Anybody have a lead on a magazine spring for a New Haven Model 70 for a 375 H&H? It's a post 64 Classic CRF Model.

I've tried Midwest Gun Works, Brownells and Midway.

Thanks

Most any spring will work; I use Ruger springs as they are easy to get. Springfields. I'm surprised that Brownells or Numrich does not have a Model 70 spring.

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Originally posted by dpcd:
Most any spring will work; I use Ruger springs as they are easy to get. Springfields. I'm surprised that Brownells or Numrich does not have a Model 70 spring.

All of the old USRA lineup was orphaned when the name went to Wallonia. I would imagine that most of USRAs parts inventory was parted out to various different parts suppliers by sealed bid. Over time we will probably begin to see those parts stocks begin to surface again after the new owners catalogue them and restart distribution. Who got them? Well for now I don't know. But Midwest Gunworks seems to have a rather complete selection of model 70 parts on hand for some reason.

I'm not superstitious. But seeing all of those parts on their inventory list does make me a littlestitious ! ! ! ! ! !

Just curious if you are trying to replace a broken one or thinking a new one will have more pressure, etc. to solve an issue.

I ask because I was chasing an issue with the same rifle, tried the spring to no avail, then changed follower and it solved the problems.

BB,

I broke mine, don't even ask me how!

I did have the issue you described and fixed it with a follower change as well.

BaxterB,

Out of curiosity what problem were you having with your rifle?

Last round would not retain. When I ejected the second to last round, the last round would pop up from the magazine and just lay there. I changed the newer, cut out follower with an older one from the Safari Express version - fitted it carefully and viola! The rifle also seemed to eject more surely afterwards - but that may have been my imagination. Then like an ass I sold the rifle to a guy who promptly went to Moz and killed a beauty buff with it....

I know that I have an extra one that you can have. I bought one with a new follower about ten years or so ago and have never used it.

I have family over today and I'll be way from home all weekend so the earliest I could get through the spare parts cabinet is next week. If this works OK for you, PM me your mailing address and I'll let you know when I find it.

Have you tried Wolff Springs, at gunsprings.com ? I've only used them for pistol springs, but maybe they have more than that.