The venerable Ruger 10/22. Maybe not so venerable.

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I've got two 10-22s, both stock.

Decent gun but I don't really understand all the hoopla surrounding them

I've got a Rem 597 that runs better and is pretty much universally panned. Lol.

I think the guys that upgrade their 10-22s like them the most. Out of the box they're pretty average IMO.
 
My advice,,,Check in on RimfireCentral.com...Read several of the threads under Ruger 10/22 and you will find the cure to each of your problems...

I agree that your rifle is probably functioning less than it should be, but as in most cases, the fixes are more simple than making a case for sending it back...

I've had several and my last one is a highly modified one and won't tie up the post with discussing the mods, since it wouldn't apply to yours...But, it's only been modified to meet my tastes, and not some else...As I tell Momma Turtle when she asks...Mechanical things, at times, need to be tweaked to function to their highest ability...Not different from a used car...
 
I'm sorry to learn you don't like your Ruger 10/22. Right now with manufacturing running at or near production capacity, the quality may not be as good as it is during less demanding times. I own a Ruger 10/22 that is completely stock. I've had it since I think 1988 and I've never had an issue with it. I've fired so many rounds through it that it is amazing to me that I've never had any type of failure.

Having said that I also own a Ruger SP101 .357 that I purchased new in 88 or 89 that is a terrific gun. My friend recently purchased the exact same gun and it was nowhere near the quality of mine. It looked as if they had rushed it out the door. I believe that it has to do with everyone in the industry making everything as fast as they can to try to meet demand. I believe the number of subpar products are going to dramatically increase during such times. You may be experiencing a firearm produced during the rush.
 
I've heard nothing but good things about the Ruger 10/22. I've got a S&W M&P15-22 that is easily my favorite plinking rifle, but was considering picking up a 10/22. The wife loves shooting my S&W so I think this little ditty might be just the thing to get my gun back
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Originally Posted By: coyote killa...It looked as if they had rushed it out the door. I believe that it has to do with everyone in the industry making everything as fast as they can to try to meet demand. I believe the number of subpar products are going to dramatically increase during such times.

Here's hoping that isn't the case. Once low quality products flood the market, it becomes saturated and never fully recovers. I'm hoping beyond hope that quality stays high and this is just the result of a few isolated incidences.
 
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I had one, got rid of it, accuracy was about 1.5" at 50 yards, kept jamming about 1/20 rounds. Tried lots of different ammo. Changed the extractor, the hammer, the firing pin, barrel, stock, 5 diff mags, and every other part including the bolt with a Volquartsen bolt. Accuracy was still only ok. Still had jamms. Called Randy at CPC custom 10/22 specialist, he told me I got a lemon, a warped reciever and there's nothing I could do but replace it. I just sold the whole gun piece by piece and got most of my money back. Piece of junk, waste of my time. Left a sour taste in my mouth.

Bought a Savage 22 and it was far more accurate right out of the box.
 
I bought them for both of my kids. One is pretty much flawless. The other needed a VQ extractor before it would quit stovepiping. They're decent guns, I still prefer my CZ bolts.
 
An update. I went to my regular gun dealer (not the one I bought from as they don't carry the 10/22) and had them put on rings (Burris high on my aftermarket moth-white thumb hole stock)for $36, put on a Bushnell 3-9-40, and sight it in. It is looking/feeling veryyyy sharp.

He showed me how he works with the bolt lock release and it seems to work. To release the bolt from lock position - draw the bolt right back and tap lightly, but with authority, in the middle of the lock-unlock "trigger" on the underside. I was pulling up as the manual says to do and it wasn't working - increased pressure was also not the answer. Eventually jiggling/fiddling would somehow do a surprise unlock. His method is much more reliable/consistent and with a bit of practice, will be fine.

To those who had nothing better to do than flame me for the OP - those of us frustrated with a new 10/22 are seeking some helpful suggestions - other than to suck it up, file, and/or pay for new parts. To the others for their helpful thoughts and encouragement, thanks. Now looking forward to going to the range with a positive outlook.
 
I love mine! Ya, the bolt release sucks, easy solution, I just don't use it. I replaced the barrel a week after I got it, shoots match ammo into little groups at 50 yards. Replace the factory stock with a Hogue and the mags a little tight, not a major problem and had a trigger job done. Sweet rifle and super accurate. Turned an average $200 dollar rifle into a tack driving machine that is pretty much a "Custom" and love it!! Sorry you don't like yours. Put it in the classifieds, I'm sure someone will take your problem child.
 
i bought my 10-22 in 73' or so. shoots well and functions every time as long as i use decent .22 ammo. sometimes the cheapest bulk box rem stuff causes a ftf, but when i stick with federal, cci, or other better brands i have no issues. the 10/22 is one of the (if not the) best selling 22 auto ever. you may have a lemon, so sell it or give it to a young person. you can always buy another.
 
