DIY: RUGER 10/22 Takedown Alignment Issue FIX.

[m14carbine]

To assure a good fit and go back to zero on the 10/22 TD, do the following:
1) Assemble and hand tighten ring as much as possible (don't use a tool)
2) Dissemble without loosening ring
3) While dissembled, tighten ring two more clicks
4) Reassemble without moving ring anymore.
You will not have to repeat this process very of, if at all. This will bring it back to zero for many many take downs and reassembly's.

[40SWGlock]

I pick mine up on Thursday from turners. Hopefully its aligned straight, if not I know what to do now. Thanks for the info!

[highender]

im picking up mine next week.....hopefully iti is fine...or else i knwo what to do...
thanks for the pics and write up.

[walletclan]

I fixed mine a couple weeks ago using these instructions. It literally took me no more than 5 minutes with 3 tries. It is perfect now.

[ns3v3n]

It's kinda sad that most of them have this problem, especially from a company like Ruger.

[ADROCK]

I sent mine back to Ruger for the fix. They were so apologetic that they threw in 2 more 10 Rd mags(he wanted to give me a couple 25 rounders but then he saw my address.... Ca). Two weeks and a couple extra mags was worth the wait for me.

[walletclan]

I sent mine back to Ruger for the fix. They were so apologetic that they threw in 2 more 10 Rd mags(he wanted to give me a couple 25 rounders but then he saw my address.... Ca). Two weeks and a couple extra mags was worth the wait for me.

Score! Too bad you couldn't take the 25 rounders....bummer.

[ANG Tactical]

You would think that Ruger would have picked up on this by now and fixed the problem. It sucks getting a rifle then realizing you have to work on it to make it the way it should have been.

[King_John_I]

AWESOME POST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! looked all over and randomly came across this. THANX Guys!!!

Fixed my boss's gun and looked like a freaking rockstar out of no where. HA

[grabagun.com]

Thank you very much....that alignment issue was making me crazy. I have had several people ask me how to fix their rifles and I had no idea how. I have one myself that is out of alignment and have not had time to mess with it. Great post!

[Steve_In_29]

I pick mine up Friday and didn't notice if it was misaligned but will be checking now. Thanks for the info.

I think they have so many with this issue due to the rush to get the guns out to the dealers prior to the availability announcement. I heard they shipped around 10K rifles prior to the kick-off.

One thing I think they could have done differently though would have been to include a clear mag with the rifle. After all it's a survival type weapon and an easily checked ammo supply would be a good thing.

[secret.asian.man]

Great info..thanks. Had my 10/22 take down out for the first time on Sunday. Didn't experience the same issue but the scope mount base kept loosening up on me.

blue locktite

or

red locktite if you don't plan on taking it off again.

[rogervzv]

i picked up my 10/22 TD from turners last night. when i inspected my rifle i noticed that it had an alignment issue, the fore end tilted to the left. turners kindly showed me 3 more new rifles and they all had that problem. i accepted the rifle because i trust the Ruger name.

i just got off the phone with Ruger and they explained to me how they fix the problem. so if you don't want to send your rifle back in and wait for it to be repaired continue reading. start at step 5 if you are not a 10/22 newb or a troll.

what you will need:

5/32 allen key.


step 1- safety check.
step 2- lock your bolt back and remove the magazine.
step 3- take down your take down.
step 4- put the fore end and barrel away you only need the receiver end.
step 5- using your 5/32 allen key loosen both screws (do not remove), allowing the piece of metal to move around.

step 6- using your thumb and index finger move the metal piece in the direction shown. (if it makes things worse try moving it in the opposite direction, your alignment issues may not be in the same direction as mine.)
step 7- while holding the metal piece in place with your finger tighten the screws.
step 8- assemble your take down rifle. you may need to adjust this a few more times before you hit center. (it took me 3 times before i was satisfied)

doing this fix will also tighten the connection a little. it will feel more snug. some believe that will improve accuracy.


About the gouges on the inside of the magwell. they are nothing to worry about, all of the guns have them. those two gouges is where the stocks are cut away from the mold. it is purely cosmetic.


GOOD LUCK!

Great post, SAM. +1 on making this a sticky.

[Readytoroll]

Great post, works like a charm

[neverfinished]

Interesting, My ruger 10/22 takedown pulls slightly to the left so this may be the fix for it.