19 May 2009, 06:03
SnellstromMagazine release spring trouble with Ruger M77
My brother has left in my care his .458 Ruger M77 tang safety. It has a problem that I've posted about before, when fired the floor plate pops open, I was told to get a stronger spring as one of the fixes which is what I'd like to do.
However I can't find a spring anywhere locally. I've tried Auto parts stores and anyplace else that seems like it may have a spring even the dreaded Lowes and Homo Depot but no luck.
So I need a little help with this, where can I find one?
19 May 2009, 06:21
MasteriflemanYou have two choices, contact Ruger, (
http://www.ruger-firearms.com/...s/PS-Address-NH.html ), part # D-32 (
http://www.ruger-firearms.com/...PartsBooklets/E5.pdf)
and tell them of your problem. They are very responsive and the replacement part probably won't even cost you the shipping.
Two, I've got some pre-wound spring stock, if you can send me the diameter and lentgh of the spring, Ill send you a couple of different weight replacements which may or may not work depending on the srength of my springs.
19 May 2009, 16:01
Chris LozanoYou should talk to a gunsmith. I had same problem with a Weatherby. It was a simple fix. The front screw had to be tighter than the rear screw. Not sure if the same with a Ruger but worth a look.
Midway has those springs for the magazines. I saw them in their big catolog a while back.
19 May 2009, 20:04
jeffeossobrownelss has it, as well. You can send me yours, and I'll hack off a piece of springstock to match it for you
20 May 2009, 02:22
SnellstromThanks for the links Masterifleman.
I tried calling Ruger today (couple minutes ago) and they were closed I'll have to try them in the morning.
Jeffe do I need a longer spring or a stronger spring of the same size?
Thanks everybody!
20 May 2009, 02:32
jeffeossoprobably the original has lost some umphh .. so, same length, same diameterl, same wire thickness should give original results.. but i'd send you one original and 1 with an extra coil