Gunsmithing HELP, stuck ejector!!!! SANTA needs help!

[flopduster]

Working up a load for my son's christmas present today and got to the third load recipe and first shot blew primer. Everything ok except ejector is stuck. Rifle is a marlin xs7 243. Got the pin out and the ejector still won't move. It is recessed about 3/32 inch from bolt face. After removing the pin, I have hit the bolt face down against a 2x4 pretty hard trying to dislodge it to no avail. Right now it is soaking in solvent, what to try next??

Going to the bench to pull the two remaining rounds and weigh powder charges.

thanks

 

[Hateca]

Re: HELP, stuck ejector!!!! SANTA needs help!

If that don't work try heating it up in an oven. The two dissimilar metals will expand differently and it might pop out.

 

[Criver600]

Re: HELP, stuck ejector!!!! SANTA needs help!

Put the bolt in a vise with padded jaws, take a good fitting punch and gently tap the ejector. Be ready to catch parts...... Might want a big zip-lock bag to work in

 

[flopduster]

Re: HELP, stuck ejector!!!! SANTA needs help!

thanks,

will try those when I get the chance.

 

[RMPSTRAT]

Re: HELP, stuck ejector!!!! SANTA needs help!

+1 on above, let the punch "bounce" when you strike it, that'll usually loosen the ejector