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Jason:
The issue with the M-70 extractor that I was referring to was the M-70 Classic introduced around or in 1992 (wilki).

They broke right at the hook when snapped over a cartridge head--they were too brittle--they appeared to be cast.

I bought a couple replacements from Winchester which did exactly the same thing and then IIRC, got a good one from Wisner.

Other folks had the same issue at the same time.

Which goes to show, the design means squat when quality of materials or workmanship is compromised...