Originally Posted By: GCEverything you complained about could be noticed on an initial examination - but you bought it anyway. You are complaining about anticipated jamming malfunctions however you haven't actually shot the gun yet. Sheeezzz... what a whiner.

Yep, 2nd post on this thread reinforces things too.

I've had four 10/22's dating back to the mid 80's. Each functioned fine, never missed a critter cause of the gun. What more can I ask?
 
I had 5 10/22s at one time, never had a problem w/them BUT they were all 70s-80s made. I still dumped them in favor of the Marlin 60s years ago, more accurate, holds 5 more rounds and reliable as the older rugers IMO.
 

I purchased a 10/22 way back in 1974. It's still going strong, very accurate and has never jammed that I can honestly remember.
 
For a new one, pour a bunch of oil on the bolt, if you have to, change the mag release for a Kidd ($10 on Ebay) and run a brick of ammo thru it (if you can find one). Shoot it in or take it apart and buff the parts out.
 
If anyone is unhappy with their 10/22 I will gladly accept donations!

Before "tricking" mine out:

Was it the most accurate? No, I did not get it expecting great accuracy, just a fun gun. But it still never missed a squirrel. I missed squirrels but that was not the guns fault.

Did it function 100%? Running good ammo and keeping it clean It ran 90+% Shooting cheap bulk bricks it got dirty fast but it still ran very well.

Was the bolt catch "different"? Heck yes, it took me about a week to get it figured out, now I can operate it as easily as my AR's bolt catch. 10 year old brother has gotten pretty good at running it as well.

Other than the trigger being pretty heavy and having a lot of creep I cant complain about my 10/22. Its About twice as old as me and I love it, I already have plans for another one. I feel that people buy them and expect them to be some ultra amazing $250 wonder gun.
 
Originally Posted By: tika223An update. I went to my regular gun dealer (not the one I bought from as they don't carry the 10/22) and had them put on rings (Burris high on my aftermarket moth-white thumb hole stock)for $36, put on a Bushnell 3-9-40, and sight it in. It is looking/feeling veryyyy sharp.

He showed me how he works with the bolt lock release and it seems to work. To release the bolt from lock position - draw the bolt right back and tap lightly, but with authority, in the middle of the lock-unlock "trigger" on the underside. I was pulling up as the manual says to do and it wasn't working - increased pressure was also not the answer. Eventually jiggling/fiddling would somehow do a surprise unlock. His method is much more reliable/consistent and with a bit of practice, will be fine.

To those who had nothing better to do than flame me for the OP - those of us frustrated with a new 10/22 are seeking some helpful suggestions - other than to suck it up, file, and/or pay for new parts. To the others for their helpful thoughts and encouragement, thanks. Now looking forward to going to the range with a positive outlook.

My first rifle was a 10/22 and I have always been amazed at how many grown men get their asses kicked by these things.

After I gave my 8 year old one, I showed him how to manipulate the bolt catch/release. Then I had him sit in front of the TV for one full episode of Spongebob and all he did was lock the bolt to the rear, and let it go full forward. Lock it to the rear, let it go forward... For 30 minutes.

Was one of the more smarter ideas I've ever had. Works on adults as well.

Let us know how she shoots.


Travis
 
Travis wins best post thus far.

Bought my First in June '78 for $69 + tax. Took 'bout three minutes to figure it out at the public range behind Beale AFB. Was motivated to learn cuz I wanted to shoot.

It's had about 300K rounds thru it. Killed many critters large & small, hundreds of man hours of pure plinking pleasure. Lucked up and found a new one @ Wally Whirl couple weekends ago $229+9.75%tax. Sure it's got a plastic trigger group but has improved mag release. Is NIB in my cedar hope chest.

It's the 5th 10/22 variant in my family's battery. The only thing the op should be worrying about is rounding up some BX-25 mags and turning it into an SBR as is legal in The Great White North.

Dan
 
I've never been without at least one Ruger 10-22 since about a year after they first came onto the market years ago. I've never had a bad one. And everyone I've ever owned was bone stock with no modifications.

After the OP's comment, I had to find a 10-22 Maual to see what the problem was with the written directions. Maybe its interpretation, but if I follow the directions in the manual to release the bolt stop, it works every time. Maybe they could have said push the back of the bolt stop nearest the trigger to activate it and to push up on the other end away from the trigger to release it. ???

Moving forward; I'll never be without at least one 10-22 as long as I can still shoot one. They're not the most accurate, etc., ad nauseum, to satisfy their critics, but they are fun and well worth the price. If you desire pristine accuracy, you can dump a lot of money into one for aftermarket parts and maybe get there, or you can do something completely different like buying an Anschutz.

For low cost shooting fun I'll take one any day just like it comes out of the box.
 
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