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Old 02-02-2006, 07:21   #9
Gene Econ
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Lacey Washington
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Originally Posted by Peregrino
Though I need to put new springs on the one in my SPR, it's down to 3 1/2 lbs but otherwise excellent. Have you used Tubb's springs? The ad copy looks impressive and I'm fishing for info before I go talk to my gunsmith (so he can laugh at me while telling me the same things I just told NG_M4_Shooter). Peregrino
Mr. Peregrino:

I don't have any experience with Tubbs spring kits for ARs or speed locks for bolt rifles so can't comment.

Would think under five pounds on a rifle intended for combat is pushing things though. Not that I would deliberately make it heavier. Just would be a bit more aware of things? I normally stick with five pounds on the gas guns. However I am particular about having two very distinct stages and a very crisp second state let off.

I really don't hold MILSPEC triggers or springs in high regard. We had some problems with them last week. I think they were poorly made once again. Monstrous trigger pulls on M-16's. A few must have been fifteen pounds. First time I have seen dirt in the trigger housing cause light primer strikes due to too soft a hammer fall. Well, MILSPEC needs to be cleaned and maintained as well as anything else but fifteen or sixteen pound pulls are unacceptable IMHO.

Gene
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