Hi All

I know that this topic has been done before
http://savageshooters.com/SavageForu...c,37766.0.html

But I had the same problem and it was driving me nuts. But after seeing the thread with a fix regarding the
detent ball fix and how easy it could be to fix....well
http://savageshooters.com/SavageForu...c,23731.0.html

One thing is to read about it another is to do it.............. I just had to try it for myself..

How I did it.... YMMV

SAFETY FIRST- NEVER WORK ON LOADED FIREARMS AND REMEMBER IF IN DOUBT DON’T DO IT AND GIVE IT TO A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH

Pictured below:

Step 1: Shows the extractor plate. Using a small screwdriver wedge it under the extractor plate and push from the inside of the boltface. This will slide the plate out. Be careful here as the ball is under pressure from the spring and its best to cup your hands over the bolt end so things don’t go flying.

Step 2: Showing the spring in the bolt and the 2 ball bearings and extractor plate upside down. You can see the bearings are is a slight difference in size with the factory one on the right and the detent of the extractor.

Step 3: Putting it back together is easy by placing the extractor plate back into the boltface making sure you put it in the correct way with the tapered end in first..as shown. Then place the bearing on the spring.

Step 4: Final step is to use the screwdriver to press the bearing down and with your finger slide the extractor plate over the bearing. You will know when it is in place as the plate will no longer move and you are done. As before you are loading the spring so be careful you don’t send it across the workshop/dining room.



I replaced the bolt and ran 20 used cases with each one flinging out on the floor regardless of speed of the cycling. 100%

Thanks to the guy who worked that out....

Hope this helps anyone who has this problem...

Jasta