Cutthroat Cody Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 would like to ask if my fellow cowboys/cowgirls have a method or a procedure to remove this top pin. Last one I did got so beat up I decided to replace it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Dead Ed Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Check out Bullets by Scarlett, #ScarlettDarlin she and others sell a jig that helps hold everything in the right place and then you can tap out the pin. Bought one from her at EOT. Makes the job a cinch. you’ll need to pull the bolt too, obviously. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 (edited) I never reuse the pin. Cut a new one from proper size drill bit shaft, or even some iron wire. If you spot drill one side of the bolt just enough to put a dimple centered on the pin, it will be easier to put the punch on the end of the pin, this time and all the times in the future. And a lot easier to start the new pin without bending it. good luck, GJ Edited October 12, 2021 by Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 I got my bench block from @KingSnake. It works great. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Payne Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 9 hours ago, Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 said: I never reuse the pin. Cut a new one from proper size drill bit shaft, or even some iron wire. If you spot drill one side of the bolt just enough to put a dimple centered on the pin, it will be easier to put the punch on the end of the pin, this time and all the times in the future. And a lot easier to start the new pin without bending it. good luck, GJ Great tip! Thx for this one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runamuck, SASS #49216L Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 On my few previous 73’s I didn’t have a problem with it they all came out relatively easy. On my new 73 that pin, even with a jig that son of a gun was a bearcat to get out each and every time it was like a battle royale. After the third time I was afraid to try to take it out again because the bolt was totally beat to hell and probably would not have survive the fourth time. Put in a boogie bolt with the coil spring and cleaning channel haven’t been happier no more heartburn! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingSnake Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Scarlet Darlin and I both offer this Bolt Bench Block. We also offer a pin punch and replacement pin material. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Dead Ed Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 5 minutes ago, KingSnake said: Scarlet Darlin and I both offer this Bolt Bench Block. We also offer a pin punch and replacement pin material. Got one, works like a charm! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G W Wade Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 My question if I may. Why are you removing the extractor so often. I don't shoot as much as a lot of you due to weather up here but I havn't removed one from my rifle in 15 yrs GW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingSnake Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 7 hours ago, G W Wade said: My question if I may. Why are you removing the extractor so often. I don't shoot as much as a lot of you due to weather up here but I havn't removed one from my rifle in 15 yrs GW You can wait till the extractor fails or you can clean the buildup out periodically and avoid the problem. My wife and I shoot every weekend year round and I now clean them a couple times a year. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 7 hours ago, G W Wade said: My question if I may. Why are you removing the extractor so often. I don't shoot as much as a lot of you due to weather up here but I havn't removed one from my rifle in 15 yrs GW Plus, if you shoot Black Powder (or substitute) it WILL get gunky. See before and after pictures. BEFORE AFTER: 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G W Wade Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Not worthy of the holy black Only shoot the heathen smokeless and like I said , our season is usually only 7-8 months and lucky to shoot twice a month. Usually can pull mine up to squirt cleaner underneath the blow out with air then lube. Forgot about you true shooters Thanks GW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 It'll stay clean if you shoot a dash caliber. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutthroat Cody Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 I bought that extractor jig from Scarlett Darling and when I took it out, OMG to say the least........ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Yep. Clean the firing pin channel where you are in there! It's almost that bad, most likely. good luck, GJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G W Wade Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Surprised not much is said about this. Go to Lefty Wheeler helpful tips on his website. Open PDF labeled Clean Bolt Slots Pretty neat idea in my opinion GW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G W Wade Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Never meet Lefty. But the man has some interesting ideas and is very helpful when you have problems GW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Cutthroat Cody said: I bought that extractor jig from Scarlett Darling and when I took it out, OMG to say the least........ I know, right?! It’s crazy how much gunk is up in there! Glad the jig worked and your extractor is clean! Happy shooting! Hugs! Scarlett 1 hour ago, Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 said: Yep. Clean the firing pin channel where you are in there! It's almost that bad, most likely. good luck, GJ I clean mine frequently! It’s never been as bad as my extractor! Hugs! Scarlett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutthroat Cody Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 yep, did that as well........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder SASS #13056 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 The link to helpful hints: https://wheelergunworks.weebly.com/helpful-hints.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Don't have the problem anymore. Annealed cases eliminated the Blow-By. Rifles shoot super clean you betcha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 The hint to tighten up the guessing game is to determine as much as possible what is on the head stamp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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