Can't get the stock off my 10/22.

PinnedAndRecessed · November 4, 2006, 11:47 AM

I have a Ruger 10/22 International. I need to get the stock off so I can tighten the barrel (is wobbly).

The International does not have a barrel band so there appears to be only one screw holding it together. When I completely remove the screw the action/barrel is definitely loose, but it won't come off.

I can move the action/barrel front to back about 1/4 inch, but it will not separate from the stock.

What am I missing?

thanx.

winman · November 4, 2006, 12:00 PM

I know exactly what the problem is.All you have to do is put the safety in an intermediate postiton between safe and fire.It should come right out.

roadrash · November 4, 2006, 12:14 PM

winman is quick,and right!

PinnedAndRecessed · November 4, 2006, 12:20 PM

Yes, I centered the safety. But there's not even enough play between the stock and receiver for the safety to contact the stock. I'm not able to move it that far.

winman · November 4, 2006, 12:29 PM

I'm not quite sure what you mean by that.

PinnedAndRecessed · November 4, 2006, 12:46 PM

After removing the screw that holds the action to the stock, I can slide the action front-to-rear about 1/4 inch. But I cannot move the action up-and-down at all.

I can't move the action up-and-down enough for the safety to hit the stock.

winman · November 4, 2006, 12:58 PM

It does require some force,my 10/22 does,but if you apply rearward pressure[moving the action as far back as possible],then pull up on the barrel end;it should come out.

November 4, 2006, 11:47 AM	#1
PinnedAndRecessed Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2004 Posts: 449	Can't get the stock off my 10/22. I have a Ruger 10/22 International. I need to get the stock off so I can tighten the barrel (is wobbly). The International does not have a barrel band so there appears to be only one screw holding it together. When I completely remove the screw the action/barrel is definitely loose, but it won't come off. I can move the action/barrel front to back about 1/4 inch, but it will not separate from the stock. What am I missing? thanx.

November 4, 2006, 12:00 PM	#2
winman Junior Member Join Date: October 27, 2006 Posts: 12	I know exactly what the problem is.All you have to do is put the safety in an intermediate postiton between safe and fire.It should come right out. __________________ Amendment II A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be "infringed".

November 4, 2006, 12:29 PM	#5
winman Junior Member Join Date: October 27, 2006 Posts: 12	I'm not quite sure what you mean by that. __________________ Amendment II A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be "infringed".

November 4, 2006, 12:58 PM	#7
winman Junior Member Join Date: October 27, 2006 Posts: 12	It does require some force,my 10/22 does,but if you apply rearward pressure[moving the action as far back as possible],then pull up on the barrel end;it should come out. __________________ Amendment II A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be "infringed".

November 4, 2006, 12:14 PM	#3
roadrash Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2005 Posts: 367	winman is quick,and right!

November 4, 2006, 12:20 PM	#4
PinnedAndRecessed Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2004 Posts: 449	Yes, I centered the safety. But there's not even enough play between the stock and receiver for the safety to contact the stock. I'm not able to move it that far.

November 4, 2006, 12:46 PM	#6
PinnedAndRecessed Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2004 Posts: 449	After removing the screw that holds the action to the stock, I can slide the action front-to-rear about 1/4 inch. But I cannot move the action up-and-down at all. I can't move the action up-and-down enough for the safety to hit the stock.