10/22 Takedown Dilemma

[Steve_In_29]

I would say that the rifle DOESN'T have an ammo problem and there is no need to shoot pricey stuff through it for a test.

Mine shoots everything I stick in it just fine (though it does shoot better with Remington SubSonics) and I have had no FTE and the only FTF were definitely ammo related.

Give Ruger another chance at it. They will go as far as replacing the rifle to fix the problem and will throw in a mag or two for your troubles. I sent my TD in for stock fitment issues and they installed a set of their Fire Sights for free before sending it back.

[roger1022]

I would say that the rifle DOESN'T have an ammo problem and there is no need to shoot pricey stuff through it for a test.

Mine shoots everything I stick in it just fine (though it does shoot better with Remington SubSonics) and I have had no FTE and the only FTF were definitely ammo related.

Give Ruger another chance at it. They will go as far as replacing the rifle to fix the problem and will throw in a mag or two for your troubles. I sent my TD in for stock fitment issues and they installed a set of their Fire Sights for free before sending it back.

I will give Ruger another crack at it. Let's see what happens.

[Rosebud22]

Could be the barrel is not seating correct. Back off the front barrel adjustment,
check to see there is no goo or burrs that would prevent the barrel from seating and re-ajust the barrel nut. There are instructions on how to do this. I have never had a problem with mine. Shoots any ammo I have put into it. But, I could see that if the barrel was not seated all the way down you could get a light strike.

[midlife]

I would call ruger and tell them you want a brand new rifle. Tell them how much time and $ you have wasted on this. A 10/22 should shoot almost anything, maybe with a jam ever 100 rounds with crappy ammo.

Actually, I'd ask for more than a new takedown. Tell them you want a 2nd rifle for all your problems.

[midlife]

On second thought, maybe just fax the chairman of the board a letter by fax asking for help.

Ruger's corporate info is here:

http://www.ruger.com/corporate/directory.html

[midlife]

BTW. According to Ruger's financial reports, they had 500 Million of sales last year, they made about 110 Million in income, and the CEO was paid 4.5 Million.

Think about how hard you work to pay for ammo. Expecting them to just give you a new rifle that works, isn't expecting too much.

[fishhoppa]

Hi roger1022-

I had to return my sr22 pistol (purchased NIB) for FTF, FTE, and mags not releasing properly every other mag. When they returned it, the paperwork showed what was replaced and also indicated they test fired 40 rounds of 36gr CCI minimags thru it.

When you got your rifle back from Ruger, did the paper work say anything about being test fired at all to make sure it functioned properly?

Also sorry you're going thru these issues. I'm sure Ruger will do the right thing to correct the issue.

[midlife]

If they replace the Gun, do they DROS you again?

[roger1022]

Hi roger1022-

I had to return my sr22 pistol (purchased NIB) for FTF, FTE, and mags not releasing properly every other mag. When they returned it, the paperwork showed what was replaced and also indicated they test fired 40 rounds of 36gr CCI minimags thru it.

When you got your rifle back from Ruger, did the paper work say anything about being test fired at all to make sure it functioned properly?

Also sorry you're going thru these issues. I'm sure Ruger will do the right thing to correct the issue.

I checked the paperwork and the technician did test fire before shipping it back. I was suspicious because I distinctly wrote that the rifle had FTF and light primer strikes before I shipped the rifle out. Had a feeling they did whatever to fix what they thought was the problem.

If it was me, I'd put it in a box addressed to the president of Ruger, and have your FFL send it back to them. Write the president and tell him/her how much you love the 10/22 model, but have lost so much time and $ on it. Ask for a new rifle and full refund, or a 2nd 10/22 for your troubles. If it was my business, I do whatever to keep my customers happy. And yes, I am a business owned and do whatever it takes to keep my clients happy.

You sir are a great person and know how to run a successful business.

Unfortunately I bought it at Turners, so I'm sure they'd tell me to get lost.

[midlife]

Ruger. I didn't mean you should expect seller to help much. I meant ruger should. Try writing the CEO a respectful letter asking for help.

You can find CEO by google. And fax for ruger hq is on there site I posted. Good luck and report back.

I once had an Airline attendant yell at my wife when she asked for help warming our baby's bottle. I wrote the CEO and they paid for out trip and apologized. Just be polite and ask for help.

[Lead Waster]

Ugh, I bought a 10/22 TD months ago and haven't even taken it to the range, I hope I don't have this problem!

[rman]

Ugh, I bought a 10/22 TD months ago and haven't even taken it to the range, I hope I don't have this problem!

yeah i just jailed 2 on Friday for my kids to learn with (in 2 years).

guess i have to test them out


-Armand
Sent from my NSA tracking device

[JLC3]

mine had the same problem, two trips to ruger. sold it and got a standard 10/22 carbine, works flawlessly. then again i bought mine during this hole buy stuff for twice as much and get half the quality so they can get them out the door

[roger1022]

mine had the same problem, two trips to ruger. sold it and got a standard 10/22 carbine, works flawlessly. then again i bought mine during this hole buy stuff for twice as much and get half the quality so they can get them out the door

Oh that sucks! Sorry to hear about that. I just don't wish to sell someone a piece of junk (surely not a member here) but if it's time for it to - I'm selling it!

[Steve_In_29]

I would call ruger and tell them you want a brand new rifle. Tell them how much time and $ you have wasted on this. A 10/22 should shoot almost anything, maybe with a jam ever 100 rounds with crappy ammo.

Actually, I'd ask for more than a new takedown. Tell them you want a 2nd rifle for all your problems.

If it was me, I'd put it in a box addressed to the president of Ruger, and have your FFL send it back to them. Write the president and tell him/her how much you love the 10/22 model, but have lost so much time and $ on it. Ask for a new rifle and full refund, or a 2nd 10/22 for your troubles. If it was my business, I do whatever to keep my customers happy. And yes, I am a business owned and do whatever it takes to keep my clients happy.

On second thought, maybe just fax the chairman of the board a letter by fax asking for help.

Ruger's corporate info is here:

http://www.ruger.com/corporate/directory.html

BTW. According to Ruger's financial reports, they had 500 Million of sales last year, they made about 110 Million in income, and the CEO was paid 4.5 Million.

Think about how hard you work to pay for ammo. Expecting them to just give you a new rifle that works, isn't expecting too much.

So are you giving examples of what your customers have had to do to get your attention??? Seems you have taken a sharp turn into never-never-land from this thread. Is there some axe to grind here.

While there is no requirement for the OP to use an FFL on his end to mail his rifle into Ruger's Service Dept (they are a receiving FFL), for him to mail his rifle directly to the Company President DOES indeed violate the law.

Ruger WILL make it right and since the shipping is paid by Ruger BOTH ways the OP isn't out anything.