22-250 Problems

[Roentgen]

Gentlemen,

Just got back from the range.  Overall it was a good experience.  Some shooting is better than none.

These were the initial break-in rounds for the 22-250 Ultra.  I did the usual JB and shooters #9 cleaning prior to visiting the range.  I only shoot the rifle about 40 times as the release button gave me trouble.  It was extremely difficult to depress after each firing.  Additionally, the extractor would not catch the fired casing.  Once the barrel was open, I would re-close and only then would it catch the empty.

I had no problems with new unfired bullets.  Put them in, close the barrel and re-open:  easy extraction.  The problems only occurred after each firing.

I tried cleaning excess oil/debris but this did not help.  I continued to fire as I was having fun and I was truly hoping the problem would resolve but not so.

Any suggestions?  Or should I just ship it back?

Ammo:  Factory Federal Premium V-Shock and Hornady.  The groups were coming together but my thumb was killing me from applying so much pressure just to break the barrel open.

Thanks.
Roentgen

[quickdtoo]

Look at the underlug pics near the bottom of the page in the FAQs, if you have the first generation extractor, it was notorious for failure to extract, that's why there is a 2nd gen extractor.

Usually a hard to open barrel/barrel release is caused by too hot of load, I've experienced that with the 300WSM barrel. Take a look at the barrel/frame gap at the top of the barrel after the shot before breaking it open, look sideway across it to see if you can see a gap, if there's a gap, the loads are too hot. Even some factory loads are too hot, Hornady is one that's been reported to be.

As usual, make sure there's no oil on the latch or latch shelf. The shelf could be rough too, that may cause the barrel release button to be hard to press to release the barrel.

Tim

[Roentgen]

Tim,

As always thanks for the info and fast response.  I took her apart and I have the second generation extractor.  There was still some oil and this may be part of the problem.  I will try different bullets/makes and see if this makes a difference.

Now my problem is the oil.  How do I get the 22-250 squeaky clean?

Thanks.

[quickdtoo]

One big problem that's easily solved is how the rifle is stored, oil will run down the bore and out the chamber and onto the latch if stored muzzle up, I solved that issue by storing them muzzle down, just like my muzzleloaders. If you get solvent on the latch while cleaning at the range, use a Q-tip and alcohol to clean and dry the latch shelf and/or latch if needed.

Tim

Bottoms up!!