Author Topic: Model 12 pump (Read 943 times)

rockwool · « **on:** August 18, 2011, 10:08:03 PM »

pardon my ignorance. but i would like to kno if its unhealthy to keep it loaded. Can it cause the tube springs to weaken?

Bugflipper · « **Reply #1 on:** August 18, 2011, 11:49:49 PM »

I have my grandfather's model 12 that stayed full for 30 or 40 years. It doesn't stay loaded now, but will feed just fine when I take it out hunting.

pastorp · « **Reply #2 on:** August 21, 2011, 06:44:35 AM »

If your concerned about the spring taking a set, don't be. Modern springs will last longer than you will.

Regards,

dukkillr · « **Reply #3 on:** August 21, 2011, 07:47:48 AM »

pardon my ignorance. but i would like to kno if its unhealthy to keep it loaded. Can it cause the tube springs to weaken?

It would probably lose some bounce over a number of years but the spring is cheap and easy to replace too. I certainly wouldn't worry about it.

rockwool · « **Reply #4 on:** August 22, 2011, 03:56:21 AM »

thank you guys for the non butthead answers.

i will be putting them slugs back where they belong.