Tikka 595 extractor claw removal

[Tom D]

Anyone know the correct way to do this?
i can compress the wee spring under the claw no problem with a small screwdriver but I can't wriggle the claw free. I see from the exploded diagram that it has a small lug that fits into the bolt at the bottom, I'm scared to force it out. There must be an easy way of doing this.....

 

[bobjs]

Anyone know the correct way to do this?
i can compress the wee spring under the claw no problem with a small screwdriver but I can't wriggle the claw free. I see from the exploded diagram that it has a small lug that fits into the bolt at the bottom, I'm scared to force it out. There must be an easy way of doing this.....

compress the spring with a thin blade like the tip of a Stanley knife blade, then the claw should Spring out,

takes a bit of time but you'll get there,

bob.

 

[Tom D]

Thanks, I'll try a thinner blade.

 

[long_range_rob]

Do it in a bag if you want to find all the parts after.

 

[Jager SA]

Do it in a bag if you want to find all the parts after.

Lol yes deffo, or you'll be on the floor with a magnifying glass.

 

[Popa ray]

Thanks for all the replies guys.
I stripped the bolt. It was spotless.
A little bit of fouling inside the bolt at the top towards firing pin end.
I couldn't remove the extractor claw or the pin that pushes out case. I cleaned and worked both but didn't notice any crud ect.
It now seems to be working ok.
I'll have to try it in anger (poor Charlie).
I'll post the outcome.

Thanks again.
Ray