[Kestrel]

I've read that the extractors and some other parts have been MIM in the last few years. MIM is not a good material to make and extractor out of. Has anyone had any actual breakages with these rifles?

Thanks,
Steve

[nextjoe]

I haven't seen one break, but Jim Wisner, formerly of Precise Metalsmithing and currently running Wisner's, Inc. reports seeing several of them fail. He makes replacement extractors of machined spring steel.

Website at:

www.gunpartsspecialist.com (http://www.gunpartsspecialist.com)

I haven't used one of those extractors, but I do have one of Jim's three-position safety conversions on a CZ 550 and it's a beautiful and extremely well-made unit. If I had one of the new Model 70s, it would get one of his extractors.

Best,
Joe

[CB900F]

Steve;

I've got a new model Winchester 70 classic, one of the first production run from the late nineties. I shoot it a fair amount also & have not had a problem in that area. I will however inspect it & report further if I see anything out of whack.

900F