10/22 Ruger Problem
I have noticed that my ruger 10/22 does not seem to like "cheap" ammo. Sometimes will not auto load the next round or slam the action shut for firing the next round.
Today I had it strike the rim of the rim fire 22LR and it did not go off, I cracked it again and it hit it again and still did not go off.
Suggestions? Cheap ammo, wrong part of the rim being hit, out of adjustment, throw it away?
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Today I had it strike the rim of the rim fire 22LR and it did not go off, I cracked it again and it hit it again and still did not go off.
Suggestions? Cheap ammo, wrong part of the rim being hit, out of adjustment, throw it away?
"Be thankful we're not getting all the government we're paying for." -- Will Rogers
My friend is one... who takes me for what I am.
Henry David Thoreau
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Hi. 10/22's, being semi-auto's, tend not to like target velocity ammo. However, all rimfires are picky about the ammo they like. A change of ammo usually fixes it. Mind you, it isn't always expensive ammo. With any rimfire, pistols included, you have to try a box of as many brands as you can get to find out which one functions and shoots well in your firearm. Then it gets really daft as you can have two 10/22's neither of which will like the same ammo.
Then again, sometimes, cheap ammo is just that. Poor QC wherein the priming compound doesn't fill the whole rim. Fortunately, even the most expensive target .22 ammo isn't excessively expensive.
The hyper velocity .22's(Stingers, etc) are the same. They'll usually go bang every time, but the accuracy may not be that great in your rifle. You have to try a box of each of them too.0 -
yeah the stuff that I am shooting is Winchester X ammo 500 loose packed in a box and was on sale and this Ruger just does not like it. Shoots accurate, but not reliable. It shoots fine out of the old Marlin 39A. The ruger is just a little too finicky for me.
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Have you used Militec lube? Do you often remove the bolt for cleaning?
Do you ever clean the area where the firing pin sits? Do you use 3-in-1 oil on the receiver/bolt/recoil spring area?
The answers to these questions will determine if it's YOU or the ammo.
IF you use Militec, there should be no binding or friction keeping anything from working correctly.
Hopefully, you haven't been using any oils that will gum or harden in cold weather on your bolt.
I've got a number of 10-22s that feed and fire anything I put in the mag (except shorts).
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A friend of mine had 10/22 probs that went away when he finally cleaned the mag. Those .22's sure does build up a lot of gunk.
My personal 10/22 does not care about different brands of ammo at all; it just eats it all!
But then I guess I am lucky about the Rugers I buy, none of them are suffering from the ailments I read about on the different forums. My 10/22 is shoots well for an auto (once a freind cleaned up the lawyer-proof trigger) and dont even get me started on my 10/77!0 -
Hi,
You did not say if this was a factory original Ruger or was fitted with aftermarket parts or magazine. Old gun or brand new?
Ammo could be the problem and changing it could correct failure to feed (FTF) problem.
The Ruger 10/22 is known for its loose chamber dimensions. Ruger 10/22 barrels are cut with a standard SAAMI .22 reamer which cuts .062" too deep. Production speed machine reaming often leaves burrs in throat and chambers not concentric to bore. Aftermarket barrels have tighter, shorter chambers (sometimes too tight) than the SAAMI print but seldom short or concentric enough for maximum accuracy. Addition of an aftermarket target barrel could cause some feeding problems because the tolerances are tighter. Just like military firearms, the loose tolerances help to improve reliability.
I had the same problem with mine and changed magazines. The FTF went away immediately. If you have a spare magazine you might try swapping it out to see if there is any difference.
Regards,
Heavyiron[8D]
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Start by giving it a good cleaning. .22 ammo has a tendency to dirty a firearm fairly quickly. Some 10/22 are picky as to what ammo they like. Mine doesn't care what I put in it, shoots anythig just fine. I have had 3 through the years and have found them to be good solid reliable rifles. Don't take the magazine apart. Flush it out with ( I use electonic cleaner) to get the trash out of it. 0 -
It's dirty I am sure. Could be that this ammo has fouled it quicker as well.
I have not used and gummy oil. It gets -40 here sometimes and I know not to use that stuff! I have not seen Militec lube. I will go look for it and my manual to tell me how to clean it.[:I]
It is factory original, barrel, trigger, stock, etc.
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Had the same problem with mine last week. I bought a couple other brands of ammo and it was still jamming. Fixed it by taking the stock off and using a can of gun scrubber and then a thin oil. Works like a champ. I had a bunch of gunk in the action.
Now mine shoots Winchester, Remington and CCI with NO problems.
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I had trouble with the Winchester X Ammo switsched to Federal and no Probs since
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I think looking for the right ammo is your best bet. Both my 10/22 and Mark II like the remington golden bullets best. The federal i tried jammed alot. 0
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