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I have a pre-64 model 70 in 270 that appears to had too much gap between the extractor and bolt face. Gun will extract most times the bolt is worked fast. Drops the shell if moved medium to slow speed. Local gunsmith is going to try to adjust it. Do the extractors have room to adjust? If I need to buy a different extractor what do I buy? Aftermarket or try to find used?
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It's possible the extractor just needs to have the tension adjusted.. IF that fails, then a new one might be just the ticket... Williams makes excellent units.
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I have a pre-64 model 70 in 270 that appears to had too much gap between the extractor and bolt face. Gun will extract most times the bolt is worked fast. Drops the shell if moved medium to slow speed. Local gunsmith is going to try to adjust it. Do the extractors have room to adjust? If I need to buy a different extractor what do I buy? Aftermarket or try to find used?
Thanks! Your extractor probably has a hairline crack in it. Your best option is to replace it..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I have a pre-64 model 70 in 270 that appears to had too much gap between the extractor and bolt face. Gun will extract most times the bolt is worked fast. Drops the shell if moved medium to slow speed. Local gunsmith is going to try to adjust it. Do the extractors have room to adjust? If I need to buy a different extractor what do I buy? Aftermarket or try to find used?
Thanks! Your extractor probably has a hairline crack in it. Your best option is to replace it.. That's quite a stretch! Pay attention to what Redneck posted
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I have a pre-64 model 70 in 270 that appears to had too much gap between the extractor and bolt face. Gun will extract most times the bolt is worked fast. Drops the shell if moved medium to slow speed. Local gunsmith is going to try to adjust it. Do the extractors have room to adjust? If I need to buy a different extractor what do I buy? Aftermarket or try to find used?
Thanks! Your extractor probably has a hairline crack in it. Your best option is to replace it.. That's quite a stretch! Pay attention to what Redneck posted Why don't you lick my balls. Redneck isn't the only person here that knows Winchesters. Hint... When you get a clue, why don't you come back and post something worth a [bleep]..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Wow, that's quite a rant! "Lick your balls" are you gay also?
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Redneck isn't the only person here that knows Winchesters. Very true... In fact, I'm probably in the middle somewhere as to M70 knowledge.. However, in over 40 years of working with M70s but only 20 (now) professionally, I have NEVER seen, nor heard of, a "hairline crack" in a M70 extractor.. Show me one...if you can....
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Redneck isn't the only person here that knows Winchesters. Very true... In fact, I'm probably in the middle somewhere as to M70 knowledge.. However, in over 40 years of working with M70s but only 20 (now) professionally, I have NEVER seen, nor heard of, a "hairline crack" in a M70 extractor.. Show me one...if you can.... Yup! Broke maybe but not cracked
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Is the pre-64 and the 70 classic extractor the same unit?
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Greggo, About 7-8 years ago, I had a similar problem with my M70 Safari Express .416 Rem and Redneck actually helped me out via PMs to figure out the problem. I tried the obvious of just replacing the extractor with a Williams and when that wouldn't work, I corresponded quite a bit with Williams on the specs they used for machining their extractors. Williams went above and beyond and sent me several additional extractors to try. Ultimately, I ended up purchasing one from Wisners that solved the problem. I believe I concluded that the extractor groove, cut into the bolt of my rifle, was cut a little off and the "standard" extractors would not work well, even when adjusted as much as possible to hold the case. Not sure why exactly the Wisner extractor worked and the others didn't. Guess I just got lucky with the right tolerances on that one.
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Is the pre-64 and the 70 classic extractor the same unit? I verified today that they are in fact the same part...also that the gas block from the classic can be retro fit to the pre64 fwiw. A worth mod imho
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I picked my rifle up at the gunsmith tonight. He was able to adjust the extractor and it appears to function well now. Thanks for the input all. Said if I have any other issues it's time for a new extractor.
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I picked my rifle up at the gunsmith tonight. He was able to adjust the extractor and it appears to function well now. Thanks for the input all. Said if I have any other issues it's time for a new extractor. Glad you are back up and running. I suspect that by "adjust", your gunsmith has either restored some lost curve back into the extractor, or has somehow addressed a problem with the tabs on your extractor ring. I have seen rifles with each of these problems. Extractor rings can frequently be repaired without any further issues. Re-curving extractors, not so much. The problem with an extractor which has lost its curve is that it is evidence the extractor did not receive good heat treat from the factory and does not possess the spring stiffness properties it is supposed to have. If after a short while you find your extractor rotates loosely on the bolt, or if the tail of the extractor is no longer pressing firmly against the shaft of the bolt, then you may need to replace the extractor. Good luck! Justin
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Good info to remember, in spite of the fireworks.
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He mentioned that he was able to adjust an area by the curvature, but that it was maxed out. Any moreadjustment would interfere with the lugs.
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