Broken Shell Extractor

[pete repete]

in my entire Marine Corps career i only saw a broken shell extractor issued for the M2 50 cal. i dont recall any others and have no experience with one or a situation where i have needed one. my question is this: do you keep a broken shell extractor for your weapons and why? is it because you shoot reloaded brass?

 

[M118LR]

in my entire Marine Corps career i only saw a broken shell extractor issued for the M2 50 cal. i dont recall any others and have no experience with one or a situation where i have needed one. my question is this: do you keep a broken shell extractor for your weapons and why? is it because you shoot reloaded brass?

Inside of every case I have a cleaning kit and a shell extractor that matches the rifle. Guess it's a belt and suspenders thing from back in the day when the Wizz Kids wanted US to use plastic fantastics instead of Battle Rifles. Add one to your Drag Bag! If you never need it that's best, but it don't weigh enough to not have one with you should it be required. Lots of kids armed with the original M-16 ain't here to explain how important a broken shell extractor might be. YMMV. JMHO.

 

[Daezee]

Useful in .308 and .303 British by me.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

7.62x54r. Steel case. Had one for the mosin and psl. Never had to use it.