mikemyers
Member
Before I ask my question, here's a little background.
I spoke to Brenda at Les Baer, and asked her what strength slide return springs I should use in my Premier II if instead of shooting store-bought 230gr FMJ ammo, I use either my 230gr FMJ reloads with a light powder charge, or 185gr bullets, also with a light charge.
She suggested in the first case, I remove the 18 pound spring that came with the gun, and put in a 15# spring, and in the second case, a 13# spring.
My question for the forum, is how to know what spring to use? Bullet weight may vary, as well as the amount of powder for custom loads. Is there a chart posted somewhere, that gives some guidance as to what might be best?
Are there any guides indicating what to do?
I spoke to Brenda at Les Baer, and asked her what strength slide return springs I should use in my Premier II if instead of shooting store-bought 230gr FMJ ammo, I use either my 230gr FMJ reloads with a light powder charge, or 185gr bullets, also with a light charge.
She suggested in the first case, I remove the 18 pound spring that came with the gun, and put in a 15# spring, and in the second case, a 13# spring.
My question for the forum, is how to know what spring to use? Bullet weight may vary, as well as the amount of powder for custom loads. Is there a chart posted somewhere, that gives some guidance as to what might be best?
- If the spring is too stiff, the slide may not cycle properly.
- If it is too soft, the slide may eventually damage something from slamming too hard as it is stopped.
- If the bullets are lighter, they will move faster, and have less of a force against the slide/spring.
- If the powder is lighter, again there will be less force.
Are there any guides indicating what to do?