89M1S90 Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 I got a good deal on Federal PD132 00 (1,145fps 00 flight control) and bought a bunch. However, I was very disappointed when my '89 M1S90 would not cycle it. i have had this load in the past and run it without issue. After shooting, I decided to clean her up. Found I could not remove the trigger group due to the Speed Bead binding against it, so I removed the Speed Bead. Then it struck me: maybe the Speed Bead was the issue. So, with the Speed Bead gone and the shotgun still dirty, I went back to the range. I ran 4 boxes of PD132 00 through it flawlessly. The Speed Bead was the issue, though I cannot figure out WHY. Any thoughts out there? Any similar experiences? Planned to remove the speed Bead anyway, did not care for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Rose Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Did you take the stock off to remove the Speed Bead? Was the action spring tube loose in the receiver, or was the stock nut overly tight and imparting a bend or bind on the tube? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89M1S90 Posted November 6, 2022 Author Share Posted November 6, 2022 6 hours ago, Steve Rose said: Did you take the stock off to remove the Speed Bead? Was the action spring tube loose in the receiver, or was the stock nut overly tight and imparting a bend or bind on the tube? Yes, I took the stock off and replaced it. The action spring was fine. I have never considered the stock nut being overtightened causing an issue and cannot say one way or the other if it was the problem. Though I found I do not like the Speed Bead and do not plan to put it back on, I was looking for possible answers in case I can ever help someone else with the same issue. Thanks for the possible solutions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Rose Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Quote There is also the possibility that your current lot of ammo is actually a bit slower than the first batch of ammo. I've often found that 1145fps 1 1/8oz loads are on the ragged edge of reliability in my M2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89M1S90 Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 That is quite possible. I am going back to the Federal LE127 00 (1,325 fps) for more reliability and due to the pattern. Out of my M1S90, the 1,325 fps load holds a tighter pattern longer than the 1,145 fps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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