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Senior Member
Join Date: October 30, 1999
Posts: 883
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Any tool needed to change out M1A extractor?
i heard the only weak link on the Springfield Armory M1A's are the extractors . I bought a USGI extractor and want to know how and what is needed to change it out. Thanks
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Join Date: March 17, 2008
Location: Indiana
Posts: 2,857
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I sure wouldn't try it without one. Fulton has them on their webpage. Do you have a copy of Walt's book?
Watch the compressed ejector spring, it can kill you, apparently. Strong safety glasses and watch where you point it. |
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Join Date: March 13, 2007
Location: Ohio, USA
Posts: 1,220
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Mr. Lahey refers, of course, to the bolt assembly/disassembly tool. Well worth the money, particularly because you should periodically detail strip the bolt to clean out the firing pin channel & etc., so you'll get more than the one-time use out of it.
The book is pretty good, even if I do say so myself ![]() Best regards, Walt PS ...and thanks to Mr. Lahey for the kind recommendation! |
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Join Date: September 13, 2005
Location: Davidson, NC
Posts: 417
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The bolt tool is quite handy and worth the money, but in a pinch you can swap extractors by using a fired .30-06 case.
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#5 |
Member In Memoriam
Join Date: March 17, 1999
Posts: 24,383
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The handle of the M10 cleaning rod (the jointed rod for the M1 rifle) can also be used as a bolt disassembly tool the same way. Put it in the chamber, screwdriver end forward (no it doesn't touch the inside of the chamber), then close the bolt on it the same way. The handle of the M14 tool can also be used but the bolt has to be out of the rifle.
Jim |
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