Redfield sight detent spring source?

[gzig5]

I finally picked up a Redfield 75 to go with my 513T. It is a fixer upper and I've taken care of everything except I need a detent spring and ball for the windage knob. I'm fairly certain I can find a ball, but that tiny spring has been a challenge so far. Does anyone have a source for original springs and balls or aftermarket replacement option that will work? Doesn't need to be original stuff, just needs to work.

 

[Kerry Spurgin]

try Wolff Springs https://www.gunsprings.com/

you might have to call and talk with them

 

[Stumpy1]

I would try McMaster https://www.mcmaster.com/products/springs/springs-2~/

In a quick look , they have springs that go down to 0.025" outside diameter (and way up from there).

Generally, if they don't have it, you don't need it.

Hope this helps,

Frank

 

[Liven The Dream]

I finally picked up a Redfield 75 to go with my 513T. It is a fixer upper and I've taken care of everything except I need a detent spring and ball for the windage knob. I'm fairly certain I can find a ball, but that tiny spring has been a challenge so far. Does anyone have a source for original springs and balls or aftermarket replacement option that will work? Doesn't need to be original stuff, just needs to work.

Have tried Rim Fire Central ? Or call Sight Makers Warner etc. Champions Shooters , Champions Choose

 

[Liven The Dream]

B

https://homesteadparts.com/shop/redf...ight-m-32.html

https://www.steveearleproducts.com/redfield.htm

https://www.ssfirearms.com/proddetai...W20026&cat=132

 

[rlporter507]

call Phil Scholl. He used to work for redfield, has lots of parts, or did until he moved.
pm for his number

 

[slickshot223]

I have a couple different diameter dent balls: .079 & .093 if either of these would help!!

 

[gzig5]

I have a couple different diameter dent balls: .079 & .093 if either of these would help!!

Thanks. I will get back to you if I can't come up with an easy solution. The ball is kind of moot without the spring. I've go it set up with a compressible washer to give to hold position via friction, but that's not a great path forward.

 

[howieranger]

Iron Site in Tulsa specializes in vintage Redfield scope service. They did a scope fore me a couple of years and were great to deal with.

 

[gzig5]

Shout out to @mrbill2 for sending me the proper size spring and ball, thereby making my effort to put the 513T back in service much simpler. Might even put it to use in a biathlon match this winter if I can get off my backside one of these weekends.