From an earlier post it was determined that I need to replace the extractor on my 336 30-30. I have found that if I unscrew the screw that holds the lever to the receiver you can pull lever out of the receiver and the bolt straight out the back. But, how do I get the old extractor off?
Also, what do I need to make sure of when I put it back together to make sure it is assebled correctly?
Thanks for your help.
David
336 RC extractor replacement
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It's never easy to precisely describe this operation in words - I could show you much more quickly. That not being an option, here is a quote from the NRA rifle & shotgun assembly manual:
"The extractor may be pried gently from its slot with a small screwdriver. Care should be taken not to mar the breech bolt or to bend the extractor excessively in this operation."
It's not a complicated operation - go slowly & it will pop off. Gently spread the new one to get it over the bolt. For re-assembly, the main point is to be sure the bolt rides precisely over the ejector or the bolt will bind. Most difficulties in easy bolt movement after re-assembly can be traced to this. SW
"The extractor may be pried gently from its slot with a small screwdriver. Care should be taken not to mar the breech bolt or to bend the extractor excessively in this operation."
It's not a complicated operation - go slowly & it will pop off. Gently spread the new one to get it over the bolt. For re-assembly, the main point is to be sure the bolt rides precisely over the ejector or the bolt will bind. Most difficulties in easy bolt movement after re-assembly can be traced to this. SW