Mods - didn't see a Gunsmithing section so please move this where your feel is appropiate.

I purchased a used Savage, the guy before me really screwed up the spring (pun intended!). I called Savage and they will not sell me the 6 oz spring - apparently they need to put it in there I guess. They will however sell a 1.5 lb spring for $2.00 and a letter saying I am going to install it and will release them from any liability should I do it wrong etc. I have no problem with these conditions.

Next they told me they have a $10.00 minimum order. I can understand that too. So - rather than pay $10.00 for a $2.00 spring, does anyone know who sells either the 6 oz spring or the 1.5 lb spring, or is there some reliable substitute I can use to replace the existing one?

Thanks....