Slip Joint Spring - what steel?

[xbow]

As Title, are there any readily available (304,316?) stainless steels that can be used for the spring on a Slippy or does it have to be something more exotic?! :O

[shing]

I use 440C, the 300 series stainless steels are too soft and will bend but not spring back.

[xbow]

Thanks Shing, is 440C available over here or is it an import job?

Vic.

[grace horne]

Thanks Shing, is 440C available over here or is it an import job?

Vic.

any 440 would probably do fine...even 420.

[shing]

Thanks Shing, is 440C available over here or is it an import job?

Vic.


I got some 440C in 1/8 if you want to try some, just PM me. I get mine from Crusteel in Sheffield but they might not carry it anymore due to financial difficulties.

I also have plenty of 420 in 3mm if you want some of that as well.

[xbow]

Thanks for the very kind offer Shing, I may take you up on that if I can't get any 5/32 or 4mm. :)

Vic.