Am new to the forum as I just purchased a used Mark II-GXP. Wanted to clean it up, so without a manual watched a couple U-tube video's. On one, the gentleman removed the "C" clip to clean the extractors and firing pin. Thought I should do that also. No problem removing the small clip, but re-installing was another thing. Realized his directions and demonstration may not have been totally accurate. He was holding both extractors and firing pins with one hand while trying to slip the clip back into place. He had a hard time with the small indents in the clip, so you can imagine the trouble I had. I finally decided to slip the clip only over the firing pin and line up the indents with the extractor slots. I then pushed the extractors into place. This seemed to work much better. Did I get lucky or is this the recommended way to get the extractors in place? Another question, any rule of thumb for cleaning the firing pin and extractors? Not looking forward to removing the clip and going through that exercise anytime soon. I am very particular about the cleaning of my guns and understand the importance of keeping the bolt and other components clean, but wanted your thoughts on how often you all remove and clean the extractors/firing pin. Would appreciate your thoughts on this concern. As a new Savage owner, I am eager to learn all that I can. Thanks !!