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When hunting, most states will require that a shotgun not be able to hold more than 3 shells- the plug blocks the magazine to limit how many shells. When not hunting, the plug is not required. It IS required when hunting any migratory bird- such as ducks, geese or dove.
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What is a plug for the 140 auto shotgun?
Wooden dowel
How do you remove plug in browing silver shotgun?
Best left to a gunsmith
Is it illegal to remove the plug from your shotgun?
While hunting, yes. Otherwise, no.
What does removing the plug on a shotgun do?
A shotgun typically stores 5 rounds in its magazine. In some countries, when hunting certain types of game, you are only allowed 3 rounds in your magazine. The "plug" therfore goes into the magazine and takes up the space that two rounds would occupy., reducing the shotgun's magazine capacity be 2 and making it legal. Thus removing the plug restores the shotgun's capacity for a full magazine.
Is it harmful to remove the plug in a shotgun?
If you are referring to the magazine tube plug. The answer would be No. It is put there for bird hunting regulations only.
How do you take plug out of Winchester 1400 shotgun?
Gun is restricted to 3 rounds by design. It has no mag plug, that is where the gas system is.
How do you remove the plug from a browning b80 shotgun?
Best to ask a gunsmith for help.
What is the law in Oregon for sawed off shotgun?
is it legal to own a double barrel shotgun in the state of OREGON
Why can't you put more than two shells in your shotgun?
If it has a tubular magazine, then the plug is probably inserted in there. When hunting, a shotgun is typically not permitted to be loaded with more than three rounds (including the one in the chamber), and the plug is required to ensure the shotgun is not loaded with more than that. It comes out easily enough.
How do you remove plug from Remington 870 shotgun?
Remove the cap from the end of the tube and be careful of the spring which is under pressure. The plug will come out with the cap.
Do you need a plug for turkey hunting?
Assuming you mean a plug to limit the magazine capacity of a shotgun, that will depend of the game laws of your state. Turkeys are not considered a migratory bird, so Federal law does not establish hunting rules for them- each state has their own rules. My home is in Virginia, and does require a plug. Check your state game laws on line, or contact the game commission.
How do you pull the plug in a shotgun?
You should be able to unscrew the cap on the front of the magazine tube.
