My new to me 99f is giving me issues with extraction. I have discovered the chamber is a bit rough but that doesn't fully explain why the extractor pops off the rim with even moderate effort. I have cleaned the cutout for the extractor on the edge of the chamber and the headspace seems okay but I will have it checked. The extractor doesn't look worn or damaged. I haven't disassembled as there is no stickiness of the extractor in the bolt. Has anyone experienced this and what was the solution?
Further examination revealed that the extractor has no tension on the rim. It pivots freely on the extractor pin. Is this normal? I would have thought it would have some spinginess in it so it would hold into the extraction groove better. I do not have access to another rifle for comparison.
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