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[JATDO]

The other day I was trying to put a Plus-Bow spring in my LS, It wouldn't catch. I cut the spring to about 4", and put 3 pen springs on the catch. Then I took eveything out and put it back. Nothing. Then I removed all the springs and checked if the catch was working, it did. I was just wondering what size of Plus-Bow spring do you guys use. Also how do you reinforce the boltslead. Pictures would be lovely.

Next question, I know people have used 1/2 of a Plus-Bow spring for PAS's. What kind of ranges do those get? Right now I have a BBB, Recon, and the stock. Just wondering if anyone knows, will a Plus-Now spring give me similar or better ranges?

**Side note** Ahh my 100th post, I feel like I have a life.

[CaptainSlug]

JATDO, on Jun 14 2009, 04:44 PM, said:

1. I was just wondering what size of Plus-Bow spring do you guys use. Also how do you reinforce the boltslead. Pictures would be lovely.

2. What kind of ranges do those get?

1. I don't recall anyone trying that. Typical replacement is a section from an AR-15 spring, which has different measurements.
2. I get roughly 120 feet from the Pump Shotgun using only a shortened +Bow spring. I can't give you any input on the length I cut it to though.

Edited by CaptainSlug, 14 June 2009 - 03:49 PM.

[flyingchicken]

JATDO, on Jun 14 2009, 04:44 PM, said:

The other day I was trying to put a Plus-Bow spring in my LS, It wouldn't catch. I cut the spring to about 4", and put 3 pen springs on the catch. Then I took eveything out and put it back. Nothing. Then I removed all the springs and checked if the catch was working, it did. I was just wondering what size of Plus-Bow spring do you guys use. Also how do you reinforce the boltslead. Pictures would be lovely.

The plusbow spring probably can't compress that much to be able to work in a LS. I would think 4" would work, but I guess not.
As for the bolt sled, there are some write-ups for reinforcement.

[JATDO]

CaptainSlug, on Jun 14 2009, 04:48 PM, said:

JATDO, on Jun 14 2009, 04:44 PM, said:

1. I was just wondering what size of Plus-Bow spring do you guys use. Also how do you reinforce the boltslead. Pictures would be lovely.

2. What kind of ranges do those get?

1. I don't recall anyone trying that. Typical replacement is a section from an AR-15 spring, which has different measurements.
2. I get roughly 120 feet from the Pump Shotgun using only a shortened +Bow spring. I can't give you any input on the length I cut it to though.

Ok, I guess it is to strong,
I know Ice Nine used 1/2 of it in his double PAS, But he clipped them so I cant get ranges for that. Its worth a shot.

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The plusbow spring probably can't compress that much to be able to work in a LS. I would think 4" would work, but I guess not.
As for the bolt sled, there are some write-ups for reinforcement.

Yea I guess it can't. Note to self , Plus-Bow spring+LS=Bad
I'll look some more.

[Echnalaid]

I think the one Wes modded for Stealthman had a shortened PlusBow spring. That shit punctured Jewstein's skin at 30 ft.

[JATDO]

Echnalaid, on Jun 14 2009, 05:32 PM, said:

I think the one Wes modded for Stealthman had a shortened PlusBow spring. That shit punctured Jewstein's skin at 30 ft.

Wasn't that singled?
Im not singling mine.

[chefdave]

Reinforcement in sig, so far my boltsled has held up to a LS+BBB+RFSG spring combo.

[JATDO]

chefdave, on Jun 14 2009, 07:39 PM, said:

Reinforcement in sig, so far my boltsled has held up to a LS+BBB+RFSG spring combo.

I've seen that, Its an option. How much is carbon fiber?

[chefdave]

The stuff I used was some extra I had lying around, it can't be more than a few dollars for a 1ft square though.

[JATDO]

I think I might try that.
Thanks!

[TantumBull]

You won't need the "carbon" fiber glass. Regular fiberglass will do just fine. Any fiberglass composite will be strong enough. I would also suggest bidirectional over uni for this application.

Edited by TantumBull, 14 June 2009 - 08:23 PM.

[SchizophrenicMC]

TantumBull, on Jun 14 2009, 08:06 PM, said:

You won't need the "carbon" fiber glass. Regular fiberglass will do just fine. Any fiberglass composite will be strong enough. I would also suggest bidirectional over uni for this application.

Yeah, but the Carbon Fiber sounds cooler.

As a general note, any spring that overpowers a reinforced catch should be replaced with one that doesn't. Just because it gets good range doesn't mean it's good for the gun.

[Jewstein]

Echnalaid, on Jun 14 2009, 01:32 PM, said:

I think the one Wes modded for Stealthman had a shortened PlusBow spring. That shit punctured Jewstein's skin at 30 ft.

Finally after 2 months the bloody welt is gone but I still have this neat scar.

ps: sorry about the delayed post

Edited by Jewstein, 14 June 2009 - 09:25 PM.

[JATDO]

SchizophrenicMC, on Jun 14 2009, 09:47 PM, said:

TantumBull, on Jun 14 2009, 08:06 PM, said:

You won't need the "carbon" fiber glass. Regular fiberglass will do just fine. Any fiberglass composite will be strong enough. I would also suggest bidirectional over uni for this application.

Yeah, but the Carbon Fiber sounds cooler.

As a general note, any spring that overpowers a reinforced catch should be replaced with one that doesn't. Just because it gets good range doesn't mean it's good for the gun.

It's not the fact that I want a super strong gun, it's just what I have.

And yes carbonfiber sounds cooler, and more expencive.