23 September 2020, 17:57
john c.rem 700 question
not exactly the gunsmithing problem of the year but......
i have an older rem 700 BDL in 7mag that the magazine spring keeps falling out of on the table every time i release the bottom plate to unload the rifle. the part of the spring that is attached to the plate was slightly bent so i straightened it and it works better. now it only falls out every other time! should i super glue it in or get another one? as is it slides into the recess too easily with no resistance to hold it in place. thanks
23 September 2020, 18:11
jimatcat"crimp" or distort the end with a punch or a pair of pliers...
23 September 2020, 19:40
dpcdSome rifle makes have dimples at the end to hold them in. Take a center punch and make one.
23 September 2020, 21:58
BobsterTypically the top leg of the "W" spring is dimpled to keep the follower attached. The bottom leg that fits into the floor plate has a bow in it to hold it in spring tension under the tabs.
25 September 2020, 05:05
john c.well i over peened it, then under peened it, and it worked great.