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bamaranger · October 15, 2013, 02:09 AM

The above 3 issues will cover about all semi problems.

A dirty gun or mags, or bad mag, or a gun that is picky about the type of ammo it likes, is the root of most issues.

Since .22 are usually high volume and low maint rifles, I'd start with a good cleaning. The rotary mag in the 10/22 is a great design, but cleaning one can be a hassle and is often neglected. I don't even think Ruger recommends stripping one down, but it can be done, and can be reassembled incorrectly too.

The only problem mine has given me was when I let a mag get funky.

October 15, 2013, 02:09 AM	#11
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,303	cruddy gun/mags/amm0 The above 3 issues will cover about all semi problems. A dirty gun or mags, or bad mag, or a gun that is picky about the type of ammo it likes, is the root of most issues. Since .22 are usually high volume and low maint rifles, I'd start with a good cleaning. The rotary mag in the 10/22 is a great design, but cleaning one can be a hassle and is often neglected. I don't even think Ruger recommends stripping one down, but it can be done, and can be reassembled incorrectly too. The only problem mine has given me was when I let a mag get funky.