Big problems with Ruger 10/22 takedown at Appleseed shoot

[jross239]

Issue 2 sounds like a dirty rifle, or your barrel nut loosened up on you. My groups opened way up on me on day 2 because my rifle was leaded up. I went from consistent 204 and 206 scores to 177 and 175. I didn't even think to remove my comp. Got home to clean my rifle and my como was full if lead.

Issue 3 with mags not dropping free, or hard to insert sounds like the magwell on the stock needs to be sanded out.

It could be the mag release not pulling the plunger back far enough, but the mag should insert without using the release lever.

Keep practicing and don't get frustrated. The time limits can really test you. The kneeling stage really gets me

The NDZ mag release is amazing.

I just went back and reread your post and saw you have a KIDD drop in trigger. I would highly suggest putting the KIDD mag release back into the KIDD trigger. The KIDD plunger is a little longer and they use a stronger spring.

With your action out of the stock see if your mags slide in and out of the stock freely

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[lostdogfan]

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[drclark]

Did you shoot the rifle after the mods before the appleseed event?

Sounds like some of the issues could have been wrung out on a range trip before going.

[FeuerFrei]

Apologies - instructor said he thought the height** of the bull barrel was causing the issue. If I am remembering what he said correctly. But the problem itself was that we couldn't adjust the front sight enough to lower the group without the physical post coming unscrewed. The difference was too much.

Remember: F O R S for adjusting iron sights. Front Opposite Rear Same.
This refers to the direction the sight needs to move to change the point of impact.

If I had a chance to tell you before you went to shoot I would have told you to keep it box stock. Mods only come after you shoot it a while and then only change that which will improve performance. Then sneak up on it by changing 1 item at a time and retest/repeat as needed.

Hope you get it sorted out for the next time.

[Kokanee]

I did not read all the responses, but I'll add my experiences with my takedown fluted bull barrel 10/22.

When I first shot the gun, long before going to appleseed, my groups started opening up. The more I shot the worse it got, and the more I had to adjust the scope (1-4).
Turns out (maybe this is known here), the takedown (barrel into the receiver) had slop in it. I found the adjusting nut where the barrel and receiver meet. Tightened it up until there was drag when turning the barrel to lock.
Fixed that issue.

At appleseed.....
The magazine(s) would not consistently drop with my factory stock.
Some mags ok, some would stick.
Came home......
Took the receiver off and sanded the mag well until all mags dropped.
Odd that factory mags and factory stock would not run together.
Since I have added a extended release, bx trigger, and did the diy bolt hold open mod.
Haven't shot it since, but the mags drop freely now.

[ScottsBad]

Put a RDS or scope on it.

[Epaphroditus]

Mag wells are notoriously variable - particularly in aftermarket plastic versions. File it open. I've had to do this with every plastic stock I've tried.

More personal preference but the last shot open and extended mag releases ... used them for a while but never really liked them so took them off. Not worth the hassle in my opinion and experience.

Always work the kinks out before the competition/training.

Gratuitous plug for Lil Crow gunworks recoil lug mod. Put in the lug, bed the action and float the barrel (especially with plastic stocks). Thank me later.

[TKM]

I always test my mods in competition.


Said no one ever.

[Dvrjon]

This is extremely helpful. Thank you. And that was part of what was confusing to me. Shooting off a bench at 50 yards at the range the day before the event, when I tested my equipment and broke in my new barrel (the .920) felt fine. Groups were about what I expected given I am a not great somewhat newer shooter. But they at least existed on the paper and weren't wildly inconsistent.

I wonder if I just need to get another 10/22 for my next Appleseed that is a non-takedown and keep my takedown for bench shooting...

So, you took a new, and completely modified rifle into the field with nothing more than a bench rest day at the range?

Now, you’ve got a cascade of event failures and you can’t sort it out.

I would suggest you strip all of the add-on stuff and return the gun to stock. Test fire and understand what it takes to make the gun perform in stock configuration. Adjust the locking system to get the optimal performance. That gives you a benchmark.

Then, add one thing and test it at the range. Once it runs flawlessly, add something else. Once you have a consistently stable platform, then swap barrels.

Finally, install the sling and evaluate its influence. I agree that this will tension the barrel and impact accuracy.

All the while, keep an eye out...the Ruger 10-22’s often go on sale at this time of year.

Good luck.

[five.five-six]

can a 10-year-old attend and participate in appleseed?

[ar15barrels]

can a 10-year-old attend and participate in appleseed?

Yes, if the host range allows it.

[ar15barrels]

2. Check barrel tension ring nut setting.
I have not fired my Takedown enough to see if there is a heating / accuracy issue but the barrel nut must be correctly adjusted so there is zero barrel play.

This is the biggest problem with the 10/22 takedown.
I have had many of them through my shop and not one of them was as tight as it should be.
I have been able to put several more clicks on all of them to get the barrel to turn in tight.

[RR.44]

I always test my mods in competition.


Said no one ever.

[SnWnMe]

Not enough function check fires.

[CSACANNONEER]

I always test my mods in competition.


Said no one ever.

Actually, I know more than one person who has won the FCSA World Championships and says the only way to test things for a match is to shoot them during a match. In fact, most FCSA shooters I know will test different loads or mods during actual matches.