Install spring kit?

sniper58

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When I bought my first M-305, I ordered springs from Brownells. I got a new op-rod spring and a Wolfe spring set with op-rod spring, trigger spring, extractor and ejector springs. I used the single spring with my Sadlak op-rod spring guide, but never installed the complete set.

now that I have a Shorty and a "regular", I'm wondering if it's worthwhile to use the Wolfe kit. The Shorty is shot as-is (open sights). The 22" is set up with scope, cheek riser, etc. Does replacing the factory springs with an aftermarket set really make that much of a difference? I'd be using the Sadlak guide and Wolfe kit on the scoped rifle.


Opinions, please?
 
If I were you I would be fitting them just to see if there is a marked difference compared to the original springs.
Perfect set up really and a great opportunity to compare the two sets in the same rifle.
But I like tinkering.
If you go that way let us know your findings.
Good luck.
 
I bought the spring kit as well and use the operating spring with the sadlak spring guide. I also installed the hammer spring and find it harder to #### the rifle with those two springs. I have not yet installed the ejector spring as i didnt have the tool until now but Im pretty happy with the results. If only my rifle worked properly (i think its something with the gas system) then it would be great.
 
No need to change an op spring, but the trigger spring may give you a better trigger pull. Depends on its weight. All new commercial firearms need a trigger job. Sometimes just changing trigger group springs can help. Sounds like you don't have all of those trigger group springs though.
Extractor springs on any rifle do tend to break over time, so having one handy isn't a bad thing. However, as mentioned, think Rule Number One. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
 
sunray said:
No need to change an op spring, but the trigger spring may give you a better trigger pull. Depends on its weight. All new commercial firearms need a trigger job. Sometimes just changing trigger group springs can help. Sounds like you don't have all of those trigger group springs though.
Extractor springs on any rifle do tend to break over time, so having one handy isn't a bad thing. However, as mentioned, think Rule Number One. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
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What I put down as the trigger spring is actually the hammer spring. The kit comes with all 4 springs (except the safety spring).

I'll probably just leave things alone and have a spare set of springs on hand. Both rifles work well right now, so I'm not going to mess with them.
Just thought that if changing springs makes a definite difference, I'd do it.
 
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