Magazine relief (Ruger)

[cyclone]

Is the factory 10/22 magazine any more (or less) prone to magazine-spring weakening if left loaded for prolonged periods? Does the number of cartridges left loaded in matter?

Thanks.

 

[skeetgunner]

not in my experience, no. load em up.

 

[msg.drew]

I have had 3 Ruger mags stop working due to weak spring... and I don't leave them loaded. just from normal use... maybe I shoot it a lot more then normal use lol.

 

[10x]

I have had 3 Ruger mags stop working due to weak spring... and I don't leave them loaded. just from normal use... maybe I shoot it a lot more then normal use lol.

Are you sure it is a weak spring and not just crud in the magazine?
I have cleaned and lubed (use a quality lock lube - less is more) Ruger 10/22 magazines that seemed to have a week spring and that brought them back to life.
Also the spring tension on a ruger 10/22 mag can be adjusted.

 

[Mr AR15]

See the 10/22 tips (end of thread) for mag cleaning and adjusting the spring tension.