Mr. Jamomatic strikes again

hansolo · August 24, 2002, 09:10 PM

I borrowed a .22 rifle(Remington Speedmaster 522)from a friend to see if I can get into the small bore thing. First time out, I'm groovin' on the Scope, looking at 3-4" groups I'm putting into 50 yard target...click. I'm used to pistols & revolvers, so, I'm looking at chamber: I see .22 casing at about 30 degree angle. Using gentle pressure, it is STUCK. This is a Tube-Feed rifle. Anyone? It was great for the first three "tubefuls".

James K · August 24, 2002, 09:51 PM

Under barrel tubular magazines as a group are about the most unreliable and easily messed up of any type of feed. And that Remington is no better than others.

I would clean the gun thoroughly by taking it out of the stock and sloshing the receiver in a solvent. I not recommend taking down the rifle unless you have experience.

You might try another brand of ammo (high speed) just in case the cause is failure to cycle completely, but it might turn out to be a chronic problem and require a trip to the gunsmith.

Jim

August 24, 2002, 09:10 PM	#1
hansolo Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2002 Location: Desert Hot Springs, CA Posts: 503	Mr. Jamomatic strikes again I borrowed a .22 rifle(Remington Speedmaster 522)from a friend to see if I can get into the small bore thing. First time out, I'm groovin' on the Scope, looking at 3-4" groups I'm putting into 50 yard target...click. I'm used to pistols & revolvers, so, I'm looking at chamber: I see .22 casing at about 30 degree angle. Using gentle pressure, it is STUCK. This is a Tube-Feed rifle. Anyone? It was great for the first three "tubefuls". __________________ PROUD TFL ALUMNUS MOLON LABE!

August 24, 2002, 09:51 PM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Under barrel tubular magazines as a group are about the most unreliable and easily messed up of any type of feed. And that Remington is no better than others. I would clean the gun thoroughly by taking it out of the stock and sloshing the receiver in a solvent. I not recommend taking down the rifle unless you have experience. You might try another brand of ammo (high speed) just in case the cause is failure to cycle completely, but it might turn out to be a chronic problem and require a trip to the gunsmith. Jim