Difficult extraction

[pantannojack]

My 18-3 gave me extract problems. I inspected with a Lyman bore cam to see tiny burrs from manufacture. I twisted a brush with patch & valve lapping compound half way into the chambers. Do not go deeper than the length of a fired cartridge case. The hole narrows for the bullet alignment and pressure seal. I have no issues since then using Federal Auto Match ammo. If one must tap the extractor rod, be very careful to press straight down not to bend said rod. With the double action revolvers we must push out all six at once vs one at a time with the single actions.

 

[ameridaddy]

OP - All three of my S&W 22's had very tight chambers. Here's a thread with lots of commentary:
Chamber reamer - Manson or Clymer? Manson arrived update!!

 

[Rodfac]

The "travelling reamer" is still out there and to my knowledge available to members....

I used it a year ago to clean up my M-18 and a friend's Kit Gun. It was easy, took less than a minute per chamber and came with the reamer, handle assembly, directions and cutting oil.

The whole package at the cost of shipping it to the next guy in need. (maybe $10 postage IIRC)

I returned it to forum member BC38 several months ago. A PM to him may tun up its current location....

BTW, the reaming was easy, done slowly as directed & did not affect either of the gun's accuracy whatsoever...and it probably saved me and my friend a bent ejection rod, as both guns were nearly impossible to eject. Both will easily eject any .22 ammunition we've tried...cheap to $$, they all pop right out. Best Regards, Rod

 

[Sgt. Buzzard]

Had the same problem last year with a new 317. Cleaned it carefully and checked ammo for fit. Bottom line I had a box of Brownig bulk that was horrible. CCI-SV works fine so does Blazer. I have some other assorted bulk ammo stashed away. I'll test the different brands now and then. But I'll never buy anymore Browning.

 

[chief38]

Most of the S&W 22 revolvers are very to extremely tight upon extraction. Reaming the chambers with a Manson Reamer solves that forever in about 30-40 minutes.

Why S&W has never corrected their charge hole spec's is beyond me!

 

[H Richard]

I've done nearly every S&W .22 I've ever owned. Including a K22 Outdoorsman up to a 617.6, both K and J & I Frame. It has no affect on accuracy. It's the only way to resolve the problem.

 

[.38SuperMan]

You can also try different brands of .22 LR, but if several all run tight using a finishing reamer may be the best option.

I have several Smith 22’s including 3 on the J frame. I’ve found brands of ammo vary considerably on degree of difficulty of extraction. I’ve found certain Federal types are easier to extract.

Best thing is buy several different kinds and start experimenting.