Ruger 10/22 Barrel/Stock changeout..help??

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golfnutrlv

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Hey everyone, recently put a new stock and barrel on my 10/22 from shooter's ridge. Only one problem though. I can't extract a chambered round!!

I have not shot the gun with the new barrel yet because I cannot get it to manually extract a round from the chamber.

My thought at first was a bad guide rod/cocking handle, so I replaced it with another, but no change. THe barrel is oriented correctly, and the bolt locks up nicely. the gun chambers fine, just can't extract. I think it's safe to shoot, but need another opinion before I go and try to.

Ideas?? Is it an extractor problem? The gun was perfectly reliable before I made this change.

Help please!!
 
I bet your barrel is clocked incorrectly.

Remove the barreled action from the stock.

Slowly pull back the bolt handle while watching the front end of the extractor through the ejection port.

The extractor should be in the exact center of the slot in the barrel.

If it isn't centered, loosen the allen screws on the barrel V-block and rotate the barrel until it is centered. Then tighten the allen screws.

Also make sure the barrel slot is clean and not filled with debris.

The bolt and extractor should be clean and lubed and move freely.
 
dnPRK,

Thanks for the info, I took a good look at the barrel, and the extractor fits right into the barrel groove it seems.

So, I checked everything again, and then it occured to try feeding a different ammo.

Blue box federal 36 gr cycled manually just fine!!! So, I tried lead Blazer from CCI, WONT FEED, just like the mini mag's

Could there be that much difference between the two cases? THe barrel does have a bentz match chamber, but it should feed one of the best .22 rounds out there!!

THoughts again??
 
You may have a worn extractor and need to replace it with one of the steel ones. How many rounds has that gun seen before the change over?

Jim
 
I agree it probably is your extractor itself but it could be the way the barrel is seated. If the extractor touches the top or botom of the extractor slot it can hang up enough to keep it from extracting the shell. I measured some cci brass against winchester and remington brass and found the cci to have .002 more rim diameter than the other two but that shouldn't affect it extracting you can order another extractor from ruger. also you can check the bolt assembly itself and remove the extractor and clean the slot in the bolt where it sits. I have had the extractor gum up on me before, no fun.
good luck
 
The extractor should be in the exact center of the slot in the barrel.
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When ever I replace a barrel, this is always primary check. Make sure that is not dragging on the walls. Most of the time, it's fine but still a "Must" check. Sounds like you have gotten past this .... :)

Now, one one occasion, I ran into this exact problem and it turned out that the extractor was not allowed to get a good catch on the rim. I'll try to explain; there is a taper or ramp, in the slot that tapers into the bore. The taper stops, short of the bore. if this taper is not cut right, it will hamper the extrator from getting a good bite. As you know, the extractor is rounded off and that rides in the slot and up the taper. Dirt in this slot will also hamper it's funtion bot most of the time, it keeps the slot clean. I corrected the problem by relleving this top of the slot and still maintaining a wall between the top of the slot and the bore. ...... :)

A different extractor could also correct this problem. ..... :)

Be Safe !!!
 
Slowly pull back the bolt handle while watching the front end of the extractor through the ejection port.

The extractor should be in the exact center of the slot in the barrel.

If it isn't centered, loosen the allen screws on the barrel V-block and rotate the barrel until it is centered. Then tighten the allen screws.
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I’m no 10/22 expert, but I do own two of them. Correct me if I’m wrong, but rotating the barrel with the wedge block loose won’t correct the problem. When you retighten the block, it will twist the barrel right back into the same location every time.
 
For the record, the gun is basically brand new. Got it last summer, and I honestly spent more time upgrading it than shooting it!!:D

I would say maybe 600 to 800 rounds, no more than 1000 though. Never had a problem with the extractor before, but I will take a look.

Thanks everyone...
 
I’m no 10/22 expert, but I do own two of them. Correct me if I’m wrong, but rotating the barrel with the wedge block loose won’t correct the problem. When you retighten the block, it will twist the barrel right back into the same location every time.
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Essentially you are correct. There is a little play but for the most part it will seat in the same generasl position. I not only confirm that I'm not hanging up or dragging, I confirm that I am centered or have plenty of wall clearance. I also hone the sharp edges of the barrel slot.
I have noticed that some barrels even have this warning on them. That is to check for this alingment. ...... ;)

Fortunately, to date, I have never had to send a barrel back. ... :)

For the record, the gun is basically brand new. Got it last summer, and I honestly spent more time upgrading it than shooting it!!
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Don't lose heart as these are great little shooters. ...... :)

Please let us know how you made out.

Be Safe !!!
 
I was shooting my 10/22 just yesterday! I often have problems with certain brass not feeding/extracting. The Remington stuff works great, CCI wont feed or extract worth a dang. I have a new steel extractor too, and sometimes with they cruddy brass it will tear the rim on extraction. .22 ammo is cheap no matter how you look at it, just spend the extra penny on the good stuff, or should I say, the stuff that works in your gun.
 
Another update everyone. Was working on the extractor, everything looks good, but I saw some lettering printed on the barrel.

"May not eject unfired rounds"

So, we will see how it does at the range, first with the stuff that does manually extract, then I will carefully try Mini Mags, and go from there.

Thanks all
 
….I saw some lettering printed on the barrel.

"May not eject unfired rounds"
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I have never heard of such a thing.

So how are you supposed to unload the rifle without firing it?

At the range I shoot at, any shots after the cease fire buzzer, you are asked to leave. No, you are demanded to leave. During cease fire / check or change targets, all firearms must be on the bench, magazines out, empty chambers, actions open, do not handle firearms.

If you can’t unload the rifle without shooting it, what good is it?
 
"May not eject unfired rounds"
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Yes, I've seen this before and what they are saying is that you may not be able to extract and unfired round. Part of the extraction process is the blow-back. It says; "May" and I have yet to see when I could not. If indeed this condition existed, I'd take steps to correct. Whenever a problem like this is posted, the first step and rightly so, is to change the ammo. My Charger which is basically a 10/22, does not like Federal bulk pack ammo. So I save the Remingtons for it, excluding the Thunderbolts. It really rocks with Yellow-Jackets. :)


Be Safe !!!
 
Well, here is the range report on the 10/22!!

Gun shoots great. I started with a zero on the scope, which was easy, and some Federal blue box. Shot ok, not the greatest ammunition. Think I will stop using it.

Then I switched to Mini Mags, and had no issues at all, a pleasant surprise. It still won't extract manually, but the extractor will bite, and will extract if I close the bolt on the round, and fire it. Had no feeding problems at all, and had a good degree of accuracy(with some kentucky windage) when I took it over to the 100 yard line. I was getting worried I didn't spend my $$ well, but in this case, I did. Can't wait to go again. Probably put a 50 yard zero on it next time (its at 25 now.)
 
I have never heard of such a thing.
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I had a Midway 10/22 match barrel that had the same thing printed on it. With the factory extractor, most times it would not extract the unfired round.

I replaced it with a Volquartzen extractor with a sharper hook and it has worked fine ever since.
 
Have seen this before. The chambered round has entered the grooves. Can make for a very accurate rifle, idea being no gap to jump.
 
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