Ruger 10/22 bolt issues

[oa98pistol512]

Finally got it running. I will NEVER buy ruger factory again. The bolt was so out of spec it would not cycle. Very crude machine marks etc etc. Just bought the brownells bolt and it is wat better machining and tolerances. Now it will cycle anything. So if you have ejection issues take a real good look at the bolt.

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[GrayGoose]

Finally got it running. I will NEVER buy ruger factory again. The bolt was so out of spec it would not cycle. Very crude machine marks etc etc. Just bought the brownells bolt and it is wat better machining and tolerances. Now it will cycle anything. So if you have ejection issues take a real good look at the bolt.

Ruger has good customer service. Have you tried contacting them?

 

[Tlock]

Another reason I opted for a old model 1022

 

[spookshack]

You could always try your luck with a Winchester Wildcat that's made in Turkey.

 

[DLS]

Ruger has good customer service. Have you tried contacting them?

This!

Ruger is the best when it comes to solving problems.

 

[Twodogs]

Changing out the extractor and radius the back of the bolt and run a brick of mini mags through it is how I fix most of the 10/22's that have jamming issues.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

Finally got it running. I will NEVER buy ruger factory again. The bolt was so out of spec it would not cycle. Very crude machine marks etc etc. Just bought the brownells bolt and it is wat better machining and tolerances. Now it will cycle anything. So if you have ejection issues take a real good look at the bolt.

My ruger mark iii pistol had very crude and rough tooling marks inside. But it didn't affect function at all. I had only seen tooling marks that rough with a Zastava AK I had. Something that I didn't like but again no effect on function.

 

[oa98pistol512]

Another reason I opted for a old model 1022

It was I bought new from bi-mart for $110 if that says anything. Went back to ruger twice. I replaced barrel no change, Then the receiver finally the bolt. Spent more time in corner (like 20 years) then anything. Shoots great now.

 

[oa98pistol512]

I am just saying less than impressed by quality control. Honestly this bolt should have never made it out in first place and should have been replaced its first send back

 

[Tlock]

It was I bought new from bi-mart for $110 if that says anything. Went back to ruger twice. I replaced barrel no change, Then the receiver finally the bolt. Spent more time in corner (like 20 years) then anything. Shoots great now.

Mine is from 1966 with a factory mannlicher

 

[TTSX]

It took you 20 years to figure out how to fix a $110 rifle? Clearly this was a high priority project

 

[spookshack]

He was playing the long game.

 

[orygun]

He was playing the long rifle game.

FIFY

 

[Texmex247]

I have an old single six convertible that looks like the mag cylinder was reamed with a corkscrew. Lol. It does hit on all cylinders and doesn't shave bullets so I've just lived with it. As far as 10/22s, the pre 2008s are a joy to work with. Never have had any bad experiences with them. Although I'll admit you can work a hammer on the post '08s and create a great trigger down to 2 lbs of you're patient.

First I've heard of a bolt that bad but that's not worse than the PC victory pistol I bought that wouldn't eject out of the box. After bending the ejector a millimeter, it had a frame screw just work loose. After that, dealt with the optic rail that worked loose. All in the first couple magazines. Pretty sad to see anything performance center never even test fired but that's what we get we modern manufacturing and QC.

Sorry to hear about your troubles. Only thing I've dealt with on a 10/22 bolt was reducing headspace to accurize them. Shrinks groups a bit and easy enough to do by hand.

 

[oa98pistol512]

It took you 20 years to figure out how to fix a $110 rifle? Clearly this was a high priority project

LOL no it wasnt. The ban had just dropped. So I was buying other stuff. I am more of a pistol guy anyways.

 

[BigBallard]

Finally got it running. I will NEVER buy ruger factory again. The bolt was so out of spec it would not cycle. Very crude machine marks etc etc. Just bought the brownells bolt and it is wat better machining and tolerances. Now it will cycle anything. So if you have ejection issues take a real good look at the bolt.

Man, I've had nothing but excellent interactions with Ruger CS, they will usually send a part with minimal questions asked.

 

[MikeInOr]

A buddy has the nicest 10/22 I have ever seen. It has a stainless steel receiver from some where and pretty much no Ruger parts in it. It is beautiful!

Back in the early 90's I complained to Ruger about the awful bolt that came in the 10/22 I purchased. They sent me a new bolt... with machining that was just as bad. It is nice to hear that they still have the same QC inspectors after all these years!

My PC9 and PC Charger are actually machined pretty decently. I wonder if Ruger has just never upgraded their 10/22 production line with newer machinery? They are probably still running the same end mill they were when they built mine back in the 90's.

 

[DLS]

10/22 bolts only have a few tiny areas that need to be finely machined to run perfectly well.

I'd rather them keep the price down rather than doing work unnecessary to performance.

Having said that, all my 10/22 bolts and receiver interior raceways are polished. I did this myself with the aid of my kids. They were fun, and very easy projects to do together.

 

[Jade Falcon]

I almost bought a 10/22 this morning, but I instead opted for two other guns, one being a Ruger Super Blackhawk in .44 Mag. It was either the 10/22, or a Browning BL-22. But I was leaning towards the Ruger because of hearing stories about how bad the trigger was on the Browning.

 

[DLS]

I LOVE my BL-22, a Christmas present when I was 12.

The trigger is not bad at all, breaking at 4.5 pounds.

The Rimfire Central website has a thread where owners list their BL-22 trigger weight and year of manufacture. The last I looked a few years ago there were dozens of reports and, if memory serves, averaged in the mid to low 5 pound range.

Not bad for a factory trigger, and they do smoot up nicely with use.