15-22 Extractor Spring

digitaleagle12 said:
Thanks for checking out the extractor spring from E-bay - I just put an order in for one myself so I have an extra on hand for my 15-22. I would imagine, (with this good info) the E-bay vendor won't have them around much longer either. :D

The extractor is a bit tricky to get out and back in, but after you do it a few times, it's pretty easy. I now take it apart every time I clean the rifle because it gets really dirty in there.

Nice looking setup you have there!

Thanks again for the helpful information.
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That reminds me. Upon removal of extractor items, perhaps up to twenty pieces of particulate came out. Charcoal color and each about the size of a grain of black pepper, some a tad larger. Figured it was unburned powder.

Regarding the springs. Just hoping it'll give us 15-22 owners a larger source to pull from. Perhaps others know but I noticed Numrich uses internal SKU numbers as opposed to the S&W part number. Just a heads up for folks if they go searching parts numbers. Not all that uncommon though some include the actual part number along with their SKU.
 
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Kenneth07ex said:
My spring isn't new, but the rifle has a low round count. I measured the spring with a steel ruler, that has metric as well as inch marked. The spring measured just a hair under 3/4 inch× 1/8 inch. The metric was more accurate at 2 cm. × 3 mm. Hope this helps. Anyone know if the10/22 spring would match? I've never put em beside each other, but they would be similar. Maybe?
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Being a bit OCD and at times looking for a challenge, tonight I pursued the 10/22 possibility. The extractor spring for the 10/22 appears to be the same for the mkii pistol and possibly the mkiii Ruger. Anyhow, it looks very similar to the S&W spring to include same number of coils. I did find that the 10/22 spring comes in 3 different sizes (lengths most likely depending on year model however I find only one standard length). Ordered 2 from Midway moments ago and will post my findings. If nothing else, I have a 10/22 so no biggie. It'll be great if it works because it's readily available from several locations. If Ruger wants to furnish parts for my 15-22 in S&W's absence, so be it.
 
Ruger springs arrived today. Likely won't work however if the 15-22 extractor spring channel is large enough diameter, they might do in a pinch. The 15-22 extractor spring diameter is 0.104". The Ruger 10/22 is 0.110+" diameter and approx 3/32" - 1/8" longer. Wire thickness was a tad thinner than 15-22.
 
Well, bamashooter, you sir, are the once, all time, and forever MAN. Thanks so very much for sticking with this (my) issue. When I bought the rifle, years ago, it had the occasional fte. It didn't bother me, hey it's a .22, and it way less than $400.oo bucks out the door, but it got progressively worse, no matter how well or how often I cleaned it, until one time, a little over a year ago, a spent case actually got stuck in the ejection port. No joke. As the bolt came forward it jammed the sharp edges of the fired round into the plastic. Disgusted, I put the rifle away. Earlier this year a bunch of buddies decided to meet @ the range and shoot just for "fun" (we are all 3gunners). One guy was bringing his son out and asked me to bring the rifle. We couldn't get five clean shots in a row to eject. I took it home, fed up, finally deciding to send SW back their piece of junk, gave it an extremely thorough cleaning, and low and behold guess what? Have you ever removed your extractor? How did you do it? By pushing rearward on it & tilting in out. Guess what happened the time the case got stuck? That's right, when I disassembled the rifle there was no extractor, spring, or rod. I called SW and they were no help. I bought a Volqsquartsen extractor but couldn't find a spring. In the mean time, I was internet surfing around looking for the spring when I came across a video buy a guy (who I owe as much as you) that explained how the ejector should sit just below the bolt, with out touching it, as the bolt actuated back and forth. I checked mine. It was at least 3/16 low. Eureka! Now I had the original problem solved but needed the spring. I got the rod from SW but they would not sell me the spring. That's where you came in. I ordered one off the ebay guy from the link you so very kindly posted. I didn't want to say anything until I reassembled everything and had an opportunity for a test firing @ the range. Well Sir, I'm happy to report the rifle fires faster than I can shoot it. It's amazing. 300 rounds and not a single fte or anything else. Thank you again so very much. If I get a chance I'll post a picture.
Very Sincerely and Gratefully,
Jeff
 
Well that just makes my day. You're very welcome. Glad it worked out for you. I don't understand the spring deal at all and will be glad when they're once more available at the price they should be. Happy shooting!
 
Yes, who woulda' "thunk" it. A spring from a discontinued pistol, bought on ebay, from a company in China (probably) to repair a plastic US rifle on a tip from a guy 4 states away. Thanks again...
 
1Up for the 22A extractor spring. My cousin got a 15-22 this past week. Somehow the extractor blew out the first day he had it. He found the plunger, nothing else. Ordered a VQ extractor and the 22A spring off Ebay from Trivetts. Came in today, 125rds, not an issue. Worked perfect.
 
yet another one for the bamashooter...

1Up for the 22A extractor spring. My cousin got a 15-22 this past week. Somehow the extractor blew out the first day he had it. He found the plunger, nothing else. Ordered a VQ extractor and the 22A spring off Ebay from Trivetts. Came in today, 125rds, not an issue. Worked perfect.[/QUOTE]
 
That plunger looks real similar to the one on my S&W Victory pistol
 
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