Mossberg 500 mag tube spring noise

[Junbuster]

Just brought home a brand new mossberg 500 and noticed that if I shake it a little I can hear the mag tube spring rattling around...is that normal? I know for sure it's not a problem with the forend

[Ed_Hazard]

Are you sure it's not the limiter plug/dowel rattling around?

[RonnieP]

Is your Mossberg 500 the field/security combo that holds 5+1? If so, you might have a wooden dowel inside the tube.

[Junbuster]

Its a 5+1 persuader....if there is a dowel do I take it out?

[Junbuster]

It doesn't sound like a solid piece moving and when I first inspected it it didn't make that noise

[RonnieP]

Yes take it out.

1) Half way "rack" your shotgun, meaning move the pump back half way.
2) Unscrew the cap on the tube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0A7ktrnXVc

Has a good example of how to get it out.

Edit: Instructions starts at 3:30

[Ed_Hazard]

It doesn't sound like a solid piece moving and when I first inspected it it didn't make that noise

Well your spring should be under tension, and the follower is not going to fall in to rattle. Mossberg has a dowel that usually has some black keepers on it that can come loose and rattle. Strip it like suggested, clear the tube and reassemble. If it still rattles check your buttstock.

[Junbuster]

Dam! Got it out no more rattle! Btw how tightly do I screw the cap back on?

[Ed_Hazard]

finger tight

[Ed_Hazard]

No need to crank down on the retaining cap with a wrench or anything.

[Junbuster]

Thanks guys....