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Bolt
Modifications
1.
Remove the firing pin, original
extractor, ejector, and ejector
spring from the bolt.
2.
The bolt must be rotated to an
angle of 34 degrees and secured
at that orientation for the first
operation. (Figure
1)
This is necessary to provide the
correct positioning of the
replacement extractor. The
easiest way to secure and
position the bolt is with a
"Precision Engineered Products
Extractor Installation Jig"
[Brownell's part
#100-000-123]. Otherwise, use
a V-block or other secure means
to mount the bolt horizontally in
the milling machine. Center the
milling cutter to the firing pin
hole.
3.
Use the appropriate end mill to
cut the groove for the extractor.
The length of the slot cut is
shown in Figure
2.
The depth of the slot is
dependent on the diameter of the
case the gun is chambered for.
Refer to Figure
1
and its accompanying table for
the correct slot depths and
dimensions for different
applications. Cut the slot in
several passes; do not attempt to
make the cut in one pass.
Figure
3
shows the relationship of the
slot to the bolt face.
Scroll down or click
HERE
to see the tables and
illustrations.
4.
Check the width of the slot and
adjust the slot to fit. We
recommend .004" clearance per
side.
5.
Measure the extractor retaining
finger and drill a hole .010"
larger at the rear of the slot.
This hole should be located so
the rear edge of the hole touches
the rear edge of the slot. Drill
through into the firing pin hole
in the center of the bolt body
(Figure 2
and 3).
6.
Test fit the extractor in the
slot. Place the rim of a dummy
round into the bolt face. Make
sure the extractor will cam over
the rim of a case without being
forced. If it will not cam over
the edge, enlarge the hole
slightly to give more
clearance.
7.
Change the bolt to a vertical
position in the milling machine
with the bolt face pointing
upward. Drill a .104" diameter
hole for the extractor spring.
This hole should be centered in
the back of the slot and
appropriately spaced from the
bottom of the slot. Drill the
hole .450" deep (Figure
1
and 3).
8.
Install the extractor by putting
the spring and plunger into the
.104" inch diameter hole just
drilled. The notch on the plunger
must face the center of the bolt.
Push the extractor back and down
until the round shank drops into
the retaining finger hole in the
bolt body and the plunger rides
up over the small flat at the
rear of the extractor.
9.
Use dummy rounds to check the new
extractor for function.
Reassemble the firearm according
to manufacturer instructions.
Check again for proper
functioning using dummy rounds.
If these tests prove
satisfactory, test fire with live
ammunition in a safe and
appropriate manner.
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