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Ruger 10/22 malfunction, HELP!

cwinn
I bought a second Ruger 10/22 about a year ago so i could customize it with aftermarket parts. Before i dropped alot of cash on parts i wanted to make sure the gun shot well. Since then it has never, ever, functioned reliably. I get missfires every now and then with all different ammo types, but the biggest thing is feeding. The gun regularly fails to eject and/or feed another round from the magazine. Upon examining the gun i noticed that with any magazine i used, the mag would fit sort of loosely and could rock slightly back and forth. In my other 10/22 this was not evident, and my fathers rifle doesnt do this either. The problem is when the mag is seated it rocks back and the cartirdges are lower than they should be, resulting in them being pushed into the feed ramp to low and jamming. Ive cleaned the gun thoroughly several times, totally breaking down the action, and nothing works.

Anyone with any experience please let me know if you have any advice, otherwise ill probably end up having to buy a new rifle. Thanks.
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  • mballai
    I'm pretty sure a gunsmith could figure this out. Or if it is stock gun Ruger should be able to take care of the problem. Most 10/22s are quite trustworthy. Best guess is that something is loose, misaligned, bent or cracked so that your mag is not seating reliably. It could be off by a very small amount that you can't see, but is measurable and just enough to wreak havoc on reliability.

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  • Tall 1
    Look at the boltface where the shell goes you probably have a little line of crud there it'll cause the ejection problem. Also make sure the extractor slot is clean on the barrel. As for feeding switch mag. release springs with the other rifle. If that cures your problem replace the mag. release spring.
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  • k.stanonik
    If it was me i would send it back to ruger.
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  • gruntled
    Remove the stock & check the barrel retainer, V-Block (If you have an owner's manual it is part # B-66). If this part is broken or loose it could cause the problems you describe & it won't cost you anything to look.
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  • cwinn
    Thanks for all the input guys. Im gonna take it apart tommorow and give your suggestions a try.
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  • bambihunter
    You might first verify that it is truely a magazine problem by putting a toothpick or something between the stock and the magazine so it can't move around and see if it still does it. Maybe even move this "shim" around till you find the spot that it stops, if it does then you are sure that is your problem. Also, you might try swapping stocks between the 2 guns, if the opposite gun starts having problems, then the stock is definately the problem.

    I haven't EVER heard of anyone else having this problem with their 10/22 but if I shoot uncoated bullets (copper or lead) then it feeds correctly probably 25% of the time. If I shoot ANY wax-coated bullet, then it works perfectly. I bought mine it 1992, and since switching to wax-coated ammo (I shoot the cheap Remington Thunderbolts), I honestly haven't had it jam once in literally probably 25,000 rounds. Most of my other .22's either don't care which type of ammo, or prefers uncoated type.

    Good luck on that!

    It doesn't matter what you shoot, just shoot it well...
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  • cwinn
    I just took it apart, cleaned, and shot it early this morning and the same thing happened so i took it too a friend of mine whos a gunsmith. He said he is pretty sure its nothing big and he'll have it remedied in no time, and i should have the gun back soon.
    Thanks again for your suggestions!
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  • drobs
    Gunsmith is the best way to go or try a different magazine.

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  • Tall 1
    quote:Originally posted by cwinn
    I bought a second Ruger 10/22 about a year ago so i could customize it with aftermarket parts. Before i dropped alot of cash on parts i wanted to make sure the gun shot well. Since then it has never, ever, functioned reliably. I get missfires every now and then with all different ammo types, but the biggest thing is feeding. The gun regularly fails to eject and/or feed another round from the magazine. Upon examining the gun i noticed that with any magazine i used, the mag would fit sort of loosely and could rock slightly back and forth. In my other 10/22 this was not evident, and my fathers rifle doesnt do this either. The problem is when the mag is seated it rocks back and the cartirdges are lower than they should be, resulting in them being pushed into the feed ramp to low and jamming. Ive cleaned the gun thoroughly several times, totally breaking down the action, and nothing works.

    Anyone with any experience please let me know if you have any advice, otherwise ill probably end up having to buy a new rifle. Thanks.
    Guys he said this happens with any mag he trys. So he's already swapped mags.
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  • fergusonmorse392
    sounds like someone messed with the magazine latch (pivot pins, plunger,or spring) in an attempt to make it easer to remove. look at these items, with the magazine out, look to the rear of the magazine well, there should be a button about 3/8" dia. it should push in a pop back with tension, in the front of the mag well, there should be a round hole approx 1/4" make sure its not dirty, plugged, or damaged.(egg shaped)
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