Anyone find stiffer ejector plunger springs for a Barnards?

[RDavies]

The ejector plunger on my Barnard P action is stiff enough to eject 284 cases, but my other one wont quite ejector a heavier WSM case. Has anyone found a source for stiffer springs for Barnard ejector plungers? Barnard does not make a stiffer one apparently.

[aaronraad]

Hi Rod

What does the ejector spring look like on the Barnard? I went without on my Model P with magnum boltface.

[RDavies]

Umm, it looks like a little bit kind of long windy sort of thing.

I have the manual dexterity of Steady Eddie on acid, so I need all of the mechanical assistance I can get.

[RDavies]

OK, I have removed the spring with minimal damage and non permanent scaring.

For the technically minded, it is a coil spring .115" or 2.9mm wide and .650" (16.5mm) long.


It has about 17-18% more flaccid than an old Chinese biro spring.

MattP. Can you repair bolt faces?

[Brad Y]

When in doubt give it a clout eh Rod?

[aaronraad]

OK, I have removed the spring with minimal damage and non permanent scaring.

For the technically minded, it is a coil spring .115" or 2.9mm wide and .650" (16.5mm) long.


It has about 17-18% more flaccid than an old Chinese biro spring.

MattP. Can you repair bolt faces?

Is the plunger getting full range of movement? I think Barnard keep it on the light side to maintain some control over ejection.

Q-Store (Stootenstuff) had and ejector spring on their website, not sure if it's for a Barnard thouught. Might be worth a call?

http://shootenstuff.com.au/collections/rifles-1/centre-fire-parts

NSW Store:
http://www.nswra.org.au/categories/Rifles-%252d-Parts/

MBA website is a bit of trap for mechanically minded people. If you want, do a search for springs:
http://www.minibearings.com.au/store/partslist/springscompressionstandard/springscompressionstandard/all/1/#SIZES

[RDavies]

Thanks for the info Aaron. I drove around all day for a spring to suit, only to find the one I got doesn't fit, its a poofteenth to wide.
I will try the sites you listed.
Thanks from Rod

[bruce moulds]

rod,
the other option is to get a stolle.
they have no ejector spring, and give you the option of hard, soft or in between ejection depending on haw hard you pull back the bolt.
keep safe,
bruce.

[RDavies]

My other rifle is a Stohle with the mechanical ejector. I just wish it was as good to use as my Barnard.

[KHGS]

Have you thought of perhaps contacting one of the Barnard distributors eh???
Keith H.

[RAVEN]

My other rifle is a Stolle with the mechanical ejector. I just wish it was as good to use as my Barnard.

wash your mouth out with soap Rod

[johnk]

Have you thought of perhaps contacting one of the Barnard.

Where would you find one of those?

[KHGS]

For those wanting stiffer ejector springs for their Barnards, I have beefed up the ejection on my Barnard .280 with a cut to length "unknown" origin spring from my "collection items" draw. The ejection was fine for .308 & satisfactory although a bit lazy for the heavier .280 case. Now that I am aware that there are those that may be looking for stronger springs for the larger cases , I will pursue a source of such springs. I will post here if I am successful.
Keith H.
(Barnard Distributor)

[RDavies]

Keith. I contacted Barnard a while ago and they said they don't make heavier springs. If you are able to source something heavier, I will definitely be interested. I tried some of the other places mentioned previously without any luck.
The standard spring in my 284 works great, its just my WSM which needs the extra assistance.

[Barry Davies]

G'day Rod,
What diameter is the ejector hole? I have an assortment of small strong springs but they are a little larger in Diameter than 2.9mm