So is there a permanent fix/upgrade that can be done to help with extraction/ejection? Or is it just a matter of keeping spares on hand for when/if things fail?
Yes. There are aftermarket, machined steel extractor kits that come with extra stength extractor and ejector springs. Personsally I've had no issues with the factory extractors and I've lost track of how many Savage 110/11 variants I've owned over the years or how many thousands of rounds I've run through them. I have replaced extractor and ejector springs with stronger aftermarket springs on a couple as well as installed oversized extractor ball bearings to give more positive extraction/ejection. My current Savage .223 has about 2500 rds. on it with no issues and still has factory original parts.
