Just brought home a new 10/22 and am wondering why anybody would even want to own this rifle. I was sucked in by the hype as well as with the wide array of aftermarket options. Surely even the stock model should be a reliable, fun gun. Not. Should have done more work on the net prior to purchase and would not have opted to buy. The bolt release is fussy, inconsistent, hard on the finger - all of which make it a huge frustration, not to mention making it, imo, downright dangerous to be using at a range. Unpredictability is not a good thing at a range. The option seems to be to spend more money (lots) to trick out this bolt release along with doing a major trigger job. I didn't expect a whole lot given the price, but I did expect something at least as reliable/functional as the Savage Mark 11 (I have one) - albeit this is not an automatic. The mag eject is also inconsistent. It will sometimes just pop out while at other times I have to scratch at it with an index finger to pry it loose. And this is barely out of the box. Can hardly wait to deal with the jams, fail to eject, etc., etc. that I knew I was probably bargaining for. Totally regret not waiting for the Savage to to come out with a Revolution stock on the Mark 11. And this is before a shot is even fired from the 10/22. The only plus so far is that it did drop right into an after-market thumb hole stock. Could I get my money back right now - not a chance and this is one huge P.O.
The venerable Ruger 10/22. Maybe not so venerable.
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Originally Posted By: tika223Just brought home a new 10/22 and am wondering why anybody would even want to own this rifle. I was sucked in by the hype as well as with the wide array of aftermarket options. Surely even the stock model should be a reliable, fun gun. Not. Should have done more work on the net prior to purchase and would not have opted to buy. The bolt release is fussy, inconsistent, hard on the finger - all of which make it a huge frustration, not to mention making it, imo, downright dangerous to be using at a range. Unpredictability is not a good thing at a range. The option seems to be to spend more money (lots) to trick out this bolt release along with doing a major trigger job. I didn't expect a whole lot given the price, but I did expect something at least as reliable/functional as the Savage Mark 11 (I have one) - albeit this is not an automatic. The mag eject is also inconsistent. It will sometimes just pop out while at other times I have to scratch at it with an index finger to pry it loose. And this is barely out of the box. Can hardly wait to deal with the jams, fail to eject, etc., etc. that I knew I was probably bargaining for. Totally regret not waiting for the Savage to to come out with a Revolution stock on the Mark 11. And this is before a shot is even fired from the 10/22. The only plus so far is that it did drop right into an after-market thumb hole stock. Could I get my money back right now - not a chance and this is one huge P.O.
It must be a Canada thing... something about the proximity to the magnetic pole...
I am on my second (my RugRat has my first), and it functions flawlessly, is accurate, and fun,
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It must be a Canada thing... something about the proximity to the magnetic pole...
I am on my second (my RugRat has my first), and it functions flawlessly, is accurate, and fun,
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Furhunter
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Actually, if your thumb hole stock isn't fitting correctly with enough clearance around the mag area, your going to have to dig out the magazine, "drop in " stocks sometimes still require a little work.
I've had one for years and it's always been a reliable, consistent rifle. We purchased our two boys each one for Christmas this year and they function flawlessly.
I'm sure though if that rifle was stamped "savage" on the side and ugly as a mud fence in a rain storm you would be more than pleased with it. You should copy paste your complaint over on the rimfire central forums......
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On second thought.. Don't, those guys would eat you alive over there..
I've had one for years and it's always been a reliable, consistent rifle. We purchased our two boys each one for Christmas this year and they function flawlessly.
I'm sure though if that rifle was stamped "savage" on the side and ugly as a mud fence in a rain storm you would be more than pleased with it. You should copy paste your complaint over on the rimfire central forums......
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On second thought.. Don't, those guys would eat you alive over there..
Squeeze
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You started out good. I agree the bolt lock and the mag.
release are not the best instances I have seen of those
controls. Yes the upgrades fix this nicely, but it takes
some more cash and time to do that. But the jamming part.
You have a lemon. Mine has been rock solid for many
thousands of rounds. And accuracy has been decent. Contact
Ruger, their customer support is decent.
Squeeze.
