I see what you are saying, everything seems to be rolled forward (towards the receiver) x 2. I took a picture but I'm having difficulty uploading it. For what it is worth it does stand above the forend like looking down at two thick nickels.

But be careful in this cocking process - you can damage the forend if you don’t hold it VERY firmly abd don’t let that block of wood slip off the ejector hammers. Those springs are very strong!





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so those hammers need to be cocked back away from the receiver? Started to move them a bit and they are strong! Any tips on this?

also, not sure if this is important but with the extractors open the forend will fit on the barrel easily and very snug

Ejectors, not extractors, right?

correction, extractors

Sorry to have mislead you if you have extractors and not ejectors.

I was able to get one of the hammer s back, but not both. Any suggestions? Thanks as always and i really appreciate everyone's time and input

Something is obviously preventing that ejector hammer from staying cocked. It is often because of dirt, grime, congealed grease or something else.





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