tubular magazine spring question

[willymc]

I have read in the other sections of THR that it is just fine to keep magazines fully loaded without weakening the springs. That appears to be for the “zig-zag” type spring, detachable magazines. I have a Rossi model 92 SRC, .38spl./.357mag., lever action rifle, with a tubular magazine. Will keeping the tubular magazine fully loaded, for long periods of time, weaken the spring?

 

[rcmodel]

It wouldn't a Winchester spring.

Don't know about a Rossi spring.

There are springs, and there are springs.
Some are tempered properly, and some are not.

If you develop problems, order a new spring from Wolff.
Problem solved.
http://www.gunsprings.com/index.cfm?page=items&cID=4&mID=137

rc

 

[willymc]

Thanks, RC. I added that site to "my favorites" for future reference. Now I feel more comfortable keeping my Rossi fully loaded and ready to go if needed.