Just A Thought - I wonder if the broken ejector-spring event could be related to using the OKIE head-space gauge with the striker mechanism still in the bolt?

(Although it has a relief notch, maybe the 'slightly magnetic' gauge shifted and the ejector was excessively pressed upward by the gauge)?

I know this is pretty farfetched, but, failure of this spring (or any Krag part) is a pretty rare occurrence.

Did you use the same gauges that you got for your 7.62X54R Mosin?

It is always good procedure to use a head-space gauge with a 'stripped' bolt and only gentle finger pressure.

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