Heavy Bolt Lift

[jdyoung]

How do I order a spring. Sadly it will probably be cheaper to change the spring before sending that 15# hunk of metal across the country. And I live in VA. We see temps into the teens MAYBE haha so I have no problems trying a lighter spring.

BAT Machine sells the springs on the web site. Springs are shown with a price of $16.50. Don't know what shipping would be. If you need more info/help, give 'em a call.

 

[ishootkittens]

BAT Machine sells the springs on the web site. Springs are shown with a price of $16.50. Don't know what shipping would be. If you need more info/help, give 'em a call.

I should have been more specific, "how do I order a spring lighter than the one I have".
I only see one offering for HR model receivers. Do they only make 26# for HR receivers?

 

[Alex Wheeler]

Call them and ask if they have a light spring for the HR. Otherwise you can clip off a couple coils and measure the force on a bathroom scale. Take it down to 21-22lb. I still think you have and issue, these things open nice with a 26-28lb spring. This is a video of a stock setup.

 

[ishootkittens]

Call them and ask if they have a light spring for the HR. Otherwise you can clip off a couple coils and measure the force on a bathroom scale. Take it down to 21-22lb. I still think you have and issue, these things open nice with a 26-28lb spring. This is a video of a stock setup.

Thanks for all the help Alex. After reviewing some of your videos, I am afraid I have a clicker as well. I'm starting to think alot of my problems (after firing) are steming from a sizing die. The bolt is heavy from an empty chamber but it is EXTREMELY heavy after firing a case of various powder charges. I never see any pressure signs EXCEPT a heavy bolt lift

I've been noticing slight shiny marks on the bottom portion of the case from the sizing die. That video made me think a bit.

 

[ishootkittens]

Thanks for all the help Alex. After reviewing some of your videos, I am afraid I have a clicker as well. I'm starting to think alot of my problems (after firing) are steming from a sizing die. The bolt is heavy from an empty chamber but it is EXTREMELY heavy after firing a case of various powder charges. I never see any pressure signs EXCEPT a heavy bolt lift

I've been noticing slight shiny marks on the bottom portion of the case from the sizing die. That video made me think a bit.

Welp, I cut 2 coils off of the spring today. WHAT A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. while it's still a tad heavy, it is MUCH better. I'm going to order another full sized spring from Bat in case I mess this spring up or go too far, but man just the 2 coils off and I can feel a difference the pressure needed to lift the bolt. Thanks to everyone that replied.

 

[HRM Johnny]

Welp, I cut 2 coils off of the spring today. WHAT A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. while it's still a tad heavy, it is MUCH better. I'm going to order another full sized spring from Bat in case I mess this spring up or go too far, but man just the 2 coils off and I can feel a difference the pressure needed to lift the bolt. Thanks to everyone that replied.

Thanks for following up. Thanks for giving us the details regarding how you solve the problem.
Johnny

 

[epoletna]

Yes, as HRM Johnny says, thanks for keeping us informed.

At some later date, I hope someone will explain how a heavy firing pin spring can cause the symptoms you were experiencing. It doesn't make sense to me.

 

[MW204]

Yes, as HRM Johnny says, thanks for keeping us informed.

At some later date, I hope someone will explain how a heavy firing pin spring can cause the symptoms you were experiencing. It doesn't make sense to me.

It cocks on lifting the bolt so with a strong spring it'll feel heavier.