[AcceptableUserName]

I just got a Winchester Defender nearly brand new in a trade. It's the 18.5" full mag tube model. Only problem is the mag spring is a little weak because it's been left loaded nearly since it's been purchased. I have a generic Wolff tube spring for it and am wondering what to cut it to so I can get maximum tube space and still have some really powerful cycling? Here's the gun.http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee117/sfbcd49ers1/dscf1802.jpg

[rcmodel]

Count the coils on the old spring and add 3-4 more.
Then see if you can get a full mag load.
If not, cut another coil until you can.

The problem is, if the spring is way too long, it will over-compress and weaken it, so be careful.

rc

[AcceptableUserName]

thanks for the input. thank goodness theyre so cheap. i originally bought the generic for my old 590, which is supposedly better than their pre-fit 590s. i will check to see if they have any prefit 1300 springs on hand.

[MAX100]

Cut it to 28" and shape the ends by bending them down to the lower coil so they don't stick up. That will give you plenty of spring power so it will feed reliably for a very long time.

I cut a couple hundred Wolff springs a year. I make and sale tube extensions.


GC

[AcceptableUserName]

Should I sand the cut-ends of the springs somehow so they dont abrase the inside of the mag tube?

[MAX100]

Should I sand the cut-ends of the springs somehow so they dont abrase the inside of the mag tube?

You can if they are jagged. Bend them down, keep them round and in line with the lower coil.


GC