Kodiak 260

[mickeytkd]

Hello all,
Just came onto this site by chance. I too have just recently receievd one of these rifles which seems to be in excellent condition. A new question i have is has anyone mounted a scope on theirs?

 

[MGB]

By all means yes....... I'm cheap so I use a Tasco 2.5-10x42mm mil-dot with adjustable objective ($70). This scope is great for shooting ground squirrels.

Now the main issue with this is the mounting, you have to use the mounting grooves on the top of the receiver. These are standard mountings for .22's, so be sure to get the correct mounts. No matter how you tighten them the rings are going to slide a bit after shooting several hundred rounds. I have used red loc-tite in the groove to help put off the inevitable after all this is a magnum...... LOL

I really enjoy this gun when walking through a field shooting ground squirrels. You can have a pocket full of shells and after shooting several you can just flip it over and drop a few rounds in. You don't have to mess with loading magazines and swap them out, it is so simple to never run empty. Well unless there are just so many of them one can't load fast enough and the gun gets too hot..... Things can go sideways in a hurry, then it can get down to hand to hand combat..... all you have to remember is to keep the last round for yourself......

But ya scopes on these are ok....

see post #8.

MGB

 

[mickeytkd]

Thanks alot MGB for the info. Was glad to hear I wouldn't have to do any tapping. I have no info in this gun and previous owner had passed away a few years ago and widow decided to just give away this gun and a few other rare ones for nothing. Of course i didn't ask if she had any manuals so I'm flying blind looking up info on these and this is how I came to this site. You guys provided alot of much needed info. Again thanks

 

[MGB]

Your Welcome friend, and if you have more questions we'll be here.

Regards,
MGB

 

[rgee]

Kodiak 260 Scope

I have a Weaver V22A mounted on mine, to my eyes the smaller 7/8" diameter scope complements the lines of the gun. My Kodiak seems to cycle standard velocity 40 grain rounds the best (Winchester Super X) but it will not cycle Dynapoints. Anybody have luck with any of the newer 30 or 33 grain rounds?

 

[WCP1]

Pics from WCP1

"The disassembly instructions are the same as you have written for the right handle model except for the bolt guide. The bolt handle is permanently attached to the counter weight bar."

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Thanks for your info Bill I'm sure this will be a help to others.

Regards,
MGB

Found some more information on the Kodiak 260. Colt manufactured it as the COURIER, COLTEER and the STAGECOACH. Here are photos of the exploded view and the parts list, they are from an old NUMRICH GPC catalog that I kept for reference purposes and then forgot that I had it.

THese should help others a lot if you want to post them.

http://www.fototime.com/27288B1E6FDCFD4/standard.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/DD4202974B5DA10/standard.jpg

WCP1

 

[WCP1]

Do you know how to remove the extractor from the Kodiak Mdl. 260 with the left hand cocking handle? The spring is weak and I need to replace it.

Thanks.

WCP1

 

[MGB]

I'd say it is the same as the others. Once the bolt is removed the extractor is acessable. It's been awhile since I took mine apart, I'd have to do that to actually give you any good info about it. However it seems that there are three parts; extractor, spring, & plunger. You take a small punch and push the plunger back through the hole in the bolt on the ejection port side and then the extractor will slide out of the slot in the side of the bolt. Be careful of that plunger and spring....... I seem to recall having to look a bit to find mine....... LOL

Good Luck,
MGB

 

[JT 22 260]

Hi i also got my Kodiak Mdl. 260 from my grandpa and also its kind of damaged what happen is he loaned it to someone that put 22 lr shells in the gun and broke it well i read all the good info on this forum but still i went to the NUMRICH GPC web site and i dont know what to order first i need the name of part of 2 plastic sides where the bullet slides and goes in the barrel the other part is where after you shot where the shell ejects from the gun if someone can help me it would be great thanks THR for all the good info

 

[MGB]

the first part you need is:
KODIAK 260 Throat Assembly, .22 Mag 54 & 55 937280 $28.95

Then you need either the ejector or the extractor depending on if you need the part that kicks the shell out of the gun or the part that pulls the shell out of the chamber.

