Savage 110 ejection problem

[roysha]

This is an early 22-250. It extracts just fine but then drops the case into the magazine well instead of ejecting it.

Suggestions?

[Texas by God]

Check the ejector plunger and see if it's stuck down. Dirt & rust are suspects.
Best, Thomas.

[samari46]

Sometimes little pieces of brass from the extractor can jam the ejector. And agree dirt and crud do as well. If I remember right as it's been sometime since I had the bolt apart of my 110FP in 308, there should be a small pin that holds the ejector in place. With the bolt in a big plastic bag drive out the pin with the proper pin punch and be careful as the spring can launch the ejector never to be seen again. That is why I suggested a large plastic bag. Clean out the ejector recess with any good gun cleaning solvent, lightly oil and reassemble. Hope this helps. Frank

[roysha]

I should have mentioned that I replaced the ejector spring with a new factory spring. The ejector plunger and spring are clean and everything moves freely.

[Southern Son]

Have you ever removed the Bolt Head? If so, did it go back on right, rather than chucking them up and right, they are going down and left?????

[tomme boy]

Get a larger diameter detent ball. You can search on Savageshooters site for the size. It helps. This is a very common problem with Savage rifles. 223 rifles were the worst offenders doing this. I think there is also a newer design extractor.