Ruger 10/22 issues

[archangel]

Just picked up my first 10/22 installed the magpul x-22 stock tried to dry fire it by the trigger will not engage the safety seems to pop out too far is that normal?

[Fromk]

It sounds like the safety might have come out of alignment. In order to remove the safety you center it and rotate to pop it out of it's detent before pushing it out. It's possible that first step was done accidentally while changing stocks. Try centering the safety again and rotating a little each direction and get it popped back into place. It could be that simple.

That's my best guess.

I put one of those stocks on my old 10/22T a couple weeks ago and love it!

[archangel]

I actually disassembled the whole trigger I wish I seen your reply before I did it. After it was disassembled I noticed it was rotated, so I just rotated it clockwiseThat fixed it. It really sucked getting the trigger reassembled the seat was difficult. Thanks for the reply I'm sure some one else will run into this issue.

[archangel]

Went and found a drop in trigger for the ruger and put that in today the trigger feels so much better than the stock trigger

[cstone]

Kidd makes a great trigger for the 10/22. Brimstone Gunsmithing is quick and does good work. He offers three different versions of his trigger job and if you are just using it as a plinker or squirrel gun, the Tier 3 for $40 is hard to beat.

[archangel]

Is that a replacement or a tune up on the existing trigger?

[archangel]

Btw it's just a plinker I will not eat a squirrel so I'm not to thrilled at the idea of shooting them just for fun. I have herd it is good and makes a great stew just a little worried about trying squirrel meat. Who knows I may get brave and want to give it a try some day. Same with rabbit I hear it's good but don't really want to try it.

[archangel]

Also with that trigger job does that help with feeding and ejecting issues I herd you can file the extractor some how and it cuts down on ejecting issues

[cstone]

The Kidd triggers are either some drop in parts or a complete replacement. The complete Kidd trigger cost as much as the rifle but everyone who has one raves about it. I have a Kidd "Trigger Job" in one 10/22 and it is very nice.

http://www.coolguyguns.com/TRIGGERS_c_7.html

The Brimstone Tier 3 is done on your existing trigger. I had this done on my takedown and while not as nice as the Kidd, it is so much nicer than the stock trigger. The turn around is about a week, so for the money, as long as you aren't looking for bench rest accuracy, it is a good choice, IMO.

http://www.brimstonegunsmithing.com/...ns/ruger-10-22

As for feeding and extraction, there are many things that can contribute to those problems. I start with ammunition. Some bulk .22lr just won't reliably run in every gun. Buy a little variety and try them out. Second is mags; I try to stick to Ruger mags as they haver never given me problems with decent ammunition. Third, I would disassemble the gun and give it a good cleaning. Bring a tooth brush to the range. If you shoot a couple of bricks, the crud gets under the extractor on the bolt face. Hit it with the toothbrush and get the crud out from under the extractor.

If you are interested in having your bolt cleaned up, CPC gets pretty good reviews but I haven't used them. The guy I used has stopped taking any new work. Que was very reasonable and turned his work around pretty fast, but alas, he is no longer an option. You may want to try C.P.C.

http://www.ct-precision.com/1022rework.html

There are many ways to improve a 10/22. Some people build a 10/22 and don't use a single Ruger made part. The best source of information for all things 10/22 and .22lr in general is RFC

http://www.rimfirecentral.com

Good luck with your rifle.

[Hoser]

Kidd is the only way to go.