StreetScooby 5 #1 November 25, 2007 I bought my son a Ruger 10-22. It's jamming 3 out of about 100 rounds. Is this expected? Are we doing something wrong? Any ideas?We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkhayes 348 #2 November 25, 2007 are you using factory magazine or aftermarket? I had a lot of trouble with almost all magazines other than the origianl ruger's. if not, next step is to change the ammo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #3 November 25, 2007 what brand and make of ammuntion? I have had had a 10/22 jam, but it was always ammo related. You could always clean it throughly, and that would eliminate that possibilty, in case some debris got in the receiver can you see imprints from the firing pin on the rounds that FTF? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #4 November 25, 2007 Did you try a different magazine? On one of the two magazines that came with my 22/45, it would fail to fire at least once. Replaced the magazine, haven't had a problem since. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #5 November 25, 2007 Quote are you using factory magazine or aftermarket? We're using the factory magazine. Quote what brand and make of ammuntion? Federal .22 longs Quote can you see imprints from the firing pin on the rounds that FTF? Good question. Will keep my eye out for that. The one FTF that really stood out to me actually had the "round" bend at its intersection to the brass. Quote Replaced the magazine, haven't had a problem since. What after market vendor did you use? ================================ Two of the three times it jammed, there was a round in the barrel (i.e., another round had popped up out of the magazine, and the chamber wouldn't close). So, this could be a magazine problem. My son and I were trying different things with the magazine load - tap the rounds forward, tap the rounds back. Didn't seem to make a difference. The range we go to only allows five rounds at a time, and the factory magazine holds ten rounds. Cleaning isn't an issue, yet, IMO. We've only had to do it once, and it was after the initial 100 rounds we put through it. So, maybe we need a after market magazine, or something other than Federal bullets?We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clownburner 0 #6 November 26, 2007 You may just need a replacement factory magazine - Nightingale's problem was a bad factory mag spring, which sounds like it may fit your symptoms too. If you're using uncoated lead bullets, try some copper ones like CCI Mini-Mag or similar. Sometimes the lead bullets don't get along well with the feeding mechanism, especially when new. I've not used a 10-22 but some guns take a few hundred rounds of break-in before they're fully reliable, depending on how tight the factory fittings are. I'd probably call Ruger and talk to them about it; they'll probably send you a new magazine under warranty to try.7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #7 November 26, 2007 Federal .22 longs Quote Try using 'long rifle' ammo. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Skyrad 0 #8 November 26, 2007 QuoteI bought my son a Ruger 10-22. It's jamming 3 out of about 100 rounds. Is this expected? Are we doing something wrong? Any ideas? It could be down to the ammo, it might be marginal and so every now and then there isn't enough umph to cycle the weapon. Otherwise I'd check the magazine and try using a different one to see if you still have the same problem. Also do you clen it reguarly? I mean a really good strip down clean. Good luck. JWhen an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites StreetScooby 5 #9 November 26, 2007 Thanks for the suggestions.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites StreetScooby 5 #10 November 26, 2007 Quote Try using 'long rifle' ammo. My miscommunication here... It is Federal Long Rifle ammo.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites StreetScooby 5 #11 November 26, 2007 I'm going to call Ruger and speak with someone. Thanks for all the input here. Appreciate it very much.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Skyrad 0 #12 November 26, 2007 Another question, is he shooting bench rest or standing? If bench rested is the magazine in contact with the 'bench' or a sandbag? I know someone who couldn't understand how come he was having problems with his new Thompson with jams reguarly yet whenever I fired it it worked fine. It turned out that he was bench resting and using a sandbag while trying to sight in a new scope. The bag was pushing slightyly against the front of the magazine just enough to change the angle of the lip ramp on the magazine causing the weapon to keep misfeeding.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites steve1 5 #13 November 26, 2007 Long...22 ammo, is shorter than 22 long rifle. The case is shorter. I'd bet your rifle is made for 22 long rifle only. When we were kids we'd occasionally shoot 22 long or even 22 shorts. They won't feed properly in many actions though. There is also less powder in a 22 long than a 22 long rifle. This might mean less pressure to blow the action all the way back, in order to feed another round.... My 10-22 is very reliable. It might jam though, when it is very dirty or if it is way below zero. If the rifle is new, it probably isn't dirty, but it could be. Use some solvent on a rag to clean things up. A drop or two of oil may help too, as long as it isn't too cold of a climate. Oil can freeze up. It also collects dirt. But it can help an automatic quit jamming (in some cases). 