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It was worth doing but it took two tries to get it all sorted out. For the record, that pin holds two very different bits of gadgets in place. Fortunately, God loves me and no parts were lost.
Thursday, August 22, 2024
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The best .22 semi auto rifle ever made…👍
ReplyDeleteTry a CZ 581 or its clone with a different stock, the CZ 511. In a different league altogether.
DeletePhil B
But the parts for that CZ 511 or its older Brno counterpart - omigosh expensive. What does a single replacement magazine for those foreign semis go for, if can even be found ?
DeleteRuger makes (or made - I hear some complaints about later model 10/22s) but years ago, the 10/22 was bulletproof. Personally, a take-down or youth model carbine sounds like a great woods loafer rimfire.
You must have one with a very generously reamed hole for that pin, or weak springs holding the parts that pin secures. It’s been a minute since I broke down the action of my Ruger 10/22, but you might check the springs to see if something needs to be replaced. The pin shouldn’t fall out quite that easily.
ReplyDeleteThe trigger unit was a factory BX trigger new-in-package.
DeleteVery odd. In my non-expert, but somewhat experienced, opinion, something sounds off there. It might not be, but I would look at that more closely, if I were you.
DeleteERJ - This is always my fear dealing with any small parts anymore, especially if it is something I am not familiar with: the part will slip and I will not even know it is gone.
ReplyDeletePizza boxes and big magnets are your friends. Most microwave ovens have large donut, ferrite magnets.
DeleteI have replaced AR15 pins with small bolts and nuts (the kind with the plastic inserts so they don't back off)
ReplyDeletethis may be another application for that fix
Mark, nope, the stock clearance keeps it from falling out.
DeleteI have only had a magazine "fall" out of my rifle BECAUSE of accidentally activating that LARGE lever. I used to replace upgraded trigger groups with the levers to old style flush fit mag releases. Now, I remove the lever and grind/sand it down to a nub. No missing mags!
Current fave ranch rifle is a 10/22 Charger with dot sight and brace. Compact, light weight, good to 100 yards, with a rest. My duty ammo is CCI Velociter. Winchester and Agiula make equivalent 40 gr HP, extra high velocity ammo. Those ammo's I prefer to Stingers or standard.
About ten years ago I published a book called "The 10/22 Companion" which covers everything you wished was in the factory manual but isn't. It's out of print, but if you provide me an email address I'll send you a free e-copy.
ReplyDeleteIt's a shame that Ruger's tolerances have been variable in recent years. But it is true that the stock captures that pin so you don't have to worry about it falling out while the rifle is assembled. Tandemkross makes an oversize bolt lock lever that is very easy to operate and is better quality than the OEM one.
ERJ
ReplyDeleteThe BX trigger is an improvement over factory issue but not by much. I get better results by stoning factory issue parts to remove machine marks. Replace springs and shim as required. It’s an art. I’ve done a bunch but it is not difficult for a man of modest mechanical skill.
We use the 10/22 for pest control. Great tool for that job. They can be made very accurate with judicious glass bedding, minor mechanical adjustments, recutting the barrel crown, and attending to proper chamber reaming.
For buying parts, Tandemkross is reliable as is Volquarsten. KIDD is also popular. I’ve had good luck with Green Mountain barrels should you want a replacement.
My boys all use Ruger American Compact rimfire rifles for training and trapline work. Good little rifles. Easily tuned up. Quality is quite a bit better than the Ruger Charger I recently acquired. Ruger can be hit or miss, but nothing that can’t be fixed by an handy fellow.
Years ago I had a copy of Contrarian’s book. It is indeed helpful. Sadly it vanished during one of my many PCS moves.
-john
Kaw river valley