Thread: Why didnt it go bang like it should?

Originally Posted by matto1234

It was done by a reputable gunsmith in Hamilton and was told it was a prick of a job getting the new spring in which doesnt surprise me now when I look at it. Problem is if I go back to a factory spring I might have the old misfire issue back. Sundays stag is my fault but I dont want to miss out on another

What it sounds like is that the original problem wasn't diagnosed properly and the "answer" was a bubba spring. The 5mm lift seems a bit tight, but it probably does have a half-cock stalking position.

Many things ARE a prick of a job, working on boomstix shouldn't be if you do it right. (Except woodwork. Fuck woodwork)

If you have the original to compare to you can measure wire diameter and spring free-length, and number of turns, and get an idea of what needs doing to the new spring but An OEM replacement should be the order, and if that doesn't work, something else needs attention.

Sounds like it really needs a front-to-back with someone competent, and their time could be worth more than the rifle's worth.