mheck Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 Hi to all, I am in need if a shotgun repair. On a Remington 870 Wingmaster or similar, as you tighten the barrel nut, there's a "BB" that holds the nut when tight. On my daughter's the "BB" isn't there anymore???? She has to constantly keep checking the tightness of the barrel nut. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEW Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 https://www.midwestgunworks.com/remington-870/magazine-cap-detent.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUNBUGS Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 Be aware there are two types of magazine cap retainers on 870's . First, the one you describe, actually a detent ball. The other, works off of the newer style magazine spring retainer, that has teeth at the front, that engage corresponding teeth on the recessed area of the cap. If you have two "dimples" in the mag tube, at 6 and 12 o'clock, then you have the newer type retainer. The dimples are hidden underneath the barrel ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mheck Posted February 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 Thanks for the info, I will check tonight when I get home. I'm pretty sure it's the detent ball on the barrel itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkg3k Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) I use a wave washer like the one pictured here WAVE WASHER FOR REMINGTON - OR HERE under the magazine cap of all my shotguns (with a magazine) whether they have the little detent or not. It's smoother, the mag cap stays put and prevents the exact situation you have now. The wave washer I linked was just expedient...you can find them much cheaper than $10 ea in the ebay ad. Hope that Helps Edited February 11, 2021 by hkg3k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.L. Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 Ain't this place just the best. Hey Matt! R.L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mheck Posted February 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 My Buddy Bob, how are you? Yes this place is full of knowledgeable and very nice people. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.L. Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 Guys, Matt has risen through the gun world ranks as a young man addicted to Swiss rifles , and now to a young man addicted to C3. I will take responsibility for introducing him to that C3 addiction. Sorry Mrs. Heck, don't hate me! He's always been 100% and a man of his word. We've done business together for over 20 years, and every transaction was 100%. Bad guys need to be exposed, but good guys should also be given their victory lap. Matt is a good man, do your deals with confidence. R.L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mheck Posted February 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 Hkg3k, I clicked on the link you sent and hit the "buy now" key. Thank you very much for your input and fix to my problem! I looked at that and said to myself, why the hell didn't I think of that.... I mean that's a PERFECT solution. Thanks again! Bob, I think it is YOUR fault on the C3's... I mean, it is! But, with that being said.....I wouldn't change it for the world! My wife is appreciative as well, she would ONLY be mad at you if I were buying them "today" like I was back in the day... She'd more than likely put a stop to that real fast! Thank you for the kind words Bob.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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