Ruger M77 extractor problems.

MeekAndMild · October 30, 2002, 12:26 PM

This is a subject I brought up in The Art of the rifle but got no response.

What is the best fix for an occasional failure to extract in an old style Ruger Model 77? By occasional I mean twice in the last 25 years. But the second time was last week. On the forward surface of the claw is now a curled edge demonstrating it is too thin and/or not properly heat treated.

(Don't say to sell it. This is a gun I'd not ever want to sell as it shoots sub MOA if allowed to cool a few minutes between shots. Five shots in a minute it still gets 1.5 to 2 MOA with factory ammo.)

Will it get worse or stay intermittant? Is the best course of action just to get a new extractor? If so, will the new model extractors fit a 73 series rifle with an 06 boltface? Or would it be at all feasable to take off the old one, lay down a line of Jetweld on the claw, regrind it and heat treat it? (seems like a lot of work but a do-able project)

HankL · October 30, 2002, 07:33 PM

Ruger won't send you a new extractor for free?

MeekAndMild · October 30, 2002, 09:23 PM

Do they have a 25 year warrenty? But that is an idea, maybe I should call them?

George Stringer · October 31, 2002, 08:43 AM

M&M, you might try Trader's Den (218) 666-5083 for the extractor. If they don't have it I wouldn't expect anyone to really. It sounds like a simple job for your gunsmith if you can't find a replacement. And even if you do it's very possible that it too will need adjustment when it's installed. George

Unkel Gilbey · October 31, 2002, 02:13 PM

I would tend to think that Ruger should be able to handle this, but who could be sure without actually checking? I would hazard a guess that at the very least, the bolt would have to be sent in to the factory so that they could fit the piece, but it's possible that they might want you to send the whole rifle.

It's also quite possible that there is some other 'thing' wrong with the rifle which caused the failure in the first place, and they'd be able to check it out, diagnose and fix the problem back there. This (I believe) would be your best course of action. You won't be disappointed with their service.

Best,
Unkel Gilbey

October 30, 2002, 12:26 PM	#1
MeekAndMild Senior Member Join Date: August 2, 2001 Posts: 4,988	Ruger M77 extractor problems. This is a subject I brought up in The Art of the rifle but got no response. What is the best fix for an occasional failure to extract in an old style Ruger Model 77? By occasional I mean twice in the last 25 years. But the second time was last week. On the forward surface of the claw is now a curled edge demonstrating it is too thin and/or not properly heat treated. (Don't say to sell it. This is a gun I'd not ever want to sell as it shoots sub MOA if allowed to cool a few minutes between shots. Five shots in a minute it still gets 1.5 to 2 MOA with factory ammo.) Will it get worse or stay intermittant? Is the best course of action just to get a new extractor? If so, will the new model extractors fit a 73 series rifle with an 06 boltface? Or would it be at all feasable to take off the old one, lay down a line of Jetweld on the claw, regrind it and heat treat it? (seems like a lot of work but a do-able project) __________________ In a few years when the dust finally clears and people start counting their change there is a pretty good chance that President Obama may become known as The Great Absquatulator. You heard it first here on TFL.

October 30, 2002, 07:33 PM	#2
HankL Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 1999 Location: The Sunny South Posts: 2,174	Ruger won't send you a new extractor for free? __________________ Check 6

October 30, 2002, 09:23 PM	#3
MeekAndMild Senior Member Join Date: August 2, 2001 Posts: 4,988	Do they have a 25 year warrenty? But that is an idea, maybe I should call them? __________________ In a few years when the dust finally clears and people start counting their change there is a pretty good chance that President Obama may become known as The Great Absquatulator. You heard it first here on TFL.

October 31, 2002, 02:13 PM	#5
Unkel Gilbey Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 1999 Location: Danby, Vermont Posts: 349	Ruger's Customer service I would tend to think that Ruger should be able to handle this, but who could be sure without actually checking? I would hazard a guess that at the very least, the bolt would have to be sent in to the factory so that they could fit the piece, but it's possible that they might want you to send the whole rifle. It's also quite possible that there is some other 'thing' wrong with the rifle which caused the failure in the first place, and they'd be able to check it out, diagnose and fix the problem back there. This (I believe) would be your best course of action. You won't be disappointed with their service. Best, Unkel Gilbey

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October 31, 2002, 08:43 AM	#4
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	M&M, you might try Trader's Den (218) 666-5083 for the extractor. If they don't have it I wouldn't expect anyone to really. It sounds like a simple job for your gunsmith if you can't find a replacement. And even if you do it's very possible that it too will need adjustment when it's installed. George