Thanks for sharing all your techniques … I did my first batch of handloads ever this weekend in 6.5 creed and over a 10 shot group doing OCW testing I got ES of 8 and SD of 3.4!!!
One thing to add: if you’re storing your firearm for any length of time verify, the chamber is empty and fire, the gun, so the spring has less tension on it.
You may have just solved a problem I have with a new rifle. It's a .223 Rem and right off the bat I was popping primers with very moderate loads. I'm having to use CCI 41s in a bolt action rifle to keep from cratering or blanking primers. I'm gonna order a new firing pin spring and see what happens. Thanks!
Thank you for sharing the observations. Do you measure the spring rate and compression force before or before/after annual PM? Also spring free length, OD and wire diameter? And how it changes performance of the rifle? How do you determine requirements/specifications for a spring?
Keith please tell what you thinking about Tubb duo springs ? And why some shooters using 28lb spring in their Rimrock BRM (it comes with 24lb from factory) ?
2nd time around.this spring .tension sounds like its tuned to the cartridge.? So if same newer cartridge is 100 ft. Faster and 50 yr old hunter i need new spring? How find right one? Polish insde bolt? [ dump off ridges?
I've heard a lot about how springs effect things that you might not think that they would. But, I have never heard any explanation of how or why this happens, ect... I'd love it if you went about 10 miles deep into an explanation, or could point me in the direction of someone who has??
This video came at the perfect time I have an old Nesika J action and they are no longer in business, do you have any suggestions to get the correct spring? I can’t seem to find any parts for this action
I'm appreciate you putting this video out. Never would have known this with out your video. I've experienced this in hammer fired auto pistols like the 1911 as round count can deplete stock springs after a few thousand rounds and is actually normal. But the firing pin spring of a bolt gun was not on my radar. I learn something new almost every time I watch you. Thank you.l
I remember asking you about how to improve my Es and SD. The answer is or was..almost everything. Later you posted a video walking outside answering the same question from a chick. Long learning curve in reloading... Thanks for sharing. Misersble weather in SA, southern Australia...atm..stopping foxing... Keep well.. Thanks.
Its nice that you share this. I have never been a fan of people keeping secrets when they are good at something. The whole recipe hiding in shooting or pre game routine for sports or just flat out preparing for a test and getting yourself ready is something we should all share. It moves the bar forward for everyone. Stagnation is never good for society in any aspect. Thanks for showing us this!
