10 22 failure to feed - magazines?

[johnk518]

Took the 10 22 TD to the range. The gun is brand new and I was excited to give it a try. However, the evening was fairly frustrating, I would say it failed to feed 70%-80% of the time. This was using a variety of ammo from Aguila Elly Primed, to Mini Mags, round nose and hollow point.

The bullets would catch on the barrel/chamber UNLESS I push slightly up on the magazine. The difference in motion is very very slight but perceivable (like a millimeter or less).

I have taken the gun apart to clean and install some basic parts (sear, bolt release, padded cross bolt) and wonder if something isn't torqued down enough? I could add some tape on the back of the mag but that affects the ability for the mag to drop free. I believe this is a common problem especially with the longer mags but my problem is currently with the standard box mags. Anyone have a tip?

[wpage]

Use high velocity .22.

[johnk518]

Use high velocity .22.

Yup, did. Fails even with a manual cycle sometimes.

[hermosabeach]

try a different magazine

Magazines are 90+% of the reason for stoppages in all semi autos

Also check that the gun is together correctly. Does the extractor line up with the cut in the barrel

[ojisan]

Check the fit of the magazines in the magazine well.
The well should be wide enough to allow the mag to have some side-to-side wiggle room.
Some stocks are cut a little too narrow in the well area and the mag will be pushed to one side or the other.
The clear mags are slightly wider than the black ones and can also cause this problem.

Also go to rimfire central or you tube and look at 10/22 mag cleaning and rebuilding info.
This will also have info on making sure that the mag spring has the proper amount of preload.
I have read that Ruger hires those with disabilities to assemble mags, which is good of them to do, but may result in a poor performing mag if not assembled correctly.

[hermosabeach]

and yes, I have purchased new firearms that went back for warranty work

[johnk518]

Interestingly I found a video on youtube exemplifying my issue exactly. Which is fantastic, unfortunately it shows no fix.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWW5BM8QAos

FYI I've tried 4 mags, one clear, also I signed up at rimfire central but forgot! going to check over there too.

[03fatboy]

10 22 failure to feed - magazines?

Sounds like your mag release depress/plunger spring is weak. I would try to replace it with a heavier one or have it sent back to Ruger. I think I read someone put a small piece of electrical tape on the front of the Magwell for a tighter fit.

[johnk518]

Update: did the scotchbrite, took apart all the mags and reassembled them, and got the stainless mag plunger. Currently, the gun is cycling nicely now.

[ojisan]

Thanx for the update.
I'm glad you got it squared away.

In today's mass production world, a little hand fitting and TLC is often needed, no matter what the product or maker is.

[johnk518]

I was going to start another thread but figured I'd just add to this one. What's the point of a muzzle brake / compensator on a 22? Wish I could pop a suppressor on there but we all know how that goes. So. . .Waste of $20 or?

[TKM]

CDI

[03fatboy]

I was going to start another thread but figured I'd just add to this one. What's the point of a muzzle brake / compensator on a 22? Wish I could pop a suppressor on there but we all know how that goes. So. . .Waste of $20 or?

No advantage, can be detrimental so you need to test before and after installation. Some think they look cool, I see them differently, to each his own.

[johnk518]

No advantage, can be detrimental so you need to test before and after installation. Some think they look cool, I see them differently, to each his own.

Wouldn't fit in my bag if I put it on regardless, and I NOT just going to do something cosmetic. I'm pretty happy now so I guess I'm not going to mess with it.

[DB>]

I tired a couple cheap "linear compensators" (sometimes described as a "sound forwarder") on a 10/22. The cheapest, lightest one actually did reduce the perceived sound level to the sides and for the shooter, so I've added 'em on a couple other 10/22's. Worked well enough to be worth the whopping $15 and change on ebay... sometimes "curiosity" actually yields something useful!

The fancy name brand ($$) unit didn't seem to have any effect, probably better for a .223/.556 than a .22 pew pew.