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    Which bolt head


    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

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    Use a standard short action .473 bolt head.
    "As long as there's lead in the air....there's still hope.."

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    I guess I'd have to take out the original ejector, it would be In the way

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    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.
    The Dunning-Kruger effect is alive and well.

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    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.
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    Guess it doesn't really matter. If ya cant afford $15, you won't be buying much anyways

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    I realized that last night when i put the 2 beside each other

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    That firing pin should work; I adjusted mine down to .31-.33 protrusion.
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