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If your Remington 597 has been giving you grief with stovepipes, failure-to-eject, or just plain picky extraction depending on what ammo you feed it, there's a good chance the factory extractor is the culprit. Remington cut costs on this little part from day one, and it shows after a few thousand rounds. The Exact Edge Extractor from Volquartsen is a direct drop-in replacement that fixes the problem at the source, and it's become one of the more common upgrades 597 owners reach for once they get tired of digging brass out of the receiver.
Instead of stamping this part out of sheet steel like the factory does, Volquartsen cuts the Exact Edge Extractor using an EDM (electrical discharge machining) process that holds tolerances to within +/- 0.0001 inch. That precision lets them position the hook .005 inch closer to the cartridge rim than the original piece, giving it a much more positive grip on the case as it's pulled from the chamber. The part is machined from A2 tool steel and hardened to Rc 58-60, so the edge stays sharp instead of rolling over the way cheaper stamped steel or titanium extractors tend to after repeated impact.
This extractor is built to work across every chambering of the Remington 597, whether you're running .22LR, .22 WMR, or .17 HMR. It's a drop-in swap for the existing extractor and reuses your factory spring and plunger, so there's no need to source extra parts. Installation isn't difficult if you've got some mechanical patience, but the spring and plunger are under tension and can pop out with some force, so it helps to work over a container or with the bolt secured in a vise.
Volquartsen builds these parts in Iowa, and the extractor reflects the kind of attention to detail the company is known for in the rimfire world. For a small, inexpensive part, it tends to make a noticeable difference in how consistently your 597 runs, especially if you've been stuck feeding it only premium ammo just to avoid jams.
This extractor is designed to fit all models of the Remington 597, regardless of chambering. That includes rifles in .22 LR, .22 WMR, and .17 HMR. It's a direct drop-in replacement for the factory piece.
No, this is the extractor only. It's designed to reuse the factory spring and plunger already in your bolt, so you don't need to buy those separately.
Most people can do it at home with basic tools and a little patience. The tricky part is that the spring and plunger are under tension, so it's smart to work over a container or secure the bolt in a vise so nothing goes flying when you pull the old extractor. If you're not comfortable disassembling the bolt, a gunsmith can knock this out quickly.
The factory extractor on the 597 is stamped from sheet steel, which tends to round over or lose its edge over time and lead to stovepipes or failure-to-eject issues. Volquartsen's version is EDM machined from hardened A2 tool steel with a hook positioned closer to the case rim, giving it a stronger, longer-lasting bite on the cartridge.
| UPC | 810162011314 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | VCREE |
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| Shipping Weight | 0.0188 |
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