10-22's usually don't jam though. They perform pretty well when dirty. So, I'd look at your ammo or magazine. If all else fails have a gun smith look at it. Some are better than others though. I've taken guns to be fixed, paid a good chunk of change, and the problem still exists. So find a good gun smith. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites StreetScooby 5 #14 November 27, 2007 Quote Long...22 ammo, is shorter than 22 long rifle. The ammo box says "Value Pack, 550 Rounds, .22 Long Rifle", for which I paid $10. So, I think the ammo type is appropriate for the gun. It's sounding more and more like a magazine problem. Thanks for the feedback.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites StreetScooby 5 #15 November 27, 2007 Quote Another question, is he shooting bench rest or standing? Standing. His groupings were impressive. Target was only about 25-30 feet away, but even so, his groupings were very impressive.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Skyrad 0 #16 November 27, 2007 Cool When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites StreetScooby 5 #17 November 28, 2007 I believe it's an essential part of being American.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. 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Skyrad 0 #8 November 26, 2007 QuoteI bought my son a Ruger 10-22. It's jamming 3 out of about 100 rounds. Is this expected? Are we doing something wrong? Any ideas? It could be down to the ammo, it might be marginal and so every now and then there isn't enough umph to cycle the weapon. Otherwise I'd check the magazine and try using a different one to see if you still have the same problem. Also do you clen it reguarly? I mean a really good strip down clean. Good luck. JWhen an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #9 November 26, 2007 Thanks for the suggestions.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #10 November 26, 2007 Quote Try using 'long rifle' ammo. My miscommunication here... It is Federal Long Rifle ammo.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #11 November 26, 2007 I'm going to call Ruger and speak with someone. Thanks for all the input here. Appreciate it very much.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #12 November 26, 2007 Another question, is he shooting bench rest or standing? If bench rested is the magazine in contact with the 'bench' or a sandbag? I know someone who couldn't understand how come he was having problems with his new Thompson with jams reguarly yet whenever I fired it it worked fine. It turned out that he was bench resting and using a sandbag while trying to sight in a new scope. The bag was pushing slightyly against the front of the magazine just enough to change the angle of the lip ramp on the magazine causing the weapon to keep misfeeding.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #13 November 26, 2007 Long...22 ammo, is shorter than 22 long rifle. The case is shorter. I'd bet your rifle is made for 22 long rifle only. When we were kids we'd occasionally shoot 22 long or even 22 shorts. They won't feed properly in many actions though. There is also less powder in a 22 long than a 22 long rifle. This might mean less pressure to blow the action all the way back, in order to feed another round.... My 10-22 is very reliable. It might jam though, when it is very dirty or if it is way below zero. If the rifle is new, it probably isn't dirty, but it could be. Use some solvent on a rag to clean things up. A drop or two of oil may help too, as long as it isn't too cold of a climate. Oil can freeze up. It also collects dirt. But it can help an automatic quit jamming (in some cases). 10-22's usually don't jam though. They perform pretty well when dirty. So, I'd look at your ammo or magazine. If all else fails have a gun smith look at it. Some are better than others though. I've taken guns to be fixed, paid a good chunk of change, and the problem still exists. So find a good gun smith. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #14 November 27, 2007 Quote Long...22 ammo, is shorter than 22 long rifle. The ammo box says "Value Pack, 550 Rounds, .22 Long Rifle", for which I paid $10. So, I think the ammo type is appropriate for the gun. It's sounding more and more like a magazine problem. Thanks for the feedback.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #15 November 27, 2007 Quote Another question, is he shooting bench rest or standing? Standing. His groupings were impressive. Target was only about 25-30 feet away, but even so, his groupings were very impressive.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #16 November 27, 2007 Cool When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #17 November 28, 2007 I believe it's an essential part of being American.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
