Ruger #1 won't extract

Rapidrob · July 17, 2011, 09:11 PM

My Ruger #1 in .223 will not extract the fired cartridge. The extractor kicks as it should but moves out of the extractor groove and slides past the casing leaving it in the chamber.
The extractor has to be able to move to the side as it closes onto the loaded round. It does this with no problem. It then locks into the groove and the block is closed.
The rifle is as new with less than 200 rounds through it. It's not the chamber or the spring. The casing can be pushed out of the chamber with a cleaning rod using no effort at all. Gravity would probably work if the case had more weight.
Any ideas as to how to repair this problem?

dahermit · July 17, 2011, 11:25 PM

I would consult with Ruger. They will surely fix it for free.

mete · July 18, 2011, 09:08 AM

Probably a bad extractor where the hook is not shaped properly.

James K · July 18, 2011, 06:20 PM

It sounds like a problem with the ejector spring or plunger that force the ejector sideways into the extractor groove of the case. I think a chipped or broken ejector would be pretty obvious. Did you buy the rifle new or was it used? If the latter, a previous owner could have worked on the ejector or even lost some parts.

Jim

Peter M. Eick · July 23, 2011, 04:00 PM

Sounds like someone cranked the ejection spring tension way down. Read your manual and it explains how to adjust the spring so it will extract but not eject the case. Do the opposite if you want the brass to fly out.

I cranked mine way down so it just barely kicks it back. I want it so I can grab my brass without hitting the scope bell with my hand.

T. O'Heir · July 24, 2011, 04:27 AM

"...but moves out of the extractor groove..." A Ruger No. 1 doesn't have a separate extractor. It has 9 ejector parts, two of which are springs. One or more of those parts are broken. http://stevespages.com/ipb-ruger-number1.html
The manual is here. http://stevespages.com/pdf/ruger_no1.pdf

Rapidrob · July 31, 2011, 05:23 PM

I stripped the action all of the way down and removed the extractor. There are no broken parts. The spring feels weak to me. I don't think it can keep the edge of the extractor in the groove of the case.

July 18, 2011, 09:08 AM	#3
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	Probably a bad extractor where the hook is not shaped properly. __________________ And Watson , bring your revolver !

July 23, 2011, 04:00 PM	#5
Peter M. Eick Senior Member Join Date: August 3, 1999 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,991	Sounds like someone cranked the ejection spring tension way down. Read your manual and it explains how to adjust the spring so it will extract but not eject the case. Do the opposite if you want the brass to fly out. I cranked mine way down so it just barely kicks it back. I want it so I can grab my brass without hitting the scope bell with my hand. __________________ 10mm and 357sig, the best things to come along since the 38 super!

July 24, 2011, 04:27 AM	#6
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	"...but moves out of the extractor groove..." A Ruger No. 1 doesn't have a separate extractor. It has 9 ejector parts, two of which are springs. One or more of those parts are broken. http://stevespages.com/ipb-ruger-number1.html The manual is here. http://stevespages.com/pdf/ruger_no1.pdf __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

July 31, 2011, 05:23 PM	#7
Rapidrob Member Join Date: January 15, 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 49	I stripped the action all of the way down and removed the extractor. There are no broken parts. The spring feels weak to me. I don't think it can keep the edge of the extractor in the groove of the case. __________________ President NM MILSURPS Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club

July 17, 2011, 09:11 PM	#1
Rapidrob Member Join Date: January 15, 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 49	Ruger #1 won't extract My Ruger #1 in .223 will not extract the fired cartridge. The extractor kicks as it should but moves out of the extractor groove and slides past the casing leaving it in the chamber. The extractor has to be able to move to the side as it closes onto the loaded round. It does this with no problem. It then locks into the groove and the block is closed. The rifle is as new with less than 200 rounds through it. It's not the chamber or the spring. The casing can be pushed out of the chamber with a cleaning rod using no effort at all. Gravity would probably work if the case had more weight. Any ideas as to how to repair this problem? __________________ President NM MILSURPS Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club

July 17, 2011, 11:25 PM	#2
dahermit Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2006 Location: South Central Michigan...near Posts: 6,501	I would consult with Ruger. They will surely fix it for free.

July 18, 2011, 06:20 PM	#4
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	It sounds like a problem with the ejector spring or plunger that force the ejector sideways into the extractor groove of the case. I think a chipped or broken ejector would be pretty obvious. Did you buy the rifle new or was it used? If the latter, a previous owner could have worked on the ejector or even lost some parts. Jim