i have a savage 10fp that keeps destroying ejector springs im shooting handloads same loads i use in my other rifles with no problems so my question is what can be causing this i haven't been seeing any pressure signs?
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Re: savage 10fp destroying ejector springs
well i just tried out some factory loads and they cycle just fine but they don't really eject they just flop out is there a solution to this such as a stronger ejector spring the rifle model is savage 10fp .308 win
well i just tried out some factory loads and they cycle just fine but they don't really eject they just flop out is there a solution to this such as a stronger ejector spring the rifle model is savage 10fp .308 win
Re: savage 10fp destroying ejector springs
Good question, but I have no answer. My 10fp slings em away from the rifle if I want it to. I can't say that I've seen anything for an upgrade or that I've heard of any trouble like this. I guess you could always find a slightly stiffer spring and cut it down to fit.
Good question, but I have no answer. My 10fp slings em away from the rifle if I want it to. I can't say that I've seen anything for an upgrade or that I've heard of any trouble like this. I guess you could always find a slightly stiffer spring and cut it down to fit.
Re: savage 10fp destroying ejector springs
i have found that savages ejectors will become weak right before you see pressure signs. i have replaced many of them. i think the issue is they dont retract 100 percent into the bolt face as my first pressure signs that i see is ejector marks on the back of the case.
i have often thought the cure to this was to increase the upper part of the retaining pin slot, allowing the ejector to bounce into the bolt a bit further.
YMMV
i have found that savages ejectors will become weak right before you see pressure signs. i have replaced many of them. i think the issue is they dont retract 100 percent into the bolt face as my first pressure signs that i see is ejector marks on the back of the case.
i have often thought the cure to this was to increase the upper part of the retaining pin slot, allowing the ejector to bounce into the bolt a bit further.
YMMV
Re: savage 10fp destroying ejector springs
I've had a lot of Savage ejector springs fail, but never without some kind of a pressure leak from the primer. My guess is that's what's happening even if you're not seeing it happen.
I have decided that for my purposes, a Savage ejector failure is essentially an indication of overpressure in my handloads.
These days I operate my match rifles with a single feed follower and don't employ an ejector. My brass tends to stay cleaner this way.
I have also abandoned hotter loads; they don't live up to expectations and usually have problems like this one involved in their use.
I've had a lot of Savage ejector springs fail, but never without some kind of a pressure leak from the primer. My guess is that's what's happening even if you're not seeing it happen.
I have decided that for my purposes, a Savage ejector failure is essentially an indication of overpressure in my handloads.
These days I operate my match rifles with a single feed follower and don't employ an ejector. My brass tends to stay cleaner this way.
I have also abandoned hotter loads; they don't live up to expectations and usually have problems like this one involved in their use.
