[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Extractor ripped thru base of casing

Posted: 8/31/2008 6:02:38 AM EDT

Was shooting my RRA entry tactical yesterday, 85 degrees out, burned thru about 150 rounds when I had a jam cleared same, when I noticed a live round didnt look right. The bullet was pushed back almost all the way into the casing. I thought this does not look good, and when I looked in the chamber a brass was still seated in the chamber. I knew that the last round went down range, and I tried pulling the charging handle back several times, with no effect. Luckily a buddy had a cleaning rod and I punched the brass out. When I looked at it the extractor had ripped clean thru the casing at the bottom. I was shooting Winchester 55 grain white box. After clearing same, I shot another 90 rounds no problem. But being the cynic, should I be worried or was this just a bad round or an issue

Posted: 8/31/2008 6:09:03 AM EDT

[#1]

If your chamber looks clean my take is it was and over sized case that caused the problem.

Posted: 8/31/2008 6:09:31 AM EDT

[#2]

how old is the gun? round count? could have been the white box. i have heard of some guys taking the sharp edges off the extractor if this happens much or just replacing it.

Posted: 8/31/2008 6:12:49 AM EDT

[#3]

Rifle is 6 months old, approximately 600 rounds thru her. I know I should have taken a pic, but was so excited about going shooting forgot camera, and that will be the last time I go shooting without a cleaning rod.

Posted: 8/31/2008 6:17:18 AM EDT

[#4]

like rifeshooter said give the gun a good cleaning. how often do you clean it?

Posted: 8/31/2008 6:30:50 AM EDT

[#5]

www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=118&t=392837

Posted: 8/31/2008 6:38:12 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=118&t=392837

+1

Also is the chamber chromed?

BSW

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