1962 Cooey 64 : Barrel stuck to receiver and wont come off

Dont twist whatever you do. You will bend the ejecter then it wont cycle right. Try putting some oil or wd-40 around the barrel and reciever then let it sit for a hour or so. Then get someone else to hold the receiver as you pull on the barrel and it should come free. Remeber dont twist.
 
x2 on "dont twist or, torque" (it is sooo tempting to do so!)

After oiling it:
I adore my 64's but, don't like it when this happens. Hold barreled action with action pointing down.(over something soft...I do it on my kitchen table over a towel). Tap the receiver with a chunk 'o' hard wood.

Sometimes just allowing the bolt to slam home on the chamber [dry cycle repeatedly] is enough to get it moving too. You have to be careful, once the barrel is moving/moved enough, you can pull the bolt back past the ejector and, get caught on it (bending it)
 
camster said:
x2 on "dont twist or, torque" (it is sooo tempting to do so!)

After oiling it:
I adore my 64's but, don't like it when this happens. Hold barreled action with action pointing down.(over something soft...I do it on my kitchen table over a towel). Tap the receiver with a chunk 'o' hard wood.

Sometimes just allowing the bolt to slam home on the chamber [dry cycle repeatedly] is enough to get it moving too. You have to be careful, once the barrel is moving/moved enough, you can pull the bolt back past the ejector and, get caught on it (bending it)
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And make sure you have a couple of "choice words" to go along with it. Sometimes it helps!:D
 
I twisted :HR: and it came loose. Isn't the ejector on the bolt and not on the barrel? If so the ejector still looks fine, is this because the bolt was pulled back when I twisted?
 
sunray said:
"...bolt was pulled back..." Normally the bolt would be out before removing the barrel.
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That's impossible on this model. It's actually the opposite. The barrel needs to be removed to be able to slide the bolt out. Same as the Savage 64.

On another note, are these even worth restoring? Mine is missing a magazine, and I was told by my dealer that a new mag conversion kit is 80$ including one mag. A new savage 64 is 138$, hmmmm. Do people restore these just out of sentimental value? Should I expect such an old gun to be inconsistent and jam a lot even if I cleaned it thoroughly?
 
Should be able to do the conversion for less than $80, by ordering the parts straight from Savage.
Bolt pulled back when removing barrel probably did save your ejector.
If you like the gun, it's worth restoring. The older cooey with metal mag I have is pretty consistent when cleaned regularly. It makes a nice loaner, while you keep something nicer for yourself. Others will argue you don't need anything other than a old cooey for any job at hand.
 
It all depends what you mean by restore. What does the gun need done? Unless the gun has sentimental value to you as far as restoring, you could buy a very nice condition one for less than you will spend on the old one. Awhile back I sold a model 64 still new in the box with paper work for $200.00 And it actually took me awhile to get that.
 
vpsalin said:
I twisted :HR: and it came loose. Isn't the ejector on the bolt and not on the barrel? If so the ejector still looks fine, is this because the bolt was pulled back when I twisted?
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Bolt being back would have helped but, ejector should be fixed to barrel, extractor is part of the bolt.... Your's is a wire type ejector and, they are more forgiving than the newer flat-plate style.

sunray said:
"...bolt was pulled back..." Normally the bolt would be out before removing the barrel.
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I'd pay a nickel to watch how that works...Rear of receiver is "closed"...only point of exit for bolt is after barrel is removed.

vpsalin said:
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On another note, are these even worth restoring? Mine is missing a magazine, and I was told by my dealer that a new mag conversion kit is 80$ including one mag. A new savage 64 is 138$, hmmmm. Do people restore these just out of sentimental value? Should I expect such an old gun to be inconsistent and jam a lot even if I cleaned it thoroughly?
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Not too sure what you mean by "restore". I adore the 64's but, not sure I'd invest heavily into one...they are what they are (as much as I love 'em...if they were "pricey" be better off with a Marlin.

There is metal and, a mag in the EE currently (item #14):
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=611599

gunsaholic said:
It all depends what you mean by restore. What does the gun need done? Unless the gun has sentimental value to you as far as restoring, you could buy a very nice condition one for less than you will spend on the old one. Awhile back I sold a model 64 still new in the box with paper work for $200.00 And it actually took me awhile to get that.
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That would be to a collector...for "use" they are what they are. An affordable, reliable (once you get the hang of 'em) and accurate semi .22.

I do love 'em!

They have a reputation for being jam-o-matics. I didn't always adore my first one...first few years I hated it! An old timer put me on the right track...Find an ammo they'll be happy with and, for heaven's sake, only lube your action to prevent rust in storage! If you lube it for use, crud sticks to it then the fun quickly dissipates! Also, get used to the idea of a compete cleaning every 500-1000rds.

...I've owned my "main" one for 25 years now and, it's still my "go to .22". No more issues for 20 years of fun.
 
Well I did some ejection tests with a spent casing...first two attempts and it ejected fine...but since then, the extractor doesn't seem to be doing its job anymore...Ideas? I also tested the firing pin and its making quite positive contact with the rim...

Edit : nevermind it seems i was closing the bolt too fast...Im starting to think about buying a new Savage 64 and keep either the cooey or the Savage for spare parts depending on which one fires best... (with taxes) 90$ for a cooey conversion kit or 155$ for a complete new savage...hmmm...what do you guys think? Or should I save my money and skip the economical semi-auto class all together and jump up to a CZ bolt action?
 
I did, but was rejected for using a hotmail account I think. I would reapply if i knew where to click...I can use my ISP account. Can someone find me the exact link to reapply? Thanks
 
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