Savage 10 FTE completely

[Daniel_187]

So I went and bought the bottom metal for my savage 10FP from CDI and while I was at it got 1 10rd AI mag. I got it all together and was running some dud .308 through it and at least 2 rounds don't extract all the way I.E. rack the bolt back and it pulls the round all the way to the rear and dumps it on the mag. I happens with both dud and snap caps. Any idea's? And no am not baby-ing it, am racking it just like I did before.

[BPTactical]

Are these "dud" rounds with projectile? If so they are too long to accurately eject. Try it with empty casings.

[Delfuego]

Mine will do this with snap-caps, but complete rounds will extract properly. I have also had no issues with spent rounds at the range. Are they getting caught on the flont lip of the mag and knocking them of the extractor?

[Daniel_187]

I will give it a shot with empty cases. thanks guys

[C Ward]

If you cycled these same dummies before with no issues the only thing with changing the bottom metal that would affect ejection will be the action screws . First place I'd look is for interference between the bolt and the rear screw . If the screw is sticking up on the tang and hitting the bolt it can cause issues .

[BPTactical]

If you cycled these same dummies before with no issues the only thing with changing the bottom metal that would affect ejection will be the action screws . First place I'd look is for interference between the bolt and the rear screw . If the screw is sticking up on the tang and hitting the bolt it can cause issues .

Great thought and your absolutely correct. If there is a difference in thickness of the bottom metal or they are counterbored deeper they may interfere.
Good thinking C.

[Daniel_187]

I ran some empty .308 brass and it kicked them out good. I will look at the rear screw and see if its hitting anything

[Delfuego]

Good news, Snap-caps FTE 100% of the time in my rifle