Just Bought a Ruger 10/22 - Need Advice

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OK, I finally broke down and bought it - well pleased so far.

Having taken it to the range for the first time today (first dates are so exciting!), I referred to the manual for cleaning advice. The booklet says to disassemble it. How much should I expect the zero to be altered (I mounted a scope)?

Thanks.
 
I last stripped a 10/22 about 25 yrs ago. AFAIR, there were a couple of big cross pins that came out and the trigger group and bolt came out. There wasn't much to clean or inspect. But disassembly is good for the soul (like a tantlizing undressing on any date). The scope will improve the zero by virtue of its magnification of the image so you can see better.
 
Not much, if any. The only thing that you should really be concerned with is the torque on the takedown screw can alter point of impact. Clean it, and take 'er out for round two!
 
ATOM said:
Thanks, guys.

Now where did I put those screwdrivers...?
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There are only 2 screws. One on the barrel band (if your model has one) and the other on the bottom of the stock in front of the mag well. From there you should be able to strip it down & reassemble without any tools. I can do it while blindfolded. Great gun but get a Timney trigger from Mystic Precision, it is night & day... :D
 
From what I understand, you are supposed to completely strip it down to individual parts. Put the receiver off to the side, and all the other parts in a clean box. Throw away the box of parts and buy entirely new ones to re-install onto the receiver.

And do this every time you clean it.

At least, that's what I gather from reading 10/22 posts. :)

As long as you put it back together consistently, zero shouldn't be affected too badly. If you have an inch-pounds torque wrench, use that to snug the stock takedown screw to a consistent value.
 
Actually, jt trouble, I found that bit pretty good satire. I've seen some rigs I had to look carefully at to find the rifle hidden inside. Whatever turns you on...

Seriously, folks, thanks for your input.
 
Grouse Man said:
From what I understand, you are supposed to completely strip it down to individual parts. Put the receiver off to the side, and all the other parts in a clean box. Throw away the box of parts and buy entirely new ones to re-install onto the receiver.

And do this every time you clean it.

At least, that's what I gather from reading 10/22 posts. :)
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How true is that. The parts are like the gun though if you drop any they won't hit the ground. :)
 
Defintely Loctite 242 on rail to reciever bolts and scope cap bolts. You can even put some on the ring mount nuts too if you want. That will stop anything from coming loose. And dont worry so much about your zero. It may be affected if you take the barrel off, or like others have said, change torque on takedown bolt. But who cares. It will only be a bit off/still in the ball park. After you put it back together. Rest it on a sand bag/bipod/sweater and just adjust scope as you shoot. Usually only takes 5-20 rounds to get it back on. Its kind of fun.
 
Two small upgrades will make a 10\22 a bit easier to live with. A VQ hammer will bring the trigger pull down to scary nice and a VQ Match extractor will eliminate extraction problems
( a common ailment). Some out of the box guns will shoot great groups, most won't. A match barrel will do the deal if you thrive on Loonie-size groups at 50 yds. I have a Green Mountain and a Dlask and both will do this with Federal bulk-pak ammo. If you are set to shoot a SA .22 I believe the the 10\22 with the flawless rotary mag is the only game in town.

Shoot lots.........240
 
Try lots of different ammo to find the best for your rifle.
The most expensive did not shoot the best groups, the least expensive did not shoot the worst.
Aftermarket target hammer is an easy upgrade for a lot of improvement.
 
ATOM said:
OK, I finally broke down and bought it - well pleased so far.

Having taken it to the range for the first time today (first dates are so exciting!), I referred to the manual for cleaning advice. The booklet says to disassemble it. How much should I expect the zero to be altered (I mounted a scope)?

Thanks.
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I'd never remove the barrel from the receiver on a 10/22 unless replacing it. That process is not necessary for general cleaning/maintenance.

Remove the barreled action from the receiver, take out the trigger group and bolt, give it all a good cleaning and reassemble. This will not change your zero and will get the rifle nice and clean.
 
trapandhunt said:
use loctite on any screws u dont want to come out or work loose. This is coming from a machinist and as the commercial for hot sauce says we put that s@#t on everything:cool:
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A question (sorry to jump in the thread).

On other sites I've been hearing about Loctite blue (non-permanent) and red (permanent)

I searched the loctite website.
They only show RED as a "threadlocker"
but blue as Contact Adhesive.

I'm confused. I need to "loctite" the front sight screw on a Ruger 22/45.
 
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