Tikka TAC A1 Extractor Removal & Other Questions

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I have been trying to remove the extractor on my new Tikka TAC A1, but have been unsuccessful. I have not been able to find any instructions on the Internet, but I have seen reference to using a jeweler’s screwdriver tip or a dental pick. I understand how the extractor is captured, but any tool used to depress the plunger and spring blocks the extractor removal.

Questions:

What material is used for the receiver, barrel and bolt? Are any of these stainless steel or just carbon steel?

This rifle is unfired except for factory testing. I noticed the bolt face has an orange tint. Is this normal? I tried cleaning with the usual solvents, but they had no effect.

 

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I did find a video for the removal of a Sabatti Tactical 308 bolt extractor that shows how to use a jeweler’s screwdriver, but I was still not able to lift the extractor out.

Here is the video for the Sabatti Tactical 308 bolt disassembly/ dismantle

I am assuming that the reason for the color of the Tikka extractor is due to heat-treating. Could this be the reason for the discoloration on my bolt face? I was concerned it might be corrosion.

 

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I just tried something different and it came right out. I lifted the extractor a little and slid a jeweler’s screwdriver tip under the extractor. Then I compressed the extractor plunger fully with another jeweler’s screwdriver and pressed lightly on the other screwdriver tip and the extractor lifted right out. Hope this helps others looking to remove their extractor.

This brings me back to whether the dull orange tint on the bolt face is corrosion or heat-treating.