Gunsmithing Ejector removal?

[jackinfl]

Can someone tell me how to remove the ejector on my Remington 700 bolt?

I see the roll pin and I understand that it has to be drifted out. I have roll pin punches. My main concern is if the ejector has to be depressed to relieve the spring tension, prior to drifting out the roll pin.

Also, I am doing this trying to set up my Full length sizing dies for my chamber. The chamber is a GAP 1995 Palma Match .308...

Thanks,
Jack

 

[WRM]

Re: Ejector removal?

When you drift the pin out, the punch will probably still retain the ejector, so you need to watch for ejector/spring flight when you remove the punch?...

What I do is put an old case in the bench vise and use the extractor as a "pivot" to push the ejector in against the case head. Three hands would make it easier (bolt/punch/hammer).

Cheers,

Bill

 

[n8lusk]

Re: Ejector removal?

I have some step by step photos some where I will try to find and will email when I do

 

[n8lusk]

Re: Ejector removal?

Jack, The photos I had were on power point from a Remington Armorers course and my computer kungfu is broken (I can't save the pics to another media). I will take some pictures when I get off work of disassembly and reassembly if you'd like.

I'm not a smith, but I have been a Rem 700 Armorer for six years. The pictures would be verbatim how Lyle Wheelock (big cheese at Remington and a hell of a guy)showed us how.

Just let me know,
Nathan

 

[jackinfl]

Re: Ejector removal?

PM sent

 

[n8lusk]

Re: Ejector removal?

Jack,

For starters you will need your bolt, a brass casing, factory adjustment tool (hammer) and a 5/64 punch (spare ejector works best or as I usually do, pick up a 5/64 allen wrench. 1/16 punch will work, but if it wiggles a bit you will launch the ejector into frikin space).

Since my bench is filthy and I haven't had my arse kicked all week I found a nice smooth surface on the wife's dining room table.

Holding the bolt with your support hand (bolt face facing away from you), use your small and ring finger to support the bolt. Put the tip of your middle finger over the bolt face to depress the ejector and prevent launch sequences. This frees your thumb and index to hold the punch and strong hand to swing the factory adjustment tool.

Press the ejector slightly with your middle finger (will be hard) and drive the roll pin out (bolt handle will be on you right).

Leave the punch in until you are ready to remove the ejector and ejector spring. You can now hold a finger over the bolt face and remove the punch, releasing the tension on the ejector and spring.

You can use a #27 drill bit to clean the ejector hole by inserting and lightly turning (not to remove metal, but to draw out unwanted gunk).

To replace, place spring on the ejector and then insert into the ejector hole. The cutout should face up towards the lug on the roll pin side. The cutout allows the roll pin to retain the ejector and is the tollerance that allows it to plunge. (sorry I didn't take a picture of this ... been up 24 hours).

Use the shell casing to depress the ejector, MAKING SURE TO KEEP THE CUTOUT ALLIGNED WITH THE ROLL PIN HOLE.

Now insert your punch to help retain the ejector until you can drive the roll pin home.

Press the ejector and slightly recess the punch

Insert the roll pin and tap it in (this will push the punch out the opposite side and retain the ejector.

Now recess your roll pin

And light stake your roll pin hole (the key word is lightly).

Your ejector is now back in service...I hope this helps and sorry it took so long.
Nathan

 

[Impact]

Re: Ejector removal?

good stuff

 

[jackinfl]

Re: Ejector removal?

Thank you.

 

[n8lusk]

Re: Ejector removal?

You're welcome. I sent you that disc through USPS today.

Stay safe,

Nathan