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When using the bolt disassembly tool, don't bottom out the ejector flush with the bolt face.
It only needs tension relieved off the roll pin.
I don't hit the pin out all the way, just enough to remove the ejector and spring, that way it is already started when I punch it back in.
I do them all the time, as I chamfer the ejector pin face on many bolts.
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You're spot on about tension. I bottom my tool on the bolt face, then loosen it a bit. That keeps enough tension on the bolt to keep it in the tool, but doesn't allow the ejector to rub on the pin.
The bit I highlighted in red takes a very careful hand and a lot of practice. Using a roll pin starter makes it simpler for me - I just drive the pin all the way out, and then start it again with my 1/16" starter punch.
With all of this discussion, I must add a plug for the
ARFCOM Bolt Assembly Block. The picture on the online store page for this gadget needs to be updated to show how to use it - you use an empty case to compress the ejector, and the block retains the case perfectly to keep the bolt in the block. You need the extractor to be installed for it to work, but that's no problem. The thing is light enough to keep in a range bag if you wanted, but it does its job perfectly, including holding the bolt still enough to make removing AND installing the ejector retainer pin pretty easy.