Ever fixed a broken extractor at home?

[Bullseye_joe]

Has anybody here tackled a busted extractor on their own? I'm wondering how tough the job really is, and if it's better left to a smith

 

[Saudade]

Depends on the gun. What model is it?

Just an FYI, I use the LIGHT theme and can barely see your post. I had to block it out (like in copy/paste) to be able to read it.

 

[Havasu]

Ive found dark theme is easier for my old eyes.

 

[Saudade]

@Havasu . I can see your text OK.

@Bullseye_joe I can see your text OK if I switch to Dark Mode. Are you changing the text color when you type? Not a big deal though. And Welcome to the forum!

 

[ntsqd]

Like asked, depends on the make & model. An AR extractor is simple, A Savage 10/110 extractor is almost as easy, a Rem 700 extractor needs special tools. If it is a Rem 700 there may be some value in having it converted to use the AR extractor.

 

[Bullseye_joe]

@Havasu . I can see your text OK.

@Bullseye_joe I can see your text OK if I switch to Dark Mode. Are you changing the text color when you type? Not a big deal though. And Welcome to the forum!

Ah, thanks. I didn't realize the text was hard to read on light mode..I am on dark mode and it looked completely normal, but I switched and saw what you were saying

 

[Bullseye_joe]

Like asked, depends on the make & model. An AR extractor is simple, A Savage 10/110 extractor is almost as easy, a Rem 700 extractor needs special tools. If it is a Rem 700 there may be some value in having it converted to use the AR extractor.

Got it, thanks! I've got a Rem 700, so sounds like I might need a gunsmith or special tools. That idea of converting to an AR-style extractor actually sounds pretty handy

 

[ntsqd]

4th item down from the top:
https://www.kampfeldcustom.com/boltfluting0914_003.htm

 

[waveslayer]

No it is easy, with the right tools

 

[ntsqd]

The cost of those tools for a one-time job makes it hard to justify unless it is being done for the education of doing it.

 

[waveslayer]

A punch? Hammer? Use them for other fixes

 

[ntsqd]

For setting that rivet too? What 'anvil'?

 

[waveslayer]

Most are rivetless , does his have a rivet

 

[ntsqd]

Interesting, all that I've seen had rivets. Just assumed his had one. BUT it has been a while since I've handled as many as I used to.