NcWhitetail
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I bought one in the 80's. It was always reliable. Never what I would consider accurate. I gave it to my son about 3 years ago. It hasn't been shot since then. I am pretty sure I won't replace it with another 10/22.
To start off, this is not a 10/22 bash. I had one quite a few years ago, completely reliable, very enjoyable gun. Sold it and got a Remington 597 that was the exact opposite, unreliable even after a trip back to the factory. Sold it.
Later, bought a fancy distributor edition 10/22, handsome laminated stock, stainless barrel etc. to entice my wife to shoot more often (didn't work). Not very reliable, gritty trigger and shot groups 3-4" off the bench at 50 yds, poor accuracy no matter what ammo I used.
Sold it and bought another Remington 597. This one has been absolutely great, completely reliable, 0.3" groups at 30 yds. When this one stops shooting, it's out of ammo.
So, sometimes the luck of the draw, two 10/22s, two 597s, one excellent in each category, one not so.
If you're into customizing, there is no contest, the 10/22 is the AR-15 of the rimfire world and easier to rework than the AR. Don
Later, bought a fancy distributor edition 10/22, handsome laminated stock, stainless barrel etc. to entice my wife to shoot more often (didn't work). Not very reliable, gritty trigger and shot groups 3-4" off the bench at 50 yds, poor accuracy no matter what ammo I used.
Sold it and bought another Remington 597. This one has been absolutely great, completely reliable, 0.3" groups at 30 yds. When this one stops shooting, it's out of ammo.
So, sometimes the luck of the draw, two 10/22s, two 597s, one excellent in each category, one not so.
If you're into customizing, there is no contest, the 10/22 is the AR-15 of the rimfire world and easier to rework than the AR. Don
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.
Some folks just like to plan ahead I guess
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Some folks just like to plan ahead I guess
shankbone
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1. Please clean your new rifle before you shoot it.
2. The 10/22 bolt release takes some getting used to. It helps to have long fingers and to PRACTICE.
3. Yes, your new rifle might need just a little use before it breaks in.
4. I may be biased, I own three 10/22s. Two are nowhere near original and one rides around with me ALL the time.
5. I own four other models of rimfire rifles.and none, other than my first rifle, have given me more quality hours afield and at the amateur gunsmithing bench in my garage (it's just an outlet for my Dremel).
6. Send your buyer's remorse to me before you turn it into a hockey stick.
7. Also, you just bought a gun. How cool is that?! You might want to at least be happy you had the option, even if it was, like, just the world's most popular rimfire rifle.
2. The 10/22 bolt release takes some getting used to. It helps to have long fingers and to PRACTICE.
3. Yes, your new rifle might need just a little use before it breaks in.
4. I may be biased, I own three 10/22s. Two are nowhere near original and one rides around with me ALL the time.
5. I own four other models of rimfire rifles.and none, other than my first rifle, have given me more quality hours afield and at the amateur gunsmithing bench in my garage (it's just an outlet for my Dremel).
6. Send your buyer's remorse to me before you turn it into a hockey stick.
7. Also, you just bought a gun. How cool is that?! You might want to at least be happy you had the option, even if it was, like, just the world's most popular rimfire rifle.
Radio
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Here is a link to bolt release mod http://www.instructables.com/id/Ruger-1022-DIY-Auto-Bolt-Release/
My 10-22 has thousands of rounds down the pipe and the only issue I have ever had is a FTF using crappy bulk ammo in the red and grey box. Rarely had an issue with other brands.
The bolt release is kinda like turn signals on a car. Some people just refuse to learn how to use them and instead, rely on their finger and blaming everything and everyone else
My 10-22 has thousands of rounds down the pipe and the only issue I have ever had is a FTF using crappy bulk ammo in the red and grey box. Rarely had an issue with other brands.
The bolt release is kinda like turn signals on a car. Some people just refuse to learn how to use them and instead, rely on their finger and blaming everything and everyone else
Tim Neitzke
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I tried to wear out 2 of them, no luck.
t/c223encore
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I like my 10/22. I modified to bolt release and lightened the trigger pull with my dremel.
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