Trimming takedown detent spring?

[jrcii]

Hello all,

I'm building a new rifle using an Aero lower. The hole for the takedown detent spring on this lower is tapped for a set screw, and I'm going to use it. The screw I'm using is 1/8" long. Should I trim the spring down 1/8" also? I imagine if I didn't it would put more force on the detent. I don't know if this is a problem or not.

Thanks,

JRC

[NWshooter]

I usually put the takedown pin, detent and the spring in with the detent and spring touching the takedown pin I clip the remaining amount of spring sticking out flush, with the back of the he reciever. I have built several Aero lowers using this method and It has always worked for me

[308sako]

Short answer yes, but have you tried it at current length for tension first? There is a tutorial on TOS BTW.

[rfmanning]

Short answer yes, but have you tried it at current length for tension first? There is a tutorial on TOS BTW.

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[MegademiC]

I would install it as is first. If there is a problem, then we can make suggestions, but without defining a problem, I can't suggest much other than leave it as is.

[Smokin338]

The couple I have built with the set screw, I've never have had to shorten the spring...

[markm]

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