This project grew out of DIY tinkering but needed a spring source to really have traction. I have gotten a quote for having springs made and sent in a sample for final review before authorizing production. It requires a fairly large batch be made to offset the tool change fee. That combined with the realities of the printed material and post processing needed, to hold up on a hot dashboard for instance, the base that was likely to tinker with the project is pretty small. I'd like to recoup spring investment sooner than later and most folks can't or won't want to deal with printing these which would inevitably lead to requests to print them. SO we're gonna just jump ahead to that inevitablity and I am working on bringing this product out eventually (small scale, this is just a side project) assuming no road blocks arise.
As things get closer I'll probably post a poll to get a feel for what quantities / configurations to prioritize. For now lets just have a loose discussion.
Generally if talking about the black color there isn't really any benefit to these over the typical 3rd mag sizes (like L, M, M+) and the factory material is better, no argument. The option to have orange mags, different COAL variants, and flush fit mags is really where this project offers some sort of benefit (up to the user if they see a benefit in it, not all will and that is just fine). You could always just paint a factory mag as well, might as well acknowledge that.
Caveat: All development to date has been with springs out of factory tikka mags, the whole thing hinges on getting some similar springs made up and they function correctly.
The M+, L, and 223 are the most developed and I and a few others have been using them in porotype materials (IE they'd warp on a hot dashboard) and tweaking things. I don't really see any benefit to make an M version when you can just run a M+ on the short bolt stop, does anyone see something I am overlooking to justify an M variant? The body of the 223 mag fits ~2.55" but I haven't tried cycling anything that long because it won't fit into my 223 chamber, 2.45" is the longest I can cycle in my gun.
Some initial work was done on PRC in 3rd and flush (2rd), I don't have a PRC so I haven't been able to really progress much on that other than limited user feedback. More focus can be put on it if there is enough interest.
Brief work on a longer COAL WSM, I do have a WSM and could work on that further eventually. That said I've been happy with my HCA mag for my 300wsm so frankly I'd suggest that if being honest.
What thoughts, comments, questions, suggestions, interest do you all have before I pull the trigger on a run of follower springs?
As things get closer I'll probably post a poll to get a feel for what quantities / configurations to prioritize. For now lets just have a loose discussion.
Generally if talking about the black color there isn't really any benefit to these over the typical 3rd mag sizes (like L, M, M+) and the factory material is better, no argument. The option to have orange mags, different COAL variants, and flush fit mags is really where this project offers some sort of benefit (up to the user if they see a benefit in it, not all will and that is just fine). You could always just paint a factory mag as well, might as well acknowledge that.
Caveat: All development to date has been with springs out of factory tikka mags, the whole thing hinges on getting some similar springs made up and they function correctly.
The M+, L, and 223 are the most developed and I and a few others have been using them in porotype materials (IE they'd warp on a hot dashboard) and tweaking things. I don't really see any benefit to make an M version when you can just run a M+ on the short bolt stop, does anyone see something I am overlooking to justify an M variant? The body of the 223 mag fits ~2.55" but I haven't tried cycling anything that long because it won't fit into my 223 chamber, 2.45" is the longest I can cycle in my gun.
Some initial work was done on PRC in 3rd and flush (2rd), I don't have a PRC so I haven't been able to really progress much on that other than limited user feedback. More focus can be put on it if there is enough interest.
Brief work on a longer COAL WSM, I do have a WSM and could work on that further eventually. That said I've been happy with my HCA mag for my 300wsm so frankly I'd suggest that if being honest.
What thoughts, comments, questions, suggestions, interest do you all have before I pull the trigger on a run of follower springs?
