Winchester SX2 / FN recoil spring ??

TINCUP AL · January 29, 2009, 01:45 PM

I have a Win SX2 with the light load gas piston in it. When it is fully loaded and with the sidesaddle full, it will "short stroke" if I am using regular target loads. It runs like a top as long as I use hotter loads such as Rem Nitro 27s. It will also have this same problem if the gun is not held against the shoulder. Has anyone tried shortening the main recoil spring to make it easier to cycle with lighter loads ? Thanks

Scorch · January 29, 2009, 04:24 PM

Do not shorten springs, it will lead to other problems.
If your gas-operated semi-auto is short-cycling, clean the gas system and lube.

TINCUP AL · January 29, 2009, 04:55 PM

It is lubed and as clean as it can be. I know there is a shop in Idaho that that works on the recoil spring system on these shotguns to enable them to cycle perfectly with light target loads. I was just wondering if anyone has had any luck with lightening just the spring without doing anything else.

January 29, 2009, 01:45 PM	#1
TINCUP AL Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: COLORADO Posts: 109	Winchester SX2 / FN recoil spring ?? I have a Win SX2 with the light load gas piston in it. When it is fully loaded and with the sidesaddle full, it will "short stroke" if I am using regular target loads. It runs like a top as long as I use hotter loads such as Rem Nitro 27s. It will also have this same problem if the gun is not held against the shoulder. Has anyone tried shortening the main recoil spring to make it easier to cycle with lighter loads ? Thanks

January 29, 2009, 04:24 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,249	Do not shorten springs, it will lead to other problems. If your gas-operated semi-auto is short-cycling, clean the gas system and lube. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

January 29, 2009, 04:55 PM	#3
TINCUP AL Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: COLORADO Posts: 109	It is lubed and as clean as it can be. I know there is a shop in Idaho that that works on the recoil spring system on these shotguns to enable them to cycle perfectly with light target loads. I was just wondering if anyone has had any luck with lightening just the spring without doing anything else.