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Posted: 7/27/2014 11:10:28 AM EDT
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I don' store mine under tension. All it takes is a couple of cranks and yer gtg.Takes a second to do. ymmv.
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Posted: 7/27/2014 9:04:19 PM EDT
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Top loading or rear loading?
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Posted: 7/28/2014 9:54:38 AM EDT
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Top loading or rear loading? They are Chinese rear loading type. I loaded three up for a range trip, but I was unable to go. I already wind up the spring. I probably won’t be able to go shoot until the weekend. So it’s safe for it to be under tension for a little while? |
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Posted: 7/28/2014 3:21:49 PM EDT
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They should be fine.
Years ago I accidentally left a one loaded with the spring wound up for a couple of months,it still worked fine. |
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Posted: 7/28/2014 4:01:56 PM EDT
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Its been years since I owned a back loading drum but cant you push the button in the center, once you open it, to release the spring tension?
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Posted: 7/28/2014 7:55:30 PM EDT
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Its been years since I owned a back loading drum but cant you push the button in the center, once you open it, to release the spring tension? Yep |
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Posted: 7/29/2014 11:28:09 AM EDT
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Its been years since I owned a back loading drum but cant you push the button in the center, once you open it, to release the spring tension? Yep THIS. 
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Posted: 8/2/2014 9:44:56 AM EDT
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Its been years since I owned a back loading drum but cant you push the button in the center, once you open it, to release the spring tension? Yep THIS. This ^ ^ ^ but be careful when you do it because there is a lot of tension. |
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Posted: 8/2/2014 4:18:42 PM EDT
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My understanding of mag springs in general is that what causes them issues, breaks, or wears them out is being used. You can load up a spring and leave it and it doesn't hurt it at all.
I used to rotate my mags but stopped doing so. |
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