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keeki
01-24-2017, 01:07 PM
I have a large shank wsm action with the wsm bolthead and would like to buy a .473 bolthead. The one I have has the ejector spring attached to the trigger assembly not in the bolthead itself. Where can I find one of these with a 473 boltface or can I just buy a regular large shank 473 bolthead, ejector, spring and keeper and make it work in that bolt body

sharpshooter
01-24-2017, 03:51 PM
Use a standard short action .473 bolt head.

keeki
01-24-2017, 04:07 PM
I guess I'd have to take out the original ejector, it would be In the way

Robinhood
01-24-2017, 08:37 PM
Yes, You will never miss it. I like the old WSM ejector. It throws the case when it is supposed too not when the case clears the edge of the port.

Hotolds442
01-26-2017, 10:07 AM
You are correct. Remove the spring. You may also need a shorter firing pin if you can't adjust yours down properly since the lugs are thicker on the WSM head.

keeki
01-26-2017, 10:45 AM
I realized that last night when i put the 2 beside each other

moecarama
01-26-2017, 04:05 PM
That firing pin should work; I adjusted mine down to .31-.33 protrusion.