Take pics of your repairs in progress and post them here.

Regards,
MGB

 

[JT 22 260]

quick question do you need a firearms dealer to order in Numrich and do you need the serial # cause i cant find it on the gun and i will take pix of gun in progress thank you very much

 

[MGB]

NO to both parts of your question. In general you only need the intervention of an FFL holder when you are buying firearms, or serialized receivers that constitute a firearm. Parts are no big deal. Full auto parts or silencers (class 3) are another story.
Most Kodiaks don't have a serial #.

NEVER give out more info on your hardware than is needed to anyone!

MGB

 

[JT 22 260]

22 260

here are some pix hope it works

 

[JT 22 260]

22 260

this are the pixs

 

[MGB]

From the pic of your bolt you need these parts:
KODIAK 260 parts @ Numrich Gunparts


Item No. 174070B / Extractor / Retail Price: $8.45


Item No. 77440C / Extractor Plunger / Retail Price: $3.85


Item No. 174100B / Extractor Spring / Retail Price: $3.95

All appear to be in stock.

Take pics when doing the install.

Regards,
MGB

 

[dbriddick]

new owner of mod 260 (dbriddick)

I am having a problem with the ejector on my new Kodiak 260.Is the ejector made for both the 22lr/22magnum? Mine could not eject a live 22mag round, because the lead was still in the chamber when the rim hit the ejector. there were 2 locations on the ejector body, so I filed away the one nearest the chamber. Now it will elect the live round perfectly, but some times it willnot eject the fired /empty case. I have a new ejector ordered, but it will be 2 wks befor it gets here. Can anybody give me an answer?

Thanks, and keep the answers coming
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[MGB]

I'm sure the ejector for the Colteer 22lr would not work in the Kodiak 260. I know I'm a bit thick headed (as many can attest to) but I didn't understand what you were filing on. Can you please either post a pic or explain more about what you did?

Where did you order your parts from?

Regards,
MGB

 

[dbriddick]

KODIAK 260 ejector problem

The ejector I am talking about came in the rifle, along with a damaged throat. The gun jamed when you would try to load it. I ordered new parts (throat parts R&L ) I did not at this time know about the ejector.after installing the new throat parts, I started trying to load the gun when I noticed the unfired round would not eject because the bullet wasn't being extracted far enough. The projectile did not clear the chamber, it needed about 1/4 inch. that is when I noticed the two notches on the ejector. standing a 22 lr and a 22 mag side x side I noticed the difference was about the distance between the two notches. Thus I filed away the first notch. the gun functioned perfectly by hand, but when it is fired the bolt does not go back far enough to eject the empty hull. I have a new ejector coming so I guess I will realy know when it gets here/ about 2 wks.

Thanks for the answer, and sorry I didnot explain better.
dbriddick

 

[MGB]

Thank you for the explaination, but did your ejector look like this?



If so where were the notches you mentioned? It sounds to me like you had the wrong part to begin with.

Where did you get your parts from that they are taking so long to send to you?

Regards,
MGB

 

[dbriddick]

KODIAK 260 ejector problem

I can;t see your ejector very clear, however it does look the same . If yours has two notches within the last 1/2 inch it is the same. The parts are coming from Bob gun parts, in Arkansas. www.gun-parts.com/bob
He states that he is a one man operation, and has health issues. therefore he is covered-up in orders and does what he can. The parts I got did come just as he said. I was satisfied.

thanks again
dbriddick

 

[Whellenman]

Mine is the carbine version. Short barrel, strait stock.

 

[dbriddick]

need the ejector in the picture.

I want to say I need an ejector just like the one pictured in the display of parts.I ordered one from Bob's gunparts In Royal Arkansas, but when I got it it was the wrong one. If you know someone that might have one, please let me know. Numrich Arms is sold out, and the part they show does not look right.

dbriddick

[email protected]

 

[MGB]

I just checked Numrich Gunparts Corp. they are currently out of that part, but get parts in all the time. I'd check again in a couple of weeks. Other than that I suggest just the good o'l on line search for Kodiak 260 parts. Seems to me that there is another place that had a fair supply when I was looking but I don't recall it right now other than it was not where you got yours from. I am sure of that.

