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22 Hornet Case Extractor

yulie22
Howdy, I shoot 22 Hornet in a TC Contender in IHMSA Field Pistol competition. Occassionally we get a separated hornet case. Can anyone tell me where I can buy a 22 Hornet case extractor. Brownells used to list one, but it's no longer available. I live in Australia, so please provide full contact details of sellers, as I probably wouldn't have heard of most USA traders. Cheers, Yulie.[8D]
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  • nononsense
    yulie22,

    Welcome to the Gunbroker Forums!

    I have used a simple, field expedient solution when this occurred to me once.

    This is easier when the T/C is controlled in a vise:

    Break open the action.
    Use a short cleaning rod for pistols; shorter, stiffer.
    Add a .22 caliber brass brush.
    Insert into the chamber but push past the partial case into the bore.
    Pull the rod back towards you.

    The bristles often will pick up the case mouth and aid in the removal.

    Now, if this doesn't work, we'll have to see what the other members suggest.

    Best.
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  • dtknowles
    A couple field tricks that often work, depends on what you have around. The first thing I would try is the bore brush trick. Second is another loaded round, just push it in with light finger pressure then pull it back out and the old case might come with it. Another thing is push a fired .22 rimfire case up in so it will stick in the neck then put a cleaning rod down thru the muzzle to push the combo out. If the .22 rf is not tight enough use a .22 Mag rf case, remember to use fired cases. Another bore brush trick is to use an oversize brush to grab the body, like a 30 cal. Try to push strait so as to not twist the case as that can jam it tighter just push strait in and pull back out. It that doesnt work you can try twisting. Use brass brushes as they grab better than plastic.

    Tim
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  • v35
    I've got a correct one made by W.J. Riebe,3434 Tucker rd., Boise, Idaho 83703.
    If he isn't still in business, contact me at 1flybob@comcast.net
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  • yulie22
    Thanks for the field tips (used most of them before). My permanent field tip is to use a coarse thread roofing iron screw with a 1/4inch OD. Push in to contact the shoulder/neck, turn clockwise with a little pressure and withdraw. Fine for a TC, not so good in a bolt gun. I'm still in the hunt for a factory made item. Riebe is not in business anymore, I tried there a couple of years ago. More help please. Cheers, Yulie.[B)]
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  • tsr1965
    Take an oversized cleaning JAG, like a 30 or 338 caliber, and ,ake sure it will fit in your 22 caliber rod. If you have use of a lathe, turn it down with a reverse taper so it looks like a Christmas tree, with the threads being the trunk. The major diameter should just inside your bore. With a short rod going from breech to muzzle, thread the new JAG on the rod at the muzzle. Slowly pull the rod back thru to the bore using feel to feel when the sharp edge of the reverse taper catches the case mouth. Give a sharp tug on the rod. Repeat as needed.


    If you don't have use of a lathe, do your best with a drill, or dremel.
    Best
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  • cussedemgun
    yulie22,

    The extraction method suggested by nononsense is good & works most of the time. To add a bit to it, I will note that Brownells sells stainless bore brushes. They will grip tighter than brass brushes.

    Do a google search for "cerrosafe"

    For the seriously stuck case, make a chamber cast that extends about 1/2 inch into the throat area. Tap it out from the muzzle end with a wood dowel & the case will come with the cerrosafe plug.

    Jim
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  • yulie22
    Cheers everyone for your help. These suggestions are all good. Again, my roofing screw also works. What I'm really after is the factory item for removing separated cases. I shoot competition handgun Silhouette (IHMSA), and if you get a separated case whilst in comp, you need the extractor to drop in - close action - open action and remove, remembering time is of the essence in comps. If I can't get a 22 Hornet extractor I will buy a 223 one from Brownells and re-machine the rear to suit Hornet. If there were factory available units I would probably buy 10 or 15 for my mates over here in Australia. Thanks for the support, Yulie.[8D]
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