Weatherby PA-08 Assembly Help!!!

[st1264]

I just got this shotgun from Cabela's. It was shipped partially disassembled. I started reading the instruction manual on how to assemble and I was confused as hell, with all the technical terms and very few pictures (yes, I'm an easily confused newbie to shotguns). The bolt literally fell out. I found a YouTube vid on the removal of a tube (that apparently increases the mag volume from 2, to 5? I saw some of the disassembly, did it, of course a gigantic spring sprung out... anyone have this shotgun? Can you tell me what goes where and how? Other than the manual, there isn't much info on this shotgun's assembly.

Barrel is still in the box.

Where does that little half-moon piece go? I can take the little tube out that was limiting the magazine capacity, I'm assuming. I'm sure if I bought an 870 I wouldn't look like an idiot, asking for help. Anyone? Thanks.

Here is the Manual (which I'm learning that many people have a problem with)

http://www.scribd.com/doc/29246331/Weatherby-PA-08-Pump-Action-Shotgun

 

[st1264]

Ok, I got it together, that spring was a b!tch. I pushed the orange thing to the other end, so that the round end is protruding out, then the cap is screwed on. I have the tube (mag limiter) out and that little half-moon washer- is that needed somewhere or is it the washer for the tube (limiter)???

It dry fires, I think it's ok. We'll see when I try to shoot it tomorrow. If that little washer is something important, please let me know!

 

[st1264]

It shot perfectly, mag holds 5, that washer must have been in use with the limiter plug. I was impressed.

 

[gboa]

how did the gun handle? i am looking at this gun as well, just a little worried about the short length of pull 14in