NorthBorder
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I bought a Ruger American Rimfire Target (used) at the LGS several months ago. A few weeks ago I finally took it out to the range, mounted a Nikon 3x9 rimfire scope and dialed it in as best as I could. I say "as best as I could" because at 25 yard the rounds were so inconsistent they would spread out upwards of 5 inches with no pattern. I double checked the screws on the scope rings and mount, all were tight. After about 200 rounds I gave up, went home to clean the rifle. That's when I discovered a potential problem. My cleaning rod would not go past the chamber like it hit a wall. I ran the rod down from the muzzle and it would not protrude through the breech, like that wall. Today I went back to the range and tried again. Same problem. I know the cleaning rod is the right size. I've used it for years on other 22s with no problems. I even ran it through 2 other 22 rifles today and it fit fine.
I don't want to sell it and I probably wouldn't sell it to another without disclosing the problem.
Thank in advance
I don't want to sell it and I probably wouldn't sell it to another without disclosing the problem.
Thank in advance