Well I don't think the wax coating is the problem. I tried bulk Blazer (with coating of wax) and Blazer individualy boxed (no wax) and Federal Target (no wax) and Stingers, CCI SV and Imperial, Dominion and they all would NOT eject without banging the ejector against wood.
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I also shoot cci standard velocity.In my 1947 k22 with a ton of use the ejection is no problem. In my 1959 with only 500 rounds through it i get sticking issues.I wish i had the answer.
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I took a bronze brush and coated it with wet baking soda and ran it through each chamber with my drill on slow speed. The empties don't drop out but they definitely take a lot less effort to eject.
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I *never* used to have this issue, but after shooting my 617 a little more often recently it cropped up. After only three stages of Steel Challenge they'd be incredibly difficult to eject.
I've been using Winchester 333s or 555s. I shot Federal 550s this weekend. After 5 stages of Steel Challenge I didn't experience any increased difficulty, ejected with ease. Had to be the ammo; nothing else was different.
No more Winchesters for the 617.
I've been using Winchester 333s or 555s. I shot Federal 550s this weekend. After 5 stages of Steel Challenge I didn't experience any increased difficulty, ejected with ease. Had to be the ammo; nothing else was different.
No more Winchesters for the 617.
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18 is why I grabbed different ammo when I left my house.
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I have a 1960 K419XXX that I just purchased in pristine condition. Spent today at the range and had to smack the ejector rod each time. Ammo was Federal copper plated HP. Will try another brand soon.
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I have a model 17-3 and a '48 K22. The 17-3 will eat anything. The K22 not so much. The only thing that extracts easy is Federal bulk and Federal Lighting. It does work with some old (25 year old) Winchester Super X and Wildcat, but not the new stuff.
The only advice I can give ya is try a bunch of different brands of ammo and hope that what it likes isn't too expensive.
One thing you should check is the pins under the extractor. If one is gone or if they're loose, that could be causing the problem.
The only advice I can give ya is try a bunch of different brands of ammo and hope that what it likes isn't too expensive.
One thing you should check is the pins under the extractor. If one is gone or if they're loose, that could be causing the problem.
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