Maverick 88 barrel off center? (pics)

[nowayitskevin]

Hello calguns

I was practicing my mount the other day and I noticed something that is now troubling me. I'm not sure if I'm crazy, but I think my barrel is leaning toward the right. Can you see it too? It's a Maverick 88, btw.



I know it's kinda dark and difficult to tell. Here's some help with the crafty Microsoft Paint.




These are the best out of about 10 pictures that I've taken tonight. I'll try to get an above profile of the barrel. I've looked as much as I can and came to the conclusion that the barrel leans slightly to the right in relation to the receiver and magazine tube. I've double checked and triple checked to make sure that I have installed the barrel correctly. I already checked with Mossberg and they're asking me to send either the entire gun or just the barrel in for inspection. What should I expect? This is my first firearm and I don't know what I would be charged (if any) besides shipping. Please let me know if you have any idea, as this worries me in regards to the integrity of the longevity of the shotgun.

Thanks for all your help!

[big al]

check for cast, probably it's not neutral.

[kendog4570]

Go ahead and send the barrel to them. They are a good company, and they will fix you up. It is not too uncommon to have a bead off-center, especially on a budget riot gun. They will most likely replace it. Put a tiny mark somewhere on the barrel in a hidden spot so you will know if you get yours back, or a replacement.
Good Luck,
Ken

Hello calguns

I was practicing my mount the other day and I noticed something that is now troubling me. I'm not sure if I'm crazy, but I think my barrel is leaning toward the right. Can you see it too? It's a Maverick 88, btw.



I know it's kinda dark and difficult to tell. Here's some help with the crafty Microsoft Paint.




These are the best out of about 10 pictures that I've taken tonight. I'll try to get an above profile of the barrel. I've looked as much as I can and came to the conclusion that the barrel leans slightly to the right in relation to the receiver and magazine tube. I've double checked and triple checked to make sure that I have installed the barrel correctly. I already checked with Mossberg and they're asking me to send either the entire gun or just the barrel in for inspection. What should I expect? This is my first firearm and I don't know what I would be charged (if any) besides shipping. Please let me know if you have any idea, as this worries me in regards to the integrity of the longevity of the shotgun.

Thanks for all your help!

[Thecrazyone1]

Looks more like the reflection of the bead is more on the right. It's probably an optical illusion...

[bohoki]

maverick is the cheap mossberg line it goes bang dont expect any more

[shellslinger]

I would suggest getting it leveled in a place. Like in a bench rest position. Get a leveler put it on top of the receiver to make sure its leveled. Then go ahead and check if the bead is off center.

[bjl333]

Shoot it and see where the shots land.