10/22 TD Problem

[coolname74]

I picked up my TD today. Cool! Got home and put it together. Hmmmmm...the forearm did not line up with the rest of the stock. I looked it over, then off to the good ole internet to see if I could fix it. Googled "10/22 TD stock alignment". On Sigfourm I found some people who had the same problem, and their sights were canted to the left. I checked mine and sure enough, canted. Well, being gun sales are final at Turner's, looks like it will making a trip back to Ruger.

Added pics below in post #11

[CZlover]

Picking mine up on Sat....This is something to look for when they release mine. I paid in full at the time of Dros and still have not seen my baby just yet...

Thanks for sharing and sorry about your TD...

[oddball]

I sent my Takedown rifle back to Ruger to correct the misalignment issue.
Just call CS and explain the problem, and they will have UPS pick it up. I used the original box, but did not pack the magazine, the carry bag, and the scope rail. It's still an awesome rifle, just needs to get correct.

I was going to install a scope, but I still wanted a straight, aligned rifle and sights.

[Flintlock Tom]

The 10/22 take-down has a ring in the Take-Down sub-assembly for adjusting the "tightness" of the fit.
10/22 Take-Down

Perhaps it's just a matter of adjusting the ring.

[oddball]

The 10/22 take-down has a ring in the Take-Down sub-assembly for adjusting the "tightness" of the fit.
10/22 Take-Down

Perhaps it's just a matter of adjusting the ring.

No, the ring adjustment has nothing to do with the misalignment issue. It just creates a tighter lock between the two halves.

Mine locks really nice and tight, but the problem (that others are experiencing) is that when locked into place, the two halves are "twisted"; the ideal alignment is actually right before it locks into place. This results in my rear sight canted downwards to the left. Also, when I look at the bottom where the two halves meet, creating the oval shaped scallop, the oval does not line up at all. I know Ruger will correct the issue, their CS has a great reputation.

[Jel]

Very odd that they are releasing these with that problem. Is their QA slipping or are they just unaware? I'm interested in getting one of these but I guess I should wait till they get the issue fixed.

[thatsteveguy]

I bought mine when Turner's started selling the T/D's. The store in Orange had them in stock so I asked to see mine before starting DROS. It was okay, but it does illustrate that seeing something before you buy it is the best way. Regretably most of the time that's not an option at Turner's. Bonne Chance!

[rrengineer]

10/22 TD Problem

I took delivery of mine a few weeks ago. Have not even fired it yet. I was showing a friend and noticed the sharp edge of the forestock at the rear where it meets the other half of the gun had a chunk crushed and broken off. I did not drop this gun, I did not put it down hard. It must have happened in the case when I put it down om its end instead of laying it flat. What the heck is the stock made of if it crumbles from a small impact. Ruger said to send the whole gun in to see if it is covered under the warranty. I will replace it, even if I have to buy the part. I will be putting some dense foam in the bottom of the pockets of the case after this.

[kgcabs]

I picked up my two Tds today. There where two guys in line ahead of me with the same issue. Turners SD was trying to get ahold of Ruger. Luckily for me mine where aligned perfectly.

I'm guessing Ruger is pumping these out by the hundreds.....and some are falling through the cracks.

[ROTC sniper]

I'm guessing Ruger is pumping these out by the hundreds.....and some are falling through the cracks.

More like pumping them out by the thousands and letting some slip through the cracks just to capture market share, then deal with the ones that come back...not very good business practice unless you want to lock up the market by flooding it with product.

I'll find out about mine tomorrow....hope it comes out okay. I bought it as many others did, without even seeing it.

[coolname74]

UPDATE: CHECK YOU TD AT PICK UP!

Called Ruger today and the rifle will get picked up tomorrow. I got through to customer service pretty fast. The woman on the phone asked if I had called earlier with the same issue. I had not. It is a neat little rifle. I hope it is not a widespread problem.


Here is the alignment of the stock, the sights are canted the same amount:





On a side note, the inside of the magizine well is chipped and looks like someone took a screwdriver to it. This rifle came out of a sealed box. It may be from molding the stock, but it does not look very good and I do not think it would sand out very well because it is on the edge:





CHECK YOUR TAKEDOWNS!

Thanks CZlover. Good luck rrengineer.

[Dirtbikindad393]

Picked mine up today. Put it together and looked it over real close before leaving the store all seems to be in order. I will look it over real close when I get to work tomorrow and see it it lines up perfectly.

[nick]

Called Ruger today and the rifle will get picked up tomorrow. I got through to customer service pretty fast. The woman on the phone asked if I had called earlier with the same issue. I had not. It is a neat little rifle. I hope it is not a widespread problem.


Here is the alignment of the stock, the sights are canted the same amount:





On a side note, the inside of the magizine well is chipped and looks like someone took a screwdriver to it. This rifle came out of a sealed box. It may be from molding the stock, but it does not look very good and I do not think it would sand out very well because it is on the edge:





CHECK YOUR TAKEDOWNS!

Thanks CZlover. Good luck rrengineer.

Hmm, I have these exact two problems (misalignment and that chip in the magwell). It's time to call Ruger.

[walletclan]

Hmmm, mine is misaligned too and so was a guy shooting his at the range.... I never checked the mag well. Just great...

[judgedrift]

Yup have all the same issues including the magwell nick. I haven't even shot it yet Time to call Ruger.