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<blockquote data-quote="coolhandluke" data-source="post: 2752424" data-attributes="member: 13284"><p>I have not ever read of a single instance where the gas port extractors were any more prone to being damaged. IMHO, the main concern should be how a pre-Hatcher hole extractor ended up on an 03A3. Either it was installed on the bolt body during rebuild (possible) or the rifle has been assembled as a parts gun. If the later is the case, I would double check the bolt body to make sure that it is one that was produced during the improved heat treatment era. If the bolt handle is turned down straight I would seriously consider replacing it. If it is slightly swept back to the rear, you are good to go. It is isn't mentioned often, but early bolts are prone to the same catastrophic failures as the low number receivers due to the heat treatment process.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="coolhandluke, post: 2752424, member: 13284"] I have not ever read of a single instance where the gas port extractors were any more prone to being damaged. IMHO, the main concern should be how a pre-Hatcher hole extractor ended up on an 03A3. Either it was installed on the bolt body during rebuild (possible) or the rifle has been assembled as a parts gun. If the later is the case, I would double check the bolt body to make sure that it is one that was produced during the improved heat treatment era. If the bolt handle is turned down straight I would seriously consider replacing it. If it is slightly swept back to the rear, you are good to go. It is isn't mentioned often, but early bolts are prone to the same catastrophic failures as the low number receivers due to the heat treatment process. [/QUOTE]
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