Quote Originally Posted by ikarma70 View Post
Absolutely zero pre load, everything just fell out!
You were lucky, Andy.

The later guns with the transfer port restrictor plate under the breech seal are fitted with the FAC mainsprings and have a hell of a lot of preload.
I have to mount the actions in my lathe and use the tail stock to act as a spring compressor for removal and refitting the spring.



All the best Mick