One person said that the stock bolt is 5.5" long (which converts to 13.97mm). Another person must have measured and posted that "from end to end the bolt is 14.3mm long, and the shaft excluding the bolt head is 13.8mm long." Mossberg surely uses a 5.5"x5/16" bolt.
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Can you remove the stock on a Mossberg 500 shotgun?
You can quickly remove the stock on a Mossberg 500 to either reconfigure the shotgun or to simply change the stock. Pistol grips are also available for the Mossberg 500. However, before you replace the shotgun’s standard stock with a pistol grip, check your local laws to ensure that the pistol grip configuration is legal in your area.
How do I change the bolt configuration on my Mossberg rifle?
Use a standard size Philips head screwdriver to remove the screws holding the butt-plate (the rubber pad on the end of the stock) in position and remove the butt-plate. Look down the exposed hole on the rear of the stock and determine the bolt head configuration (some Mossberg models have a slotted head and some utilize a 1/2-inch hex head).
How do you remove the bolt from a Mossberg drill?
Look down the exposed hole on the rear of the stock and determine the bolt head configuration (some Mossberg models have a slotted head and some utilize a 1/2-inch hex head). Use your standard screwdriver or your Allen wrench (depending on which configuration you found) and remove the bolt by rotating it counter-clockwise.
Product Description
MOSSBERG STOCK BOLT & WASHERS 500A 12 GAUGE INCLUDES 5 1/2" BOLT WITH 2 WASHERS.
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What is a Mossberg 500 shotgun?
The Mossberg 500 shotgun is one of the most popular security/tactical shotguns in use today . Mossberg also produces this line of shotguns for hunting and target purposes. You can quickly remove the stock on a Mossberg 500 to either reconfigure the shotgun or to simply change the stock.
How to check if a shotgun is unloaded?
Check that the shotgun is unloaded by placing the safety and the "on" position, pressing in the slide release (located next to the trigger housing), and opening the action by pulling back on the fore-grip.
Can you use a pistol grip on a Mossberg 500?
Pistol grips are also available for the Mossberg 500. However, before you replace the shotgun’s standard stock with a pistol grip, check your local laws to ensure that the pistol grip configuration is legal in your area.
