Sako 85 action question

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Would it be possible to add a plunger type ejector like in a Remington 700 to the Sako 85 bolt face?
Then remove the blade ejector? The blade ejector is at the 6 o'clock position and sends shells upwards.
 
The main problem is not the position of the ejector, but the fit of the extractor. On many Sako 85's there is too much space between extractor and rim. It's a much simpler fix to replace the claw extractor with one that is closer to the boltface. I had a skilled machinist build a new extractor for my Sako 85 in .375 H&H. With only 0.004" clearance the cases are ejected properly to the side. With the original loose clearance, ( can't remember exactly but it was probably about .010" ) the case would build momentum upwards and hit the scope turret. The fix cost me $50. Now I have a reliable dangerous game rifle. If you put a plunger ejector into your rifle, it may work, sort of, but Sako actually does have a version of controlled round feed. If you load a cartridge by pushing one forward from magazine into the chamber but don't close the bolt, a properly fitted extractor will hold the cartridge to the bolt face if the cartridge is pulled back again. Jamming by a double feed is eliminated. If you put a plunger ejector in, and assuming you could get it to work, that feature would be lost.
 
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