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May 25, 2000
 
<big>Technical Note 35: Evaluating AR-10 Bolt
Assemblies
for Effective Extraction</big>
 
A recent engineering study of the AR-10 bolt assembly
concluded that
marginal extraction or ejection can be caused by small errors in the location
of the
extractor claw. The problem is especially vexing if combined with a rough or
dusty chamber
(see <a href="tnote01.htm">Technical Bulletin 1, Failures to Extract from
Chrome-Lined
Barrels</a>). This Technical Note provides information useful in diagnosing
components in
malfunctioning rifles. It must not be used to reject parts in rifles that
function
properly; "if it aint broke, dont fix it". A caliper is
required to
conduct the complete evaluation.
First, test to assure that the extractor will hold
a cartridge.
Hook an empty cartridge under the extractor claw and use it to push the ejector
all the
way into the bolt face. If the extractor claw wont catch and hold the
cartridge, the
claw of the extractor is too close to the breech face or the extractor groove
is too
narrow. 
Next, test to assure that the extractor will
release a
cartridge cleanly. Repeat the test above, but then release pressure on
the
cartridge and allow the ejector spring to slowly push the cartridge in the
direction of
the extractor as if it were being ejected. It should pivot out from under the
extractor
smoothly. An interference problem is detected by a "catch" before the
cartridge
breaks free. In an extreme case the cartridge may actually be held in a
"half-ejected" position on the bolt face. If the cartridge breaks
free easily,
no further inspection is normally needed.
Third, inspect the extractor/bolt
relationship. Remove
the carrier group and check to see that the extractor tip is flush
with the end
of the bolt. If it protrudes more than .0025 inch or is set back
more than
.0135 inch, then measure the location of the extractor pin hole in the to
determine if the
bolt or extractor is out of tolerance. 
To check the location of the extractor pin
hole in the
bolt, first remove the extractor. Next, insert the extractor pin
into its
hole in the bolt. Measure the distance from the breech face of the bolt (the
surface with
the firing pin hole in the center) and the rear edge of the extractor pin.
Subtract .062
inch. The result must be between .7435 and .7485 inch. If it is longer or
shorter, the
bolt assembly should be sent to ArmaLite for inspection or replacement. If it
is between
these dimensions, then the extractor is most likely the culprit.
Fourth, add the ArmaLite extractor ring to the
extractor
spring. This rubber ring reinforces the extractor spring and improves
extractor
function.
 
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