Regards,
MGB

 

[dbriddick]

KODIAK 260 ejector problem

MGB,
Thank you for all your help. I finelay got my 260 working.The problem I realy had was (ammo), I was using winchester 4o gr. hp. I bought a box of CCI 40 gr. hp. yesterday, went out this morning the gun worked flawlessly!!
Please pass this on it might help someone.

Again
Thank you
dbriddick

 

[pvaught]

Gents,
Some of this you have already heard, but........
I have found out a bit about this Kodiak 260. First off it was made some time between 1963 & 1966. It is stamped KODIAK, North Haven, Conn. USA Model 260 .22 WMR. No S/N. The butt plate has four circles like a target. It is tube fed and it is the first semi-auto 22 magnum. Kodiak made this in a 22 LR too, and also made a centerfire bolt action rifle (Model 158 Deluxe), and a slide action shotgun (Model 458). While Kodiak long guns are rare and extremely well made, that does not necessarily mean valuable (yet). Collectability to date has been minimal with most specimens selling at a slight premium over similar quality trade name counterparts of that era. Prior to 1963, Kodiak firearms were marketed under the trade name of Jefferson. Colt sold the 22 version under the name Colteer. Some of the Colteer parts work on the Kodiak magnum.

I found that info about Colt selling them a bit humorous as during this same time period Winchester made a 200 series of tubular magazine .22lr & ,22 WMR's. The 22lr's were 250 lever action, 270 slide action, & 290 semi-auto. The 22 WMR's were 255, & 275, no 295 semi-auto. This Kodiak is very similar to these in style and makes a nice fit if you had a collection of them.

There were two styles for operating the bolt on these. One has a knob on the left side of the barrel similar to my old Winchester 22. The other has the cocking handle on the right side of the bolt similar to the Ruger 10/22. On the 22 magnum there is no spring on top of the bolt. The return / action spring is located in front of the receiver under the barrel and the magazine tube works as a guide rod for it. On the 22 LR version (Colt Colteer) there is a bolt return spring on top of the bolt connected to the cocking handle very similar to the Ruger 10/22. Some of the cocking handles are black nylon some are metal. I have one of each. I do not have one of the left side cockers, but I have emailed a fellow that does. Numrich has in their Colteer section both styles of cocking handles w/ & w/o spring attached. I have been told that the one without a spring is the one that works on the Kodiak 260.

The following is info for my Kodiak:

To disassemble the Kodiak I start by removing the magazine tube plunger by sliding it all the way out.
Open the bolt and make sure it is clear then just leave it cocked.
Turn it over and remove the screw on the bottom and in front of the trigger guard. Then remove the trigger assembly housing from the bottom of the receiver.
Remove the screw on the bottom of the forend and slide the forend forward. Just as it clears the counter weight, you can lift it off.
Now remove the small magazine tube retaining screw from the magazine tube bracket.
Remove the magazine tube by sliding it forward away from receiver through the forend retaining bracket, action spring (remove the spring), and the counter weight.
Slide the counter weight, action bars, and bolt all the way to the rear, and just lift out the assembly.(sliding the bolt rearward, and out, etc.)
The cocking handle should just drop out from the top of the bolt then move it forward and remove it through the ejection port.
Remove the ejector plate from the side of the receiver.
To remove the stock remove the butt plate and the stock bolt beneath it.

Well that about sums up everything I know about this rifle. I can't wait to actually see how it shoots, and what particular type / brand of ammo it likes (hope it’s the cheap stuff).



Regards,
MGB

Hey, what are the parts called in those two pictures on the right hand side for the Kodiak 260? I am trying to find a replacement peice for mine for the long part that has the two arms connected to the tube-thingy but Numrich does not have pictures so I don't have any idea what it is called.