Ruger M77 extractor problems.

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MeekAndMild

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This is a subject I brought up in The Art of the rifle but got no response.

What is the best fix for an occasional failure to extract in an old style Ruger Model 77? By occasional I mean twice in the last 25 years. But the second time was last week. On the forward surface of the claw is now a curled edge demonstrating it is too thin and/or not properly heat treated.

(Don't say to sell it. This is a gun I'd not ever want to sell as it shoots sub MOA if allowed to cool a few minutes between shots. Five shots in a minute it still gets 1.5 to 2 MOA with factory ammo.)

Will it get worse or stay intermittant? Is the best course of action just to get a new extractor? If so, will the new model extractors fit a 73 series rifle with an 06 boltface? Or would it be at all feasable to take off the old one, lay down a line of Jetweld on the claw, regrind it and heat treat it? (seems like a lot of work but a do-able project)
 
M&M, you might try Trader's Den (218) 666-5083 for the extractor. If they don't have it I wouldn't expect anyone to really. It sounds like a simple job for your gunsmith if you can't find a replacement. And even if you do it's very possible that it too will need adjustment when it's installed. George
 
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I would tend to think that Ruger should be able to handle this, but who could be sure without actually checking? I would hazard a guess that at the very least, the bolt would have to be sent in to the factory so that they could fit the piece, but it's possible that they might want you to send the whole rifle.

It's also quite possible that there is some other 'thing' wrong with the rifle which caused the failure in the first place, and they'd be able to check it out, diagnose and fix the problem back there. This (I believe) would be your best course of action. You won't be disappointed with their service.

Best,
Unkel Gilbey
 
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