10/22 bolt release stiffness.

cvillanueva · Mar 30, 2013

Shot this brand new 10/22 today but had a lot of difficulty releasing the bolt forward. Any techniques or suggestions?

scottymd · Mar 30, 2013

I am not sure that I exactly follow what the issue is.

zombiehunter · Mar 30, 2013

The issues is using the bolt hold open and then trying to get the bolt to go forward after you insert a new mag. I sympathize with the OP...mine's a complete PITA and I don't ever use it because of that.

Hotrod Diesel · Mar 30, 2013

Research, there is a mod for auto bolt release. You can either mod your existing, or buy a new one ($10). It will be so when pull the bolt back, it releases...

Mooseman · Mar 30, 2013

The bolt lock by the trigger guard is a real pain in the a**.

Ian · Mar 30, 2013

A big pita that's a simple fix with a dremel tool, or even a bastard file.

zombiehunter · Mar 31, 2013

Even more simple if you just don't use it

Mooseman · Mar 31, 2013

zombiehunter said:
Even more simple if you just don't use it

You have to use it to take down the Takedowns.

Boss94 · Mar 31, 2013

I remove mine from my 10/22s I'm just not a fan of how they set it up.

Fireball · Mar 31, 2013

not hard to modify with a file. had an issue with it having some interference with an extended mag release lever that a few hits with some sandpaper cured.

RoadDawg · Mar 31, 2013

There are many who have this same problem with the 10/22... I also found it a bit difficult to get used to at first but it really IS rather simple to use if you practice even a little with it and get familiar with the function of the tab. It is an odd shaped tab, and depending on the size of your hands, can be a small or a great annoyance. But the fact is that you must practice with it to be able to get it to function properly every time.

Pressing the tab straight BACK toward the rear will cause the bolt to lock back.

Pull back on the bolt and press the tab straight UP to the top and it will allow the bolt to release and close when you let go of the bolt.

Could they have made it easier? YES... Can WE get better at using it the way it is made? YES... with just a little bit of practice. :thumbsup:

Hankhank · Mar 31, 2013

i agree with roadDAWG

You cant just push it in. the manual shows the way to release it

cvillanueva · Apr 1, 2013

If all else fails, read the manual... Which I did after the range. The range isn't a good place to figure out how to use the bolt lock/release mechanism. Thanks for the advice guys.

bkuether · Apr 6, 2013

The Ruger 10/22 becomes the perfect rifle after some minor and relatively inexpensive upgrades.

Three upgrades I recommend for the 10/22.

Recoil Buffer (don't buy the cheap ones)
Lighter Trigger and Auto Bolt Release

Hotrod Diesel · Apr 7, 2013

bkuether said:
The Ruger 10/22 becomes the perfect rifle after some minor and relatively inexpensive upgrades.

Three upgrades I recommend for the 10/22.

Recoil Buffer (don't buy the cheap ones)

Lighter Trigger and Auto Bolt Release

Just did Kidd recoil buffer, trigger kit and auto bolt release. Can't wait to shoot it, it feels like a dream.

bkuether · Apr 7, 2013

Hotrod Diesel said:
Just did Kidd recoil buffer, trigger kit and auto bolt release. Can't wait to shoot it, it feels like a dream.

Forgot to mention the mag release, but I have an older 10/22... The new ones have it already.

Although I will tell you I like the upgrade better. Pulls back, not up and in.

Infantry23 · Apr 7, 2013

RoadDawg said:
There are many who have this same problem with the 10/22... I also found it a bit difficult to get used to at first but it really IS rather simple to use if you practice even a little with it and get familiar with the function of the tab. It is an odd shaped tab, and depending on the size of your hands, can be a small or a great annoyance. But the fact is that you must practice with it to be able to get it to function properly every time.

Pressing the tab straight BACK toward the rear will cause the bolt to lock back.

Pull back on the bolt and press the tab straight UP to the top and it will allow the bolt to release and close when you let go of the bolt.

Could they have made it easier? YES... Can WE get better at using it the way it is made? YES... with just a little bit of practice.

I agree with Road Dawg. It's a pain but it is becoming more familiar.

Hotrod Diesel · Apr 7, 2013

Mine is newer, so it came with it... but yes they are nice.

Hotrod Diesel · Apr 7, 2013

bkuether said:
Forgot to mention the mag release, but I have an older 10/22... The new ones have it already.

Although I will tell you I like the upgrade better. Pulls back, not up and in.

Mine is newer, so it came with it... but yes they are nice.

10/22 bolt release stiffness.

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