model 40 question

[argoboy]

I have a model 40 in .22 Hornet which I purchased new, when I got it the gun worked fine but after a few years it would not eject the spent casing after I fired it, I took it to my gunsmith and he repaired it, he said it was not assembled correctly and it works better now but occasionally it will not eject the spent case. I am firing 35 gr. V max pushed by 12.8 grains of Lil Gun with Win cases and fed 205 primers.

[bootsmcguire]

Eject or Extract?

[argoboy]

Eject or Extract?

The gun will not extract the fired case, I have to use a cleaning rod to get it out.

[bootsmcguire]

Have you called/emailed Savage? This was an issue with the Mod 40 and IIRC there was fix for it but can't remember what. I know that my 40 (converted to 22 K-Hornet) Extracts Winchester brass great, but had a couple of issues extracting Rem Brass. The rims on the Rem brass were thicker than the Win Stuff.

[argoboy]

Have you called/emailed Savage? This was an issue with the Mod 40 and IIRC there was fix for it but can't remember what. I know that my 40 (converted to 22 K-Hornet) Extracts Winchester brass great, but had a couple of issues extracting Rem Brass. The rims on the Rem brass were thicker than the Win Stuff.

Yes I called Savage they sent me a new spring clip which did not help. They also asked if I was shooting factory or hand loads?

[bootsmcguire]

Hmmm. Well I can see that question. Handloads cud be running a tad hot and getting stuck is probably the thinking there. Is the extractor engaging the rim of the round at all when it tries to extract?

[short round]

argoboy, early models came with one spring clip, later came with two. Check chamber were extractor comes in contact with the cone shape, that area can develope a burr on inside edge. Two spring clips can be installed, but takes some fitting. Also extractor may need stoned, so that it gets a better grip on rim.

[bootsmcguire]

Short round, all great thoughts. I was unaware of the twin clips.

[argoboy]

thank you, I will try your suggestions.