I was hoping for some advice;
I just used my SAW Ejector Removal Tool to remove the Ejector Pin on one of my Colt Bolts, in order to headspace the new rifle I built a couple of months ago. The removal was completely uneventful. After checking headspace with a 5.56 NATO field gage, I reinstalled the Extractor, placed the bolt back into my SAW Ejector Removal Tool, and used a roll pin starter punch to begin to install the Ejector Pin. I then used a roll pin punch to finish driving the pin into the Bolt, about 3 light taps prior to the pin becoming flush, BOOM, a piece of the pin broke off and the damn thing flared out...I have NO idea how it happened. Seemed WAY unexpected given the proper tools and gentle working...
I'm pretty well considering ordering 5 more from SAW, and calling it a day (or a week as I wait to reassemble my damn Bolt...)
I was just curious what the tech experts think, and if anyone has any advice for me. I'm pretty hesitant to force this one back in given what happened and what it looks like.
Thanks in advance...
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