plinkster trouble

[trippinrulz]

Bought a used mossberg plinkster and cant seem to get the bolt to close, clip is full and wont go closed anybody got any ideas?

 

[justinsaneok]

You got to push the bolt in on those or something.

 

[justinsaneok]

or pull them out

 

[3inSlugger]

I have no experience with Mossberg rimfire bolts, BUT I would try putting the empty mag in and seeing if the bolt closes and locks. If it does you know there is something with magazine being loaded. Perhaps the follower is in wrong? If the bolt doesn't close and lock without a mag, you a have a bigger problem I would think.

Alos try only loading the clip half full and see what that does?

I really don't know anything about Mossbergs, but these steps would probably help diagnosis with any bolt gun.

Hope this helps a little.

 

[justinsaneok]

Slugger I think its one of those Semi auto Mossbergs. The cocking handle on the bolt pushes in or out to lock the bolt back and they can be a PITA sometimes. That's probably all it is.

 

[YakBasser]

Yep, works like a Marlin/Glenfield.

 

[Honeybee]

Empty mag and it will not close, over fill the mag and it will not close,
Try taking out a couple of bullets and try it again.

 

[trippinrulz]

thanks everyone it works now got a smashed finger to prove it, never if I have a questions it gets answered.

 

[justinsaneok]

What was the problem anyway ?

 

[3inSlugger]

Slugger I think its one of those Semi auto Mossbergs. The cocking handle on the bolt pushes in or out to lock the bolt back and they can be a PITA sometimes. That's probably all it is.

Oh the "lock on empty mag" deal. Gotta pull the charging lever back and hit the release. They can be finicky on the Marlins....