New Rugar 10/22

[Sako Kid]

I used to have a Ruger 10/22 Target and got rid of it as it was just so damn unreliable it nearly drove me nuts. Then I starting yearning for a semi-auto again, but this time I managed to find a nice Theoben AMT which is basically a stainless steel copy of a 10/22 with a better build quality and target barrel.

Initially I suffered jams with this too but tried several different types of ammo. Some were hopeless, literally jamming every round, but then I tried the new RWS subs as the rifle is used for live quarry and these are absolutely mustard - not only do they very rarely jam, they are the most accurate in my rifle. I also noticed a big improvement in reliability when ditching the standard Ruger 10 shot mags and going with a straight feed banana mag.

The other thing to mention is that keeping the action (and the chamber) clean will also pay dividends in terms of reliability and also correct lubrication is important. I only use graphite powder and never oil to lube the action and this too seems to help matters.

[sharky]

I used to have a Ruger 10/22 Target and got rid of it as it was just so damn unreliable it nearly drove me nuts. Then I starting yearning for a semi-auto again, but this time I managed to find a nice Theoben AMT which is basically a stainless steel copy of a 10/22 with a better build quality and target barrel.

Initially I suffered jams with this too but tried several different types of ammo. Some were hopeless, literally jamming every round, but then I tried the new RWS subs as the rifle is used for live quarry and these are absolutely mustard - not only do they very rarely jam, they are the most accurate in my rifle. I also noticed a big improvement in reliability when ditching the standard Ruger 10 shot mags and going with a straight feed banana mag.

The other thing to mention is that keeping the action (and the chamber) clean will also pay dividends in terms of reliability and also correct lubrication is important. I only use graphite powder and never oil to lube the action and this too seems to help matters.

Yes. I'm finding that my 10/22 peforms better if I clean it after every time I use it, I use Parker Hale gun oil at the moment with no issues so long as I use it sparingly so graphite powder could be worth looking into.

[Dagben77]

I have the American, all very standard and it shoots great. I would say that it's a little more accurate than my CZ 452 was.

Happy you're pleased.