Gunsmithing Magazine release springs

[MarkLeupold]

Can anyone point me in the right direction in terms of what springs are being used for AICS bottom metals?

Length, rate, diameter, etc.

 

[ShtrRdy]

On the AI AICS?

 

[MarkLeupold]

On the AI AICS?

On AICS pattern bottom metals. I'm working on one and don't really know what spring to put in one. I'm using the spring from a clicky pen right now for testing purposes, but I need something sturdier for actual use.

 

[ShtrRdy]

As in you're making a bottom metal?

 

[MarkLeupold]

As in you're making a bottom metal?

Yes

 

[ShtrRdy]

From my limited experiences the typical latch spring is similar to the trigger spring or hammer spring in an AR-15. I think I have a picture of one out of an AICS. If I find it I'll post it.

 

[CHADPEZZLE]

Maybe order some from PTG and then try and measure and source them from somewhere else.

Remington 700 Latch Kits - Pacific Tool and Gauge

Remington 700 Latch Kits at Pacific Tool and Gauge

pacifictoolandgauge.com

 

[ShtrRdy]