Originally Posted by
sharpshooter
I think you have overlooked the most important part. That older bolt head probably has burrs in the extractor "T" slot. If the extractor does not slide easily with no spring, it will be even worse under tension. Check it with a case out of the action. The extractor should snap over a case rim by pushing it straight in without great effort. In some cases, when using the .140" ball, the spring is compressed too much and it puts excessive pressure on the ball, causing the extractor to bind. In this case, I grind about .025" off the spring.
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