Barrel swap question

[Texas Solo]

Getting ready to do a barrel swap on a Savage. What is the purpose of removing the extractor from the bolt?

Is it actually necessary?

Thanks.

 

[GenePoole]

It's typically the ejector that is removed as its pressure on the go-gauge can influence the feel of the headspace.

 

[SKWERLZ]

It's typically the ejector that is removed as its pressure on the go-gauge can influence the feel of the headspace.

This.
I never removed it for any of my savage barrel swaps.

 

[Texas Solo]

Yeah, I meant ejector, not extractor.
That makes perfect sense.
But either way, the gauges will tell the story. Correct?

 

[LVLAaron]

Yeah, I meant ejector, not extractor.
That makes perfect sense.
But either way, the gauges will tell the story. Correct?

Yes. You should just need a punch to get the ejector and spring out. Easy.

 

[762plinker]

SETING HEAD CLEARANCE WITH THE GAUGE IS A FELL /TOUCH..NOT A VICE AND HAMMER. remove it, it interferes with feel

 

[SKWERLZ]

SETING HEAD CLEARANCE WITH THE GAUGE IS A FELL /TOUCH..NOT A VICE AND HAMMER. remove it, it interferes with feel

Feel is vague and subjective, measure or mechanical obstruction is far more reliable.

Compare go gauge to brass, if brass is shorter than gauge( hopefully so and within reason) hand tighten barrel on till gauge in closed bolt stops it.
Tighten barrel nut with appropriate fixturing.

If brass is longer than gauge you can easily shim go gauge with clear packaging tape to be the amount you want it longer and proceed as above.

 

[Acyr]

I just grind a clearance slot in my headspace gauge, so I don't have to remove the ejector.

 

[762plinker]

Feel is vague and subjective, measure or mechanical obstruction is far more reliable.

Compare go gauge to brass, if brass is shorter than gauge( hopefully so and within reason) hand tighten barrel on till gauge in closed bolt stops it.
Tighten barrel nut with appropriate fixturing.

If brass is longer than gauge you can easily shim go gauge with clear packaging tape to be the amount you want it longer and proceed as above.

sorry i disagree...micrometers are metal and their used is a SKILL gained over time. CLOSING the bolt on a go gague is also a mechanical skill. feel is involved.
the difference is correct vs close enough...not close enough in my book

 

[Minshooter]

I just grind a clearance slot in my headspace gauge, so I don't have to remove the ejector.

This.

 

[JSH]

I remove the ejector and extractor, it is no big deal, especially if you feel like you can do this yourself.
If nothing else it doesn’t hurt to clean the whole bolt assembly and relube, you owe the gun and yourself that much.

 

[Richard Jones]

Why would you remove the extractor? Do you then bump the gauge from the muzzle to remove it? The extractor doesn't interfere with the gauge fit at all, no need to remove it. Hook the gauge under the extractor, then close the bolt. You may have to guide it in with your finger if it's 'droopy'.