richg Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 I have a 10/22 i bought brand new a while ago, from day one the mag caused problems, it would fire maybe six shots then not feed the seventh. this went on for a while despite stripping and cleaning the mag. Then i was at a show and spoke to the importers who assured me it was unheard of but gave me a new mag anyway. This has been no better, it will fire a few shots then not feed the next bullet. When i remove the mag, the next bullet has not come to the top, i have to give it a tap to make it come up. Is this a common occurence or am i just unlucky. I am fed up using this gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 it sounds like the mags are trashed, and its a very common occourance! i got three 10 round mags with mine when i bought it, they lasted about 2 years before the first one went with the same problem, and in the last 4 months the other two have gone as well - 3 weeks ago i could only get the last one to cycle 4 rounds before having to tap it quite hard on a rock!! i thought i had maybe been over tightening the springs when reassemblingthem after cleaning but maybe not. i just use 30 round mags now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trex Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 (edited) All I ever heard and read everywhere indicated that the Ruger magazines were "the" reliable type to have. I have two Ruger ten shot mags from brand new and now at two years old and they are both just jamo-matic Cr*p. On the other hand the cheap Eagle 32rd clip which is supposed to be nasty and jam regularly feeds without issue every time - even when I'm giving it rapid fire, which is more often than not. While I want to try tactical Innovation clips I will not pay £50 for the experiance. I will wait till I visit the US. Edited May 17, 2009 by Trex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Had the same problem with both of mine a few years ago it was under tightening the spring. Not had a problem since and had the gun 5 Years now. Had Butler Creek 30 rnd mags and they where c**p gave up after 6 months. I think the Ruger standard oy CST mags are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richg Posted May 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Thanks guys, it's good to know i'm not the only one with this problem, i have not stripped the mag down as i have visions of bits flying out in all directions and not being able to put it back together, but i will give it a try. Nothing ventured nothing gained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 There are clips on youtube how to do it if you don't want ruger mags I'll take them off your hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketRebel Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Unless you spend serious money or get one already done the standard ruger is a rough shod attempt at what could be a very nice tool. Using volquarsen parts & after market extras, the rifle can be super reliable & effecient, but at a cost !! Then the only Ruger part may be the synth stock If you want super accurate 22Lr with relibility , try a CZ 581/511 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevew Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Try South Yorkshire Shooting Supplies, they do a kit for about a fiver which is basically an allen key and instruction on how to increase the spring tension on the standard ruger mag. I have a 25 round Butler Creek and 2 30 round Eagle mags, the Eagle mags are useless but the steel lipped Butler Creek works fine with my 10/22. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Try South Yorkshire Shooting Supplies, they do a kit for about a fiver which is basically an allen key and instruction on how to increase the spring tension on the standard ruger mag. I have a 25 round Butler Creek and 2 30 round Eagle mags, the Eagle mags are useless but the steel lipped Butler Creek works fine with my 10/22. Cheers i use eagle mags without a problem, the plastic lips need filed down a bit but once done you never get a jam - well i dont in mine anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrelsniffer Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 exactly why im getting rid of mine,very good rifle when it works,its a ruger 10/22 with volquarsen parts,one of them rimfire magic jobbies.just sick of mags jamming,and the mag release is pxxxing me off.hope to get rid and get another anshutz boltaction. Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevew Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 The Eagle mags feed the round too high to hit the chamber, I'll have a look at modifying them when I get a chance see if I can make them work. I took mine to SYSS and had a hogue stock, extended mag release, recoil buffer and power custom trigger kit fitted, works a lot better- but at a cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 well this will sound daft but one of the eagle mags was a bit loose in the receiver on mine, so i wrapped a few strips of tape around it, put more at the front which also keeps the rounds lower down, then all the usual filing/smoothing etc. sounds like a lot of work but took me a grand total of 20 mins one night whilst sat in front of the tv and the mag works excellent now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 (edited) you dont have to strip the mags completely, just loosen the allen key end a few turns enough to be able to tighten the oposite end, give it about 1/2 a turn tighten up and test, should be ok, if not give it a tad more tension, test a full mag . by pushing bullets with a pen or simalar to ensure they eject freely. Edited May 27, 2009 by Dougy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Unless you spend serious money or get one already done the standard ruger is a rough shod attempt at what could be a very nice tool. Using volquarsen parts & after market extras, the rifle can be super reliable & effecient, but at a cost !! Then the only Ruger part may be the synth stock :blink: If you want super accurate 22Lr with relibility , try a CZ 581/511 . I disagree, I have a bog standard 10/22 albeit the walnut deluxe without the barrel band. It will shoot 1 - 11/2" groups @80 yards all day long. I bought it for shooting rabbits and that is what it does. It was a pain in the ***** at first as I was using Remington ammo and I probably had 2 - 3 jams per magazine. I now use Winchester Super X Subs and haven't had a single jam. Any semi auto will never be quite as accurate as a bolt action but the 10/22 is plenty good enough for shooting bunnies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabefisher Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Any semi auto will never be quite as accurate as a bolt action but the 10/22 is plenty good enough for shooting bunnies. not always. I think people who have shot many different 10/22s will agree that the problem is consistency - some of the standard barrels are great, some are terrible. Mine got about 4" at 60m, now it is incomparably better with a green mountain barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 I agree with both of the above you get some dog 10/22 and some good I've had 3 now only 1 a dog. ~Mags work well with the right ammo and tension on the spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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