CVA Hawken Ram Rod Spring Installation

[Pigpopper]

I am piecing together a CVA Hawken .50. I purchased a ram rod retainer spring. It looks like it just lays in the stock ram rod groove, bend down, rolled end towards muzzle.

When I lay it in, it fits sloppily and does not appear to be right.

Does anyone know how it is supposed to be installed?

Thanks,

 

[exMember]

installed just like you see it in the picture. When you install the barrel and then the ramrod, the top left section pressed against the barrel, making for a snug fit.

 

[Pigpopper]

Thanks. It must tighten up when the rod is installed. Just have to keep up with it each time the barrel is pulled.

 

[mlrifleNY]

The front lock bolt go's through the round loop in the spring. That's what holds it in place.

Jim

 

[Pigpopper]

Thank you for the replies. The stock I have is not drilled for a front bolt. The rod has enough friction to stay in place so I am going to try it with out the spring for a while.