeles area that is familiar with the 151Mb to take a look, however I am simply puzzled how this can be happening as the action of this model rifle is rather straight forward.
This rifle is going into a smith before i take it out again for fear the ATF will have my head if it is thought to be "automatic" due to it's current state.
My questions are:
Has anyone ever experienced this and what was the cause? (Ideas?)
And...
Does anyone know of a smith in my area that has knowledge of these rifles?
Thanks for the help guys and gals!
Dave
Like most I have been lurking for quite some time gathering all the good info I could from a rather enlightened group of people here on RimFireCentral, however recently I have a question of my own that I do not see addressed anywhere.
Recently I was out shooting my old 151 and have a good day at that when I heard a odd noise. I soon found out that my firing pin had broke in two at the secontion where it is cut out for the pin in the bolt. (The most narrow of spots)
I was rather frustrated, however quickly realizing that it most likely was original I quickly calmed.
I ordered and recieved a new firing pin to which I promptly installed. Not being a gun smith I was a bit cautious of my efforts, however being a simply firing pin replacement I thought I should be fine.
In fact for some extra security I removed the bullet and powder from a round and simply loaded a primed case to which was promptly stuck by the new pin.
I then headed out to the range to give 'er a good whirl and found things to be going along just fine for the first few rounds. Then i had a jam--- a double feed actually. After clearing that I went on and the same happened a few shots down the road. Finally I was getting to the last 4-5 rounds in the tube when one trigger pull = a double tap. Effectively the rifle shot two rounds automatically, and then stopped. The last two rounds went down range just fine with no jams.
I thought it to be very odd, and rare that the rifle would operate this way so I loaded it again to make sure it could be reproduced. To which I found it can--Simply put the rifle now jams much more often, and almost without fail when getting down to the last 5-6 rounds in the tube fired off a pair instead of a single shot.
I have since taken the rifle apart and thouroughly cleaned it, however the same performance/effect plauges me.
I am currently looking for a smith in the SoCal, Los Angeles area that is familiar with the 151Mb to take a look, however I am simply puzzled how this can be happening as the action of this model rifle is rather straight forward.
This rifle is going into a smith before i take it out again for fear the ATF will have my head if it is thought to be "automatic" due to it's current state.
My questions are:
Has anyone ever experienced this and what was the cause? (Ideas?)
And...
Does anyone know of a smith in my area that has knowledge of these rifles?
Thanks for the help guys and gals!
Dave
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And work over a big white sheet as those little springs, and screws can get lost pretty quick.
H.
H.
Let me add... Don't worry I have no interest in converting my Mossy to full auto.
Intresting stuff though. 1000 Rnds per min is pretty good.
One might have to convert the mag' system for one of those 10/22 bannana mags. Imagine finding one second hand and pulling the trigger for the first time at the range. Blaaaaaaap! :Blasting_ Hehehehe
Oops sorry to hyjack the thread. :angel:
Cheers!
H.
Intresting stuff though. 1000 Rnds per min is pretty good.
One might have to convert the mag' system for one of those 10/22 bannana mags. Imagine finding one second hand and pulling the trigger for the first time at the range. Blaaaaaaap! :Blasting_ Hehehehe
Oops sorry to hyjack the thread. :angel:
Cheers!
H.
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