cylinder charge-hole burnish

[sophijo]

I have a Smith & Wesson 617 (.22) 10 shot. Ejecting fired cases is problematic. I really have to push on the ejector rod. Unfired cases eject smoothly. I'm thinking of "burnishing" the inside surface of the charge holes, but would appreciate guidance on this.

 

[Drail]

Give the cylinder a good overnight soaking and cleaning first. Then do it again. Normally it's just caused by hard fouling up around the chamber throats. Most S&Ws have very smooth chamber finishes. If this doesn't work get a stainless .22 brush and chuck it in a drill. Not high speed. Run it in and out of each chamber, keep it moving the whole time.

 

[sophijo]

Drail

Thanks, I'll do that.