Zetter Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 So this week I finally got round to taking my Ruger 10/22 apart for a clean. When I bought it the trigger, barrel and stop pin had been done and it appears to have an aftermarket cocking handle. Hwoever it wont cycle a couple of subsonic types (Winchester subs and Ely Subs) so I was thinking of upgrading a couple of bits. What is worth doing from someone who has tweaked their 10/22? I know the 10/22 can end up like triggers broom i.e. its a 10/22 in name only but it looks like a fun gun to have a ply with as far as modding goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 I bought a new extractor bar and spring for mine. When I used Winchester sub's (the best for my rifle) I wiped off any lube that was on the bullet. Only occasionally did it jam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 I put thousands of win subs through my 10/22 with little problem, just make sure the chamber is kept degreased/waxed and that all the moving parts are free of bullet lube and grit. Mine used to start playing up at the end of a nights lamping when it was getting dirty and had been hanging out of the window picking up all the dust the truck kicked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fen tiger Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 Had a 1022 would not work on subsonics when standard , i chamfered the bolt and it worked faultlessly on subsonics after that. Here is how to. http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=251031 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted December 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 Really at the moment I am having issues with Wichester subs. It cycles Eley contact which are supposed to be for semi autos fine but for some reason it will fire a Wichester but generally wont extract it. It doesnt even get as far as stove pipe part extraction. The eley are fine but are not hollow points and I want to start using the 10/22 for hunting as I have chopped my CZ bolt action in for a HMR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 Mine Loves the winny subs, it’s all I Shoot through it. Mine has had a few changes. barrel, trigger unit, extractor arm and spring, bolt handle, main spring, pins etc. It shoots fast and is better than I am. I love it all the bits I have added over about a 4 year period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted December 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 Cheers JD its had a good clean already as I took it to bit following one of the fantastic videos on You Tube. After some swearing and the purchase of some centre punches I can now get the bolt and trigger unit out easily I think I may treat myself to a new extractor claw and pin set. Also tempted by a new cocking handle and spring as the current one is a bit pedestrian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 If the bolt handles to heavy it can effect cycling. Id always replace the extractor and firing pin (whilst you in there) good degrease and clean and try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted December 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 Cheers Daf It cycles eley contact subs no issues and I have put loads through it at Garlands but I would prefer to be able to cycle hunting rounds as well. I can see this being my new money sink after reloading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted December 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Totally true JD my daughter shoots clays with me with a 20 bore and I still die a little in side when I buy a slab of cartridges for her. Still its better than the 28 bore she had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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