Leaf spring vs coil spring in blind mag

Can the leaf spring/follower from a hinged floorplate 110 SA be used in a blind mag 110? I'm having feed problems on a new to me 110 and pulled the action tonight and found the leaf spring set-up in my blind mag.On checking the only parts blow-ups I could find it appears that a coil spring set-up should be used.I'm going nuts here(albiet a short trip) trying to make this old junkyard dog hunt.Any ideas would be appreciated.

Every one I have seen was a leaf spring, my first efforts would be directed at the feed lips. Take a close look at what the cases are doing as they leave the magazine and you should be able to see what is happening and go from there.

Bob

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Originally Posted by Bark

Can the leaf spring/follower from a hinged floorplate 110 SA be used in a blind mag 110? I'm having feed problems on a new to me 110 and pulled the action tonight and found the leaf spring set-up in my blind mag.On checking the only parts blow-ups I could find it appears that a coil spring set-up should be used.I'm going nuts here(albiet a short trip) trying to make this old junkyard dog hunt.Any ideas would be appreciated.

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Some Of The Older 110 savages Had Wire Springs In The Mag and It Screwed To The Followler , I Do Think They are Smoother , The Flat Spring Works Well With a Little Tweaking Hope This Helps DD

Many thanks Bob and DD for the replys.I can't believe how strong a spring Savage spec'd to push 4rds 3in.Might try and find a coil set-up and see what happens.