Took my 10/22 TD to the range.  Constant FTF after the first few mags.  Figured the extractor was warn out.  Got a new one, took the bolt apart.  Extractor and spring were missing.  Ever heard of this?

Sounds like they were not seated properly in the bolt. If they where not in right, they will pop out on recoil. There are Youtube videos showing you how to properly seat the extractor spring and plunger on the extractor.

 

Did you notice if you had a weird noise or discharge of one of the rounds?  An out of battery discharge does weird things to the extractor and more. 

Just think of it as karma telling you to buy some new bling for your 10/22! (KIDD, or Volquartsen extractor, perhaps?)

Found the extractor plunger and spring in my range bag.  Went ahead an ordered a titanium extractor and a few other minor upgrades.  Nice little project to do next weekend.   

heard this can happen from wear, fire a lot of rounds thru this rifle?

Consider it a blessing in disguise.  Ruger extractors are crap!  I wore out the extractor in my MkIII and 10/22 (same part by the way) in about 2000 rounds.  I will swear by the Volquartsen exact edge extractor.  The one in my MkIII probably has over 5000 rounds and it still throws the brass about 15 feet.

Ken

I put a titanium extractor in.  Now the casings get thrown out with authority. 

Its really amazing what a difference it makes.  I havent had a stovepipe since I made the switch.

Ken

I have put well over 10,000 rounds through my 10/22, I wouldn't be suprised if I've put 20,000 rounds through it over 30 years.  Never had an issue with any parts not working.   I once replaced the front sight because I dropped the gun and chipped it.

I have put well over 10,000 rounds through my 10/22, I wouldn't be suprised if I've put 20,000 rounds through it over 30 years.  Never had an issue with any parts not working.   I once replaced the front sight because I dropped the gun and chipped it.

Older rugers seem to be of better quality.

Ken