10-22 help!

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I bought this rifle used at Cabelas when they buy guns they probley don't check em out before putting up for sale.Today I went to the range to fire the gun I put 3 rounds in the mag. and when I pulled the trigger NOTHING but a click!:cuss: also the 22 has problems going into the throat. I have to force it in by closing the slide so what my choises here? buy a new receiver or take to a smith to look at it?.:banghead::fire:
 
What makes you think that the receiver might be bad?

Most likely it's not going into battery all the way since you're having to force the ammo into the chamber.

What kind of 10/22 is it and what kind of ammo are you trying to force into it?

The 10/22 Target models from Ruger have a Bentz-throated chamber that isn't long enough to accept CCI Stingers.

If the 10/22 you bought has an aftermarket barrel with a Bentz chamber it also won't be able to use Stingers.

Most likely it's just dirty.
 
The barrel is stamped with 'made in the 200th year of liberty" what ever that means. The 22 I use are stamped with a F left over from the brick I had a few years ago. tHE RIFLE IS A carbine.
 
The receiver has nothing to do with your problem. From the roll mark on the barrel, your gun was made in 1976. There's a better than even chance that it needs a thorough cleaning and maybe some new springs (they do wear out).
 
When I put a bullet in the mag. and pull the slide back the slide picks up the bullet and put the bullet in the hole but the slide dose not close all the way 3/8 to 1/2" I'l take it to a smith maybe its just wore down.
 
"The barrel is stamped with 'made in the 200th year of liberty" what ever that means. "


Wow.
 
Sort of means that the gun was made in 1996. I never buy used guns from stores because I trade in my guns and they give me money without even testing them so I can assume that they do the same with all guns they buy or accept in trade. I know too many guys who trade in their problem guns and too many who buy problem guns and just put up with them since they are just range toys anyway.
 
Clean the gun first. Be sure to scrub out the barrel and the chamber. Clean the bolt with particular attention to the breech face and the extractor claw. Then take it to the range.
 
Ok, I am sorry I sidetracked the thread.

This guy is frustrated that his new gun isn't working.

Ok, this isn't a real big deal. The first thing you want to do is clean the barrel and chamber. I would recommend you buy and use a Bore Snake to do that. Whatever you do, don't do anything rash and don't use a steel rod to clean the rifle. You have to clean that rifle from the muzzle and you don't want to damage the crown.

Do a search on YouTube for the disassembly of the Ruger 10/22. I am sure there is a video that will show you how to completely disassemble the rifle. Then you can throughly clean the inside of the action, the bolt, and the trigger group. I use cleaning solvent and a toothbrush. Then I spray everything off with an aresol cleaner.

At this point, I bet the rifle will function fine. If it doesn't, the next thing I would look at are the springs. Maybe they are worn out.

As was mentioned previously, it sounds to me like the rifle isn't going into battery. The round probably isn't chambering all the way.

Of course you can also try to take the rifle back. If they won't take it, it isn't the end of the world. The Ruger 10/22 is one of the most popular guns ever made. It is very easy to work on, and no end of information and parts are available for it.

It's a bummer to buy a new gun and have it not work, but take a few deep breaths and get it working.
 
Whatever you do, don't do anything rash and don't use a steel rod to clean the rifle.
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Malarkey!

All I use are S/S steel rods in the shop and that's all I have used for many years.

If you have the hand / eye coordination of a spastic you can clean a barrel from the muzzle without damaging the crown, or the bore.

Now, if the chamber is packed with hard carbon, a rod and a bronze bore brush & solvent is all that's going to get it clean.

Maybe even some 0000 steel wool wrapped around the bore brush.

But a bore snake ain't gonna get it.

Anyway, two Allen screws are all that is keeping you from taking a 10/22 barrel out of the receiver and having your way with it, from both ends!

rc
 
Yeah I have a 44 MAG Ruger Super Blackhawk that has that on the barrel. It was made in 1976, our bicentennial year.:) If you DO remove the barrel make sure the Allen screws are tight when reassembling but not tight enough to strip them. I have shot out the factory barrel in mine once so far.:cool:
 
It really sounds like it needs a good cleaning and a real good look at the springs, it's not a hard rifle to work on at all and parts are EVERYWHERE
 
Get some carb cleaner and spray the snot outta that thing, more than likely needs a cleaning. If things still act up, buy some new springs and put in it. More than likely someone just shot it and never bothered to clean it, spend some time cleaning it up, you bought it used correct? It won't function like a new one!:banghead:
 
+1 on a good cleaning especially the chamber, if this doesn't fix it I would give Ruger a call, their customer service is fantastic, chances are they will fix it for free and even pay for the shipping.
 
OK this is what I did - I took it apart except the trigger and cleaned it - it needed it! then put back together and I STILL CANT CHAMBER A BULLET!!!!:cuss: so now I either take to a gunsmith or call Ruger.
 
Sounds to me like it's all gummed up and seriously needs a good cleaning. Get a chamber brush and go to town on it. Seriously, just take the whole gun apart. It's not hard. Don't panic.
 
Check the springs, too. They tend to wear out over time.
Hope that helps
 
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When you had it apart did you try to manually chamber a round into the barrel? If not, take it back apart and try it. If a round wont chamber by gravity (plunk test) then the chamber is either dirty or (unlikely) out of spec. OR you've got some out of spec ammo you're trying to force into a perfectly fine chamber.

The well known carbon ring that can form in the chambers of 22s can be a tough bugger. "Spraying it real good" ain't gonna get it. It's going to take a bit of elbow grease as well.
 
Spray does not equal cleaning. You might flush out some loose stuff, but it's going to take proper cleaning equipment with some elbow grease.
 
Again, from post #13.

Now, if the chamber is packed with hard carbon, a rod and a bronze bore brush & solvent is all that's going to get it clean.

Maybe even some 0000 steel wool wrapped around the bore brush.
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Do it!!

rc
 
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