10/22 bolt doesn't lock open....

[Archangel14]

Took down my 10/22 for the first time a few weeks ago. Gave it a thorough cleaning, which included stripping the bolt completely. Now the bolt won't lock into an open position.

What am I missing? Thanks.

 

[OldBrownDog]

Pictures of the trigger group and bolt may help. I'm guessing the bolt was somehow incorrectly reassembled.

 

[Archangel14]

Actually, I didn't exactly strip the bolt completely. I removed the extractor and extractor spring and plunger. That's about it as for the bolt.

 

[bensdad]

Easy fix. Sell 10-22 and buy Marlin 60.

 

[Anmut]

If you're talking about the last shot holding the bolt open, the 10/22 won't do that.

There is a lever by the trigger group that will hold the bolt open for cleaning or range purposes, but it's a manual hold open.

 

[mokin]

What Anmut said. There is a cool little kit available from Volquartsen that I think will change that. It isn't really necessary but a fun little installation. It's been so long since I shot that rifle I've forgotten if the bolt is held open or not now.

 

[OldBrownDog]

Yeah, the bolt doesn't hold open after the last shot from the magazine. I figured you meant the bolt latch by the magazine release wasn't working anymore.....

 

[Archangel14]

okay, got it. It's been a while since I shot it and I thought that the release in front of the trigger guard was a bolt release. Guess it's working fine.

Next question: which end of the barrel does the bullet shoot out of?

 

[mstreddy]

You probably misaligned the bolt catch lever. IIRC it's easy to FUBAR when reassembling and not have it line up correctly.
Take it down again and pay attention to the assembly sequence and precise locations of the pins and internal parts.
Check this link out for detailed pictures...

 

[oldcelt]

I didn't think the bolt was supposed to lock back after the last shot, mine never did. that is the only fault my rifle has. I have often wondered why Ruger built it that way.

 

[SwampWolf]

Probably because it's cheaper to make without a bolt hold-open device for the last shot. Too bad, really, because said feature is very handy to have on any semi-auto firearm.

 

[Anmut]

The 10/22 should have that feature, slamming the firing pin into the breech face is never great for it. But whatever - it works!

 

[nipprdog]

The 10/22 should have that feature, slamming the firing pin into the breech face is never great for it.

It doesn't hit the breech face. The 10/22 has a firing pin to stop that prevents that. No problem dry firing.