rock island 10 22 problems.

Mine works well with all ammo and a variety of mags. For $125 it was a bargain.

I put a peep sight on it.

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Out of the box, no mods, just cleaning and lube, my RIA hasn't had any failures and was more accurate then I was expecting. I got it as a beater gun, and I've been impressed. It's definitely a little rougher then a Ruger, but the stock is solid and the action fits nice and tight.
Under $200 it's an OK deal if you can find one. Over $200 buy a Ruger.
 
I wouldn't buy it again given the choice. The receiver on mine is slanted backwards and I run out of the elevation trying to zero the scope. It had extraction problems from the start that disappeared only with replacing the bolt with the Ruger one. And, of course, when I tried to post a nice review about on the website of the company which sold it to me, I got "edited out".
 
I bought one from a supporting dealer last winter during the Black Friday sales. The only issue I had was the magwell fit issue, however it was easily remedied once I filed off some of the wood. Aside from that one simple fix, it's been an amazing gun, taking more than it's fair share of squirrels and ducks. To be honest, it's functioned better than my past 10/22's. I have a Simons 3-9x40 scope monted on mine. This is definitely one of those keeper guns for me.
 
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I wouldn't buy it again given the choice. The receiver on mine is slanted backwards and I run out of the elevation trying to zero the scope. It had extraction problems from the start that disappeared only with replacing the bolt with the Ruger one. And, of course, when I tried to post a nice review about on the website of the company which sold it to me, I got "edited out".
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Bought one for my wife and it runs like a champ so I picked one up for myself and have had constant extraction issues. Bought a new extractor and it won't fit. Have been thinking of dropping in a ruger bolt but wasn't sure if it would fit. Any issues?
 
I had a slew of problems like yourself when I got my first RIA 10/22... For me it was stovepiping constantly, and not feed correctly. I took it home, to give it a good scrub, maybe I didn't do the job well enough... Well, the socking handle c clip at the front decided to fail and pieces went everywhere...
Got a hold of SFRC, and they replaced it immediately.
When I got the new one, I gave it a REALLY good cleaning. The garbage coming out of the barrel was astonishing... But I got her squeaky clean, and attached the after market picatinny and scope. Took it to the range and had zero issues, so I decided to replace the other parts I didn't like. Installed the extended mag release, filed down the bolt catch piece, and replaced the cocking handle with my "oh-god-I-broke-it" one I hastily ordered.

So far so good... I noticed the barrel band sits nowhere close to the barrel... However, she runs like a dream now. Her future consists of a new stock eventually, I really can't stand the one it came with.

Side note, the picatinny I installed came with common headed screws... They were quite tight at first, but I cleaned the holes out with some alcohol and clp... Dear god though, I hate common screw heads so much, almost as much as I hate torque head screws on air planes... It was hard to find a proper fitting screwdriver, that was small enough to fit into the hole, and then have enough of a handle to get some torque on it... Who the eff does that?!!?
 
Just got mine a few days ago. Haven't taken it out shooting yet, so I can't talk about function/accuracy. The finish was rough/poor, but I knew about that going in. Plan to do a paint job on it anyway. I was looking for a project gun/beater, and I thought $180 was a fair price.

I almost completely dicked up the receiver screw holes when i tried to install a Weaver brand multi position base. I used the screws that came with the Weaver brand rail, but they weren't turning in smoothly. I'm glad I didn't start cranking them in right away. I took them out remembering that my RIA M22 came with its own base/screws. Upon comparing the Weaver brand screws to the factory ones that came with the rifle, there is considerably more TPI on the Weaver brand screws, although both appeared to be the same diameter. I guess I just don't have the patience, and my eagerness got the better of me. I chewed up, I'm guessing, the first 20-30% of the receiver threads before luckily spotting my mistake. I had to carefully re-reform the female receiver threads with some force using the original RIA screws, but I think I'm good now (close call). Hope some permanent thread locker at 15 in-lb will fix the chewed up thread engagement. Are they using metric? Who knows. They packed a crap load of "safety" pamphlets with the gun instead of giving me useful information such as "USE ORIGINAL OEM SCREWS WHEN MOUNTING AFTERMARKET BASE"! I know it's my mistake, but I even went as far as to live chat with an RIA rep to ask if the receiver was compatible with aftermarket 10/22 bases. Needless to say, he said "most likely" and did not tip me off to the difference in the screws. Still kind of pissed about that.

If I had to re-do it, I would just save my $ and buy a custom DLASK again. It's always nice to find a bargain, but considering the hassles and nearly destroying my receiver, its just no worth purchasing anything foreign unless it's from Europe. I say Europe because there is good product support, and there are rarely any surprises and mysteries. IMO, Ruger quality has gone down and prices have gone up. Have you guys seen the fit and finish of the BX-1 mags lately (not good to say the least). Also just bought an RFR, and was surprised to find that the magazine housing was poorly finished "very rough and poorly anodized". But it's OK because you will most likely only notice it after you buy it and take it home like me. However Ruger is not alone, it seems to be like that across the board with most North American manufacturers. I absolutely cannot justify spending $400 on a Ruger 10/22 these days. I wasn't all too entirely happy with my 10/22 I bought 4 years ago for $240. Poorly cut dovetails (angle of female dovetails did not line up with male dovetails), and finish on receiver felt really cheap and started to form matted patches after a few cleanings. Ended up selling it a year later.

Anyways, sorry to vent. If you have an RIA, watch out for the screws and use the OEM ones with after market bases. A good paint job, and it's still not a bad buy IMO. Curiously, I do prefer the feel of the RIA stock compared to Ruger's. Something to do with that square shape on the top of the stock makes for a more consistent cheek weld. The metal barrel band, metal trigger housing, and the metal butt plate really does give it that military feel. Not the worst stock for sure, very utilitarian.

Regards,
"J" man
 
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Barrels, scope base holes, and take down screw hole are not the same as Ruger uses and are not compatible.
I retapped my receiver holes for 6/48 which is the standard for Ruger bases.
I ended up selling mine....just never could get it to shoot as good as my Ruger 10/22.
 
The only issue with a Ruger bolt in a RIA is that the bolt stop pin is a bit thick for it. So, occasionally the bolt gets stuck in a backward position. However, I'd rather live with that, than clear stuck casings from the breech all the time. I think RIA doesn't machine the bolt face like they should. Plus, the extractor was obviously filed down( at the factory?) to fit into the slot in the barrel. May be I got the bad one that Angrypanda sent back? :)
 
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I bought one from a supporting dealer last winter during the Black Friday sales. The only issue I had was the magwell fit issue, however it was easily remedied once I filed off some of the wood. Aside from that one simple fix, it's been an amazing gun, taking more than it's fair share of squirrels and ducks. To be honest, it's functioned better than my past 10/22's. I have a Simons 3-9x40 scope monted on mine. This is definitely one of those keeper guns for me.
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Where do you shoot migratory game birds (ducks) with a 22 rifle ?
 
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