Ruger 10/22 issue

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I have a 10/22 stainless/synthetic. Nice rifle,the only custom feature I've added is a 3-9 scope. Issue is-about every other magazine or so I get a malfunction. The empty case gets pinched between the bolt face and the chamber as in the classic "stovepipe". Sometimes several per magazine. Have tried many different brands of ammo to no avail. Any suggestions? Or should I use it for a tomato stake next summer!!
 
What ammo? With any .22, but especially semi-autos, you have to try a box of as many brands as you can to find the ammo that both shoots well and cycles the action. The price of the ammo means nothing either. Mind you, after market mags are hit or miss. How does it work with the factory mag? Jamming is usually mag or ammo related.
 
this is a common prob; get you a weaponkraft kit, or a volquartzen kit, to upgrade your extractor, with a new spring.might as well replace the hammer as well. When you do the job, do it inside a clear, plastic bag, big enough to work inside of, with your hands and tools. No one gets the new spring/extractor setup , inside and right the first time, so it will go SPROING!!!! , INSIDE THE PLASTIC BAG! Then you can see it, the spring, and pick them up, and try again.
 
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Nice rifle,the only custom feature I've added is a 3-9 scope.
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Strip the rifle and verify that the screws holding the scope rail to the receiver are not protruding into the inside of the receiver. It's very easy to overtighten the screws (especially when using the included rail) and cause one or more to rub on the bolt.
 
How does it work with the factory mag?
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The clear factory mag is all I've got.
When you do the job, do it inside a clear, plastic bag, big enough to work inside of, with your hands and tools. No one gets the new spring/extractor setup , inside and right the first time, so it will go SPROING!!!! , INSIDE THE PLASTIC BAG! Then you can see it, the spring, and pick them up, and try again.
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Now THERE'S a darn good idea!! Hoping it isn't an internal problem-I like to shoot guns not work on them. That's why I shoot Glocks! Let the bashing commence!!
 
this is a common prob; get you a weaponkraft kit, or a volquartzen kit, to upgrade your extractor, with a new spring.might as well replace the hammer as well.
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Yep, that's the solution.

The Volquartsen extractor will instantly solve your problem, and one of their hammers will improve your trigger pull by better than half.
 
The factory extractor is junk. I have yet to own a Ruger .22, either a 10/22 or a pistol, that didn't stovepipe regularly with the factory extractor. On the other hand, they all run perfectly with a Volquartsen part.
 
The factory extractor is junk. I have yet to own a Ruger .22, either a 10/22 or a pistol, that didn't stovepipe regularly with the factory extractor. On the other hand, they all run perfectly with a Volquartsen part.
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Really? I have three MK II's and a 10/22 with the original extractors and they all work 100%. Granted most of the other parts have been changed out to VQ, but the extractors are all original.
 
I have a stainless 10 22 that is over 10 years old killed more stuff than polio. Will digest anything unless its DIRTY or a bad mag. Believe I would give a cleaning, yea I know thats like working on it. Take the trigger group out and really scrub it till it shines.then some light oil.If that doesnt fix it try another mag or two. Never had any extractor trouble with mine.
 
The factory extractor is junk. I have yet to own a Ruger .22, either a 10/22 or a pistol, that didn't stovepipe regularly with the factory extractor. On the other hand, they all run perfectly with a Volquartsen part.
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Really now? You've had some bad luck. Or maybe I've had good, I don't know, but I've got five 10/22 and I don't know how many Ruger semi auto 22 pistols I've had over the years, but it's a few. Never had any trouble with them at all, and they're all stock out of the box.

To the OP.

You might look at the extractor. Obviously they can be a problem or there wouldn't be a market for an aftermarket one. If you see any obvious burrs or rough spots, you might try taking a small file and sharpening up those areas. You can always replace it if that doesn't help or makes it worse.

But when I've had this problem with mine, a couple of drops of oil has always fixed it.
 
Never had a problem with any factory stock 10/22--been through 5 or 6 of em---down to 2 now.

Did ya take it all apart and clean it real good??
 
Some free things to check and do before throwing money at it.

1. You can test and see if the extractor is the actual problem....... by pulling out the extractor and spring and go out and shoot it a bunch. A 10/22 will run fine with no extractor. Just can't manually pull out rounds out of the chamber.

2. Make sure the open end of the Hammer Strut Assembly retainer is facing up!!! Many times 10/22s come from Ruger with the open end facing down. This has caused more issues with stovepipe in 10/22s than all other issues combined.

3. Make sure scope base mount screws are not sticking thru the receiver. If they do they can cause drag on the bolt.

4. Make sure you clean the chamber and bolt face regularly.

Does it work with CCI Mini Mag 40 grain solid ammunition? These are the gold standard for reliable cycling in semi auto 22s. If your semi auto 22 does NOT work with these than it has a problem.
 
Runningman has just posted some outstanding advice. In fact is should be made into a sticky somehow.

After you have checked all five of these steps then if you replace the extractor with a Volquartsen one it will suddenly work perfectly.

I know people with five or more 10/22 that run flawlessly will disagree, but I've owned several myself, and after a great deal of research that's what will fix the odd one that doesn't run right.
 
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I don't want to hijack the thread, but I checked into the volquartson extractors, and I think as I have same problem as OP I want to order this.

Is it easy to change out this part? Instructions anyone? Thanks.
 
at least take the existing extractor out for the time being and give it a good cleaning. rimfires, as you know, are very dirty and all that buildup can affect your extractor. even the VQ needs my dental pick taken to it after several hundred rounds
 
OP, ever try cleaning the bolt area when the jamming starts? certain brands of ammo will jam me up after shooting fast and hard for a while. however ive only had one stove pipe.

also, how often do you clean your chamber out? my 10/22 carbine is running fine at about 12 years and its all factory.
 
at least take the existing extractor out for the time being and give it a good cleaning. rimfires, as you know, are very dirty and all that buildup can affect your extractor. even the VQ needs my dental pick taken to it after several hundred rounds
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Stop shooting Remington Thunderbolts. :D

I don't want to hijack the thread, but I checked into the volquartson extractors, and I think as I have same problem as OP I want to order this.

Is it easy to change out this part? Instructions anyone? Thanks.
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As I recall it was a simple matter of pushing out a retaining pin, and then just replacing the extractor and pin. It took one minute or so.
 
Stop shooting Remington Thunderbolts.
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I've only had a couple issues with a bad strike on the rim, and that would be maybe 5 out of a box of 500. The Remington Golden Bullet value pack (525 for $19.99) worked perfect for me, I fired every round without a single issue. CCI and Centurion have also worked well with mine.

Oh and as for the Glock bashing, why on earth would anyone bash them?

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All in good fun.

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