Took my SWEET shooting little rifle to the range for the first time today. I was totally impressed with its accuracy, even out to 100 yards (shot about 4" groups, all ten rounds in the target) using CCI Blazer, which is pretty far from match-grade ammo.
I had one problem, and it REALLY bothered me. The bolt would absolutely, positively NOT lock open after the last round. The tenth round would usually be followed by an audible "click" as the hammer fell against nothing. This was usually followed by an expletive from my lips.
Anyone else have similar experiences using the factory Ruger magazines in these rifles? I find it very disconcerting, as I know it's a bad thing to dry-fire a rimfire (which is basically what was happening, though NOT intentionally in the least).
Thanks in advance.
I had one problem, and it REALLY bothered me. The bolt would absolutely, positively NOT lock open after the last round. The tenth round would usually be followed by an audible "click" as the hammer fell against nothing. This was usually followed by an expletive from my lips.
Anyone else have similar experiences using the factory Ruger magazines in these rifles? I find it very disconcerting, as I know it's a bad thing to dry-fire a rimfire (which is basically what was happening, though NOT intentionally in the least).
Thanks in advance.