Cosmoline
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I've run into my first major parts-related problem with a Mosin. I have a nice Tikka M91 but the extractor claw is on its last legs. It works OK, but is pretty weak and looks to be about 100 years old. I have several brand new ones around so instead of waiting for it to break in the field I decided to remove it. But it won't budge, because it's been in there for a century and has been rusted over and cleaned multiple times.
Then I had the bright idea of intentionally splitting the top part off so my pin would have direct purchase on the base. Then I figured I'd be able to pound it out in the vise, no problemo.
Well the problem is, I can't break the dang thing! I've tried hammering it and using big pliers, but it keeps bouncing back and won't even bend out of shape.
This thing is terrible.
Then I had the bright idea of intentionally splitting the top part off so my pin would have direct purchase on the base. Then I figured I'd be able to pound it out in the vise, no problemo.
Well the problem is, I can't break the dang thing! I've tried hammering it and using big pliers, but it keeps bouncing back and won't even bend out of shape.
This thing is terrible.