Savage Improved Extractor Kit

Installing this kit eliminated what I consider the most common and needless problem with Savage bolt action rifles. The case extraction issue. Now, if I had a kit for the Mod 12 bolt I'd have all my issues with Savage set straight.

Advantages: No more "fishing" around for spent cartridges in the chamber.

Disadvantages: I've found NO disadvantages so far

Installed this kit when I had the extractor and ejector out of the bolt. This is a no brainer. Better made than the original parts and the result is improved extraction and ejection. Installs in just a couple of minutes after you figure out how to do it. Installed this with the bolt in a box because I did launch the spring and ball a couple of times till I got it in. A really nice upgrade.

Advantages: Improved extraction and ejection. Better quality than originals.

Disadvantages: None

The spring I received was not the same dimensions as the one previously in bolt. It was way to long and very skinny. I left the old spring in to be able to get detent ball and extractor in place.

Disadvantages: Not sure if extractor ejects spent case as far from gun as expected because of said spring.

This is a great product. I wish I had gotten 1 as soon as I got my 12 FV. I’ve tried since I installed it to move the bolt slow enough to make it fail but it will not. I may order some more just to keep on hand in case I get some more Savages.

Advantages: Very easy to install.
Very positive ejection.
Resonably priced
TW gives you directions on how to install it.

Disadvantages: None except it makes you wonder why Savage doesn’t do this or purchase these to start with.

I installed 4 of these kits in my Savage model 12's(2 .223's and 2 22-250's) for a recent prairie dog shoot. I had trouble with one rifle but it was caused by the original spring being bent. The only part reused by the way. I replaced the original spring, problem solved. At first there is some stiffness but it works out quickly as the parts wear in. All four rifles were used prior to the ejector kits being installed. The ejection process is pretty strong now even when you open the bolt slowly. Installation is straight forward. The instructions are clear even though it might make it seem hard to do install, it's not. The installation is easy. I highly recommend this kit.

Advantages: Strong ejection

Disadvantages: None