NOOB alert : should I tinker with my LE !!

[Alan de Enfield]

Why does the alternative word for a cat (pus*y) just come up ***** - is it a 'naughty' word ?

[jmoore]

In the US, yes, it can be. Sort of like "waffle" in NZ, apparently.

[Son]

As the extraction function is good, Alan de Enfield's suggestion seems to be spot on!

If the spring was weak, your rifle would not be able to "break loose" the fired casing from the chamber walls. (I really MUST fab up a checking tool similar to Son's military armourer's multi-function spring gage. Thanks again, Son. -BTW There's a not too old thread that has multiple photos of said device.)

The slightly smaller ones I've seen a lot of pics of lately were a bit later model, used for the SLR/ FN FAL and others. Although the spring gauge is still on the list as current, (couple at work) digital force gauges have replaced them. Then there were the ones made for Central, who made range sights and other bits for target shooters. These were a little smaller than the originals too.
Seeing as Peter's failed calibration the other day, maybe I should check mine! It's well past the retirement age...