Reminded of why I seldom clean my Ruger 10-22

[Steve912]

One thing I'm doing is cutting way back on the CLP...But the action on the 10/22 collects too much powder dust, and lots of oil just makes it stick and form a sludge..

Any blow back rimfire will do the same.

If you want real fun, disassemble a 10rnd rotary magazine for cleaning, then try and put it back together...

They're not too bad, with a diagram. I built a wood insert in
one of mine to let it feed CCI CB Shorts. Won't cycle the action,
but feed fine.

 

[JM4151]

Cleaning a Ruger 10-22

I have two suggestions for cleaning this rifle. The first is to remove the action and bbl from the stock and spray the action with Disc Break cleaner. Wear rubber gloves when you do this. After it has soaked in for 10 or 15 minutes blow everything off or out with an air hose. Lube everything and the gun will work like new.
My second suggestion is to remove the action from the stock and put it in an ultrasonic cleaner on high for about 20 minutes. It will be perfectly clean, take it out and blow it off and lube it. It will work great, no action disassembly required!
I bought one of those cleaners a few years ago. Cost less than $400 and they work great of handguns and 22 cal rifles. Use then once every year or so, when my guns get really dirty.

 

[wood714]

We don't.... a bore snake and some spray lube keeps a 10-22 going a LONG time!!

Randy

I shoot mine suppressed, and that's the way I clean mine too.

As long as I use CCI subs or SV.

Got a boat load of Remington sub sonic 22's...dirtiest stuff I've ever shot.

 

[Drm50]

As with any gun I have ever took apart, if force is required you are most likely doing it wrong. Exception is springs, they can be troublesome. At the
factory they have assembly jigs that make things a snap.

 

[mg357]

Do you live near a gun store that offers gun cleaning services? Because if they do find out how much they charge and have them.

Do it for you because the process you just described sounds absolutely dreadful and horrible.

 

[deadin]

Sounds like OCD to me.....

 

[Drm50]

When I was in business I was astounded by the number of customers that brought their guns in to be cleaned. Same with fishing reels. The demand was such that I bought a big industrial cleaner for small parts. The after market parts for 10/22s was also surprising that customers wanted them
installed.

 

[Patrick L]

Yeah, I've got to admit it never seemed too hard to me.

But then again I STILL don't understand all the hoopla about how "hard" a Ruger semi auto .22 pistol is to take apart and re assemble. Never seemed to be an issue. And I'm no rocket surgeon...

 

[catadjuster]

I have seen aftermarket receivers that had a hole in the back so that you could clean from the breech. Seems like I saw a Ruger factory model that came with the same hole in it for cleaning.

I have to wonder though ... now there is a hole in the back of the receiver for rain to enter and any other debris that you might encounter while out in the open with your gun. Not sure if it is a solution or a new problem.

 

[Univibe]

Took the 10/22 to the range today. It was clean, but this time around I hardly used any CLP at all, just a drop on the spring guide rod.

MUCH less poo poo built up; and I was firing dirty Federal Champion stuff.

That's the new formula for the 10/22 for me. Treat it the opposite of the AR-15.

 

[deadin]

I have to wonder though ... now there is a hole in the back of the receiver for rain to enter and any other debris that you might encounter while out in the open with your gun. Not sure if it is a solution or a new problem

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Put a cork in it???

 

[gonerydin]

ruger.com has some good how-to videos on most of their current firearms, including the 10/22.


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[Rick_A]

It's not that bad. Over time, all the pins start falling out (even those you don't want) and the bolt handle manipulation becomes second nature.

You want a hassle, try an Ithaca 37. It's a bit more than a screw or two.

 

[Drm50]

I guess it boils down to "a man's got to know his limitations." If I take a gun apart I've never done before. I sketch as it comes apart and have parts laid out in order and numbered to sketch. Those drawings in parts sheets don't show you how one part is in relation to another. I do a good bit of looking before I start taking them apart.The stuff you see every day
like 10/22s, 870s ect become second nature.

 

[Mule Packer]

Gosh...I must've gotten a few "unusual" 10/22's because all of them have been a snap to breakdown, take apart, clean, and reassemble. Never had to use a vise. Bolt has never been hard to take out and put back...and I'm the kind of guy that has trouble putting batteries in a flashlight and expecting it to work.

 

[hoc9sw]

My 10/22 is a takedown, so the barrel is easy. But not being able to do much now because of arthritis, cleaning the receiver is a real bear. I spent several hours getting it reassembled the first time.

And no, I can't get a MarkIII back together either without way too much cussing and swearing.

I've sold guns lately because the cleaning has gotten more difficult than I can manage.

 

[deadin]

I used to rebuild/repair mechanical camera shutters. I found that pictures with a cell camera or anything with a macro lens taken as each layer of parts came out was a big help when putting thing back together.

 

[Farmer17]

I bought my first 10/22 from my barber for 37 dollars I made mowing lawns when I was about 11 years old in 1970. Didn't have any manuals or Youtube just took it all apart and cleaned it with some Hoppes and used WD-40 to blow the crud out of the tight spots. I didn't think it was hard at all, but I think some people are getting really spoiled with some of the new guns that can be broken down in two seconds.

 

[stevenstark711]

Agree

I think a 10/22 is one of easiest guns to strip. A screw driver for the one screw in stock and a small brass punch to push out the pins. There is really no need to completely strip them. I clean my bore after shooting and only strip in down once a year. I have worked on dozens of them installing aftermarket parts and have never needed any vice or hammer.
Getting bolt back in can be a pain if you haven't done it for awhile. Same as old Ruger auto pistol. If you are use to doing it it's no big deal. To. Most it's a pain.

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