My Dad had one of these and the bolt was always difficult to operate smoothly.
Nice write up.
My Dad had one of these and the bolt was always difficult to operate smoothly.
Nice write up.
When I first got mine, I found the bolt lever was stiff, but then I cottoned on to the fact that you need to remember to clean and oil the rod and spring on the cocking lever, as it quickly gets dry and stiff. Once I learned that, no problem - 200 rounds in a day firing and not one hang-up, mind you, I clean all my guns fully EVERY time I shoot, maybe overkill,but it works for me. Just my opinion, y'unnerstand....
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I have the Target Stainless with a lovely laminated stock.The inside of which I cleaned up with some glass paper where it supports the barrel.
The barrel is beautiful with a hammer forged spiral finish.
Has a soft recoil buffer.Quick bolt release and extended mag release. Target trigger.
Bought brand new with a few mods. Also two clear magazines as well.
Fitted QD swivels instead of the standard swivels
I find it still needs a little more time to run in. Fired about 120 Mini Mags which it favours.
At 30 yards it will group into about 1.25cm with the Mini mags over a bag.
They are copper washed and burn cleanly. At £7 per hundred I am very pleased.
The Ruger combined 11mm/ Weaver rail was locktited down and I am using a Hawke 3-12x44 SR scope with their excellent ballistic SR reticule.
Groupng well at 100m but on the military range the wind can be a problem at times. However small pebbles in the sand on the backstop are no problem especially with the Hawke reticule. This gun is very accurate and I am delighted.
Graham
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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.
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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.
All shots from many calibres/rifles are into the sand/grit and there is no issue with tiny specks of pebbles. Be realistic.
It's not backyard air-gunning you know.
The targets are 35 yards minimum from the frames.
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Review update:
Well I've managed to put 2000 rounds through the Ruger and to be honest I think I'm going to leave the trigger alone for the present.
I only shoot the turning target comps with it plus plinking/practice and the trigger suits this type of shooting I do, as I've no time to squeeze each round off when you're looking to get 5 shots off in 10 seconds.
Yes! it keeps you on your toes and you keep a full mag spare in case of a stoppage from mag problems, non to date only a case that failed to eject cleanly and was spun round in the breach chamber andmangled when the bolt hit it as it slamed shut.
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cheers for the review and update,think ill get one too any pic of yours ?
I have had three 10/22's over the years and although people do like to mock it even the standard one can shoot well - I terms of stoppages I have found CCI subs cycle well whilst Winchester doesn't - and the cci's have been decently accurate - as standard I got a .36" group at 50 yards and with a hogue stock and trigger from rimfire magic managed .32" at 65 yards (both 3 round groups) I am sure a bolt action would be more accurate but you get a lot of bang for your buck with a 10/22!