Best set up for a mossberg 590 in 3 gun shooting?

First thing to do is get a mag tube extension. You don't need to go as long as mine below but extra rounds are always a good thing - plus a longer mag tube means reduced spring pressure which means it's easier to stuff shells in.
Having the barrel threaded for chokes is a good next move.
Oversized safety is another inexpensive and easy mod. I also replaced the stock and foregrip with a rubberized hogue set which makes it nice and grippy in all kinds of weather.
Light tube front sight is also a nice addition. The big orange stock front sight is ok but replacing it makes the world of difference on tight shots or slug shots.
Dremeling out the loading port makes loading easier as well.
Here is my 590 that I use for 3 gun. The long mag tube gets a few laughs but being able to hold 16-17 rounds has its advantages, not the least of which is that my forearms get a good workout at each match ;)

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Running fools setup is pretty much how I ran mine when I had one, except my tube wasn't nearly as long.

Chokes are pretty critical, so get the tube to someone like tacord as soon as possible.

Polishing the wear surfaces on the bolt and bolt carrier can help as well
 
Runningfool said:
First thing to do is get a mag tube extension. You don't need to go as long as mine below but extra rounds are always a good thing - plus a longer mag tube means reduced spring pressure which means it's easier to stuff shells in.
Having the barrel threaded for chokes is a good next move.
Oversized safety is another inexpensive and easy mod. I also replaced the stock and foregrip with a rubberized hogue set which makes it nice and grippy in all kinds of weather.
Light tube front sight is also a nice addition. The big orange stock front sight is ok but replacing it makes the world of difference on tight shots or slug shots.
Dremeling out the loading port makes loading easier as well.
Here is my 590 that I use for 3 gun. The long mag tube gets a few laughs but being able to hold 16-17 rounds has its advantages, not the least of which is that my forearms get a good workout at each match ;)

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I like the COEXIST sticker!
 
Onagoth said:
Running fools setup is pretty much how I ran mine when I had one, except my tube wasn't nearly as long.

Chokes are pretty critical, so get the tube to someone like tacord as soon as possible.

Polishing the wear surfaces on the bolt and bolt carrier can help as well
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Thanks for the input. What would be a more typical length for the mag extension? Combined with what barrel lenghth?
 
I don't run a mag extension on mine. It seems that most of the time we start with an empty mag or with just 5 rounds in the tube. I also like the factory stock - believe it or not, it has one of the most comfortable recoil pads I have ever used (mine is the cheaper 590, not an A1). I did change my foregrip to the Hogue, which I really like. I also added a side saddle and a stock pack for a more comfortable cheek weld and a few extra rounds on the gun. Being that I am certainly NOT a top 3 gun competitor, take my input for what it's worth. :)


 
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What would be a more typical length for the mag extension?
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You'll want to start with the 20" barrel version, which comes with a 8+1 capacity.
Then add the "Plus 2" extension from S&J Hardware.

That gives you a 10+1 capacity. Which is very good.

Also getting the barrel threaded for screw in chokes is mandatory.
Heavy steel plates will not go down with birdshot and a cylinder bore barrel.
 
S&j Hardware is where you should look for upgrades. Quality control and product reliability is excellent.
 
Dexter Morgan said:
You'll want to start with the 20" barrel version, which comes with a 8+1 capacity.
Then add the "Plus 2" extension from S&J Hardware.

That gives you a 10+1 capacity. Which is very good.

Also getting the barrel threaded for screw in chokes is mandatory.
Heavy steel plates will not go down with birdshot and a cylinder bore barrel.
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That sounds like a plan :)
 
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