Gunsmithing Ejector removal issue Savage 10 Bolt

[demolitionman]

Thought I'd drop a thread on this issue real quick to see if I'm missing something obvious. I've got a model 10 Stevens bolt I'm trying to remove the ejector out of so I can double check headspace ( I have go /no go gauges and all appropriate action tools if I need to make an adjustment )on a rifle that is giving me issues with case head bulges, however I can't seem to knock out the pin that holds the ejector and ejector spring in the boltface. What gives? I cut an allen wrench down that is the exact size of the punch out hole and really gave it some good solid taps and that stubborn set pin isn't buging even a little bit. I'm kind of puzzled as I thought in the past I simply easily tapped a savage ejector pin out with very little issue. There's nothing else inside the boltface holding the pin in there right?

 

[linedrive301ft]

I just did this same thing today. I did end up flipping the bolt over and the pin came out very easy.
You are on the right track.

 

[Easy_E]

Like Linedrive said it drives out one way there is a head or raise area on one end.

 

[BlackFenix]

I have had the same issue with my Savage 10 bolt head. I still haven't gotten the ejector out. Mine is from running over pressurized loads.

 

[linedrive301ft]

I have had the same issue with my Savage 10 bolt head. I still haven't gotten the ejector out. Mine is from running over pressurized loads.

When you get the old ejector and spring out there is a newer one out that is supposed to work better. I don't have the part # for the new one.

 

[NewsShooter]

And if you've shot hot loads you'll want to replace the spring too. They're easily damaged.....

 

[demolitionman]

I got the stubborn sucker out.... just had to really really tap it harder than I expected. This gun checked out good with a .003/.004 headspace. Ive downloaded my rounds alot and i seem to still get a very slight bulge on my brass at the case head :/ im using Win brass. Maybe its time to try lapua?

ive set my dies up to bump the shoulder .001/.002

 

[JMGlasgow]

Can you post pictures of the bulge you're talking about?

 

[demolitionman]

Can you post pictures of the bulge you're talking about?

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[Mordamer]

Your bulge is from a chamber that was cut pretty sloppy. Lapua brass can't fix that. If it shoots good, don't worry about it.

 

[JMGlasgow]

Mine does the same thing. You could resize the cases with a small base die, but I wouldn't worry too much about it.

 

[demolitionman]

Thanks guys. Its a Criterion Barrell in 243.... the slight bulge is only apparant on one half of the case head so a sloppy chamber would make sense. Life's too short to be unhappy about a barrell. It never shot very well either....prolly spin another 243 tube on it soon un 1/8 and hope itnwill shoot 105 bergers as this 1/8 barrel never would.