Can’t get my ejector out.

[Gunracr]

I have looked at previous threads about disassembling the bolt head but did not find much useful information about when it doesn’t go as planned. I have a Model 10 BA in 6.5 Creedmore that is not ejecting consistently. I decided to change the ejector spring but was unable to get the retainer pin out. All the videos I’ve seen show the pin pushing out with little or no resistance. However, I have elevated the effort level to using a punch and a steel hammer without effect. I’ve tried pushing from both directions without success. All while compressing the ejector with a piece of brass.
Any suggestions?

[jpx2rk]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foswqsIFBfY

this is the video I used to swap out bolt heads on a FV12 bolt from 22-250 down to 223. No problems for my swap out.

[Dave Hoback]

The pin is pushed out from ONLY one side. One side is splined. My guess is, you pushed the wrong side and it’s now jammed in. It may need drilled out/machined at this point, which I don’t recommend doing with a hand drill.

Note: You should have asked here first. It’s not so much the spring, as it is the Ejector needs a small bevel. You can file the bevel easily. This is a known ​issue with ejecting 6.5 Creedmoor cases.

[Gunracr]

Thanks for the reply. Should I be pushing from the flattened area on the outside of the bolt or through the small hole on the other side? BTW the model 10 BA came with a “blueprinted” action which included the beveled ejector.

[Dave Hoback]

The flat portion is where the pin is inserted. So to remove, you punch from the side with just a hole. But like I said, you’ve almost definitely gotten it jammed, and it likely will need drilled out.

Like this.


And the Article that came from.
https://www.savageshooters.com/conte...ll-and-Removal

[Robinhood]

OP. Do you know what size punch you used? A 1/16"th (.0625") is the same size as the hole. You may end up sanding the 1/16th, or using a 1.5 mm punch. A cut off piece of a # 53, 54, or 55 drill bit(chuck end of coarse and holding it with needle nose pliers).

A good thing to have for your vice is something like these. They help hold things without ruining the finish.( don't tell a welder unless you want to see him tilt his head like a puppy).