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Thread: Broken extractor pin - can't remove

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    Broken extractor pin - can't remove

    Anyone got an idea for this? I have a bolt whose extractor pin broke, and I've been unable to drive it out. As a last resort I can take it to a machine shop and have it drilled out, but I thought I'd check to see if there was something else I could do first.

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    pics?
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    What have you already tried?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tweak View Post
    What have you already tried?
    Umm... putting it in a wooden-jawed vise and firmly hammering away at the pin, mostly. Pics to follow.

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    tried that from both directions?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tweak View Post
    tried that from both directions?
    Yup, it's now protruding out from one side about 1/16" but I can't move it any more - which is what makes me think it's broken.

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    I guess, worst case would be to split the extractor down the middle with a cut off wheel.

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    My guess is that somehow the pin split in half or bent and that's why you can't remove it. Can you somehow (clamp or something) apply extra pressure to the extractor and then attempt to get the pin out? Otherwise like Tweak has mentioned you will need to use Dremel and heavy duty cutting disc to split the extractor and remove it.



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    Breaking the extractor pin while firing would be very hard. Are the brass particles in the receiver or BCG? If so I'll bet a small piece of nrass or copper has managed to wedge itself inside. As such, I'd suggest siaking it in a solvent designed to consume copper/brass fir at least 24hrs. Then resume your efforts of driving the pin out. If you really want to get midevil, iduce some serious cold to shrink the spaces a bit more after it's soaked for a while.

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    This is something I have never heard happening before. I'm looking foward to the pictures & resolution.

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