I want to build a match rifle in .22LR with an exposed hammer (match rules). To extract the last possible bit of accuracy from the barrel I want to have it chambered with a tight chamber, don’t know which one yet. My concern is chambering the round and extraction. From what little I know it seems the Stevens 417 action and others, have a caming effect as the breech block has a rolling motion upon closing and this action would work well in that regard, I’m not that fond of the looks of the Stevens action though. Does anyone reading this have any experience with a high wall, low wall or Winder  target rifle that has a match chamber? I’m leaning towards a Winder that has a coil spring action and it also has an extractor that surrounds the rim of the case quite considerably.
Any thoughts or ideas are most welcome.
Cheers Richard

"it also has an extractor that surrounds the rim of the case quite considerably."

GS,
While the concept of this is great there is a fault with this extractor.  The discussion for this has been frequent and heavily debated.  The cartridge is in fact surrounded by this extractor, but the firing pin also strikes the rim of the cartridge at the 6 o'clock position in the chamber which puts this directly over the extractor too.  If the extractor is "fit" perfectly to the barrel and there is no gaps and if everything is clean and no dirt or fouling is under the extractor every time it works flawlessly.  But in real life and gun use, this is rarely the case, the change of position and "give" under a worn or dirty condition extractor has created some issues of ignition that caused some head scratching.   
In a couple of HW and LW re-barrel projects I changed the extractor type, going to a 7 or 9 o'clock position and made these actions shoot very accurately.   
As with many situations, this is only an opinion but for me it is based on my experiences.
The same as you, I'm not terribly fond of the Stevens rifles and that can start quite a riff.  A Ballard, a LW, a HW, a Farrow, a Hepburn, a "Little Sharps",  in this order make my preferred 22 rifles.
My 2¢ 
Greg

Watchthewind posted a piece on this forum recently about a CPA 44 1/2 .22LR bench rest rifle he had built. From the targets he posted, it's a real tack-driver. You might do a search to find his posting. That rifle is capable of shooting 250s.
Perhaps he will chime-in on your post?

Randy,
I say that about Stevens and CPA's and in most games, I chronically get beat by these rifles, even a couple of 44's.

GS,
I have two un-altered HW's one is a musket and second is actually a Winder, both have 6 o'clock fp and extractors.  I don't recall the 9 o'clock fp but that doesn't surprise me either.   These shoot well most of the time, and it's fun to show up with these relics that don't look like anything special, post scores that threaten, and have a good day.
Greg

Grand slam wrote on Oct 26^th, 2021 at 12:55pm:


Hey Richard,
I hope today finds you well. I have submitted an article for publication to The ASSRA Journal reporting my review of a CPA chambered in 22 LR. Without spilling the beans I will say the rifle exceeded any expectations I had for it. It may very well be the most accurate 22 LR rifle I have ever owned. (This includes Anschutz, BSA, Cody Ballard, Cooper, C Sharps and Sako rifles.) I have shot plenty of sub 0.5" groups at 100 yards with it. Keep in mind the scope is a MVA 10X silhouette scope not a high magnification benchrest scope.
There is a really nice CPA Benchrest rifle for sale on guns international.com you might want to check out.
Take Care,
Scott

Without being biased with my love for the Ballard action; it's probably one of the best for a .22LR match rifle. Easy access to the chamber, and a sliding extractor like the Ballard #3, or a custom like Greg and JerryH have both used on Ballard .22 RF rifles. The sliding extractor is far more positive than any other maker's extractor that pivot, and only withdraws the cases a small amount. The sliding draws the case out further and easy to grasp.
I do own a #1 Rolling Block in .22LR that has a custom sliding extractor modified for it, and it makes a wonderful .22 benchrest rifle.

Well I think JerryH is doing extremely well with his heavy barreled Ballard .22LR. But if he isn't then speak up and say so?

You mentioned the Ballard has a "faster lock time based on your personal experience". Just how much personal experience do you have shooting a Ballard? Thought you previously said you'd never owned one and had no interest in a Ballard?

I personally don't have any interest in Ballards and I have never owned one. But that does not mean I have not shot several over the past 23 years of competitive shooting. So why is it that you are now questioning my own personal experiences that you have absolutely no knowledge about?