WANTED Spring for Irish shot charger

[SciAggie]

I need a replacement spring for an Irish shot charger. This is the spring that holds the shot cup in the charger. Anyone have an idea where to find one?

 

[SDSmlf]

What did the manufacturer say when you contacted them? Do you have measurements of the original spring? Diameter, free length, wire diameter?

 

[SciAggie]

This is a shot snake made years ago by the leatherman. I’m not sure who manufactured the head. I can reach out to Gary and ask. No, I don’t know the measurements of the original spring. In my ignorance I thought they might all be the same.

 

[Two Feathers]

This is a shot snake made years ago by the leatherman. I’m not sure who manufactured the head. I can reach out to Gary and ask. No, I don’t know the measurements of the original spring. In my ignorance I thought they might all be the same.

SciAggie:
If you have a Hardware store or a home improvement store near you, Like Ace Tru-Value ( my preferred), Home Depot or Lowes, go there. They generally have a large selection of smaller springs in their hardware (nuts, bolts, screws etc.) section. I've gotten a lot of "odd sized" small springs there for projects over the years. However...you'll need to have some idea of the size and function you require, like compression or Expansion spring, or you'll end up buying a ton of them and going with hit or miss until you get the right one. If you DO buy a bunch, save your receipt. By the way...with a good sharp pair of wire cutters you can resize the spring if it needs some "fine tuning."
I hope this helps?
God bless:
Two Feathers