New to the 10/22

[yuppiejr]

I've had good luck with the drop-in replacement trigger assemblies from Hornet:

http://www.hornetproducts.com/

.. the basic Ruger 10/22 trigger assembly is selling for close to $80 on eBay so if you want a no-fuss option dropping in the $90 plinker or $109 spitfire models from Hornet are pretty cheap upgrades.

Once I can get mine to run at all, I may try the trigger group

Is the extractor groove in the barrel properly aligned with the extractor on the bolt (not hitting either side, etc..)? With my 10/22's I always end up pulling the v-block that holds the barrel to the receiver and applying loc-tite to the screws which WILL work loose over time otherwise, which is a great time to make sure the extractor groove is properly aligned to avoid extraction issues. You will likely need to re-check zero after adjusting this, particularly if you are using a receiver mounted optic or rear sight (tech sight) as it can change the alignment of the front sight. Throwing in an upgraded Volq. extractor is an inexpensive and often useful reliability upgrade, even if you don't end up using it right away it's one of the handier spares to keep around if you own a 10/22.

Let me know if you want to try a Hornet trigger group before you buy, I have one of their 2.75# target versions on my Liberty Rifle and another one on order for another project (the Spitfire version on a poly trigger group). I would trade you RGB's and Thunderbolts for Winchester or Blazer bricks if your rifle doesn't like either, mine seem to prefer them.

[grousemaster]

I've had good luck with the drop-in replacement trigger assemblies from Hornet:

http://www.hornetproducts.com/

.. the basic Ruger 10/22 trigger assembly is selling for close to $80 on eBay so if you want a no-fuss option dropping in the $90 plinker or $109 spitfire models from Hornet are pretty cheap upgrades.

Once I can get mine to run at all, I may try the trigger group

Is the extractor groove in the barrel properly aligned with the extractor on the bolt (not hitting either side, etc..)? With my 10/22's I always end up pulling the v-block that holds the barrel to the receiver and applying loc-tite to the screws which WILL work loose over time otherwise, which is a great time to make sure the extractor groove is properly aligned to avoid extraction issues. You will likely need to re-check zero after adjusting this, particularly if you are using a receiver mounted optic or rear sight (tech sight) as it can change the alignment of the front sight. Throwing in an upgraded Volq. extractor is an inexpensive and often useful reliability upgrade, even if you don't end up using it right away it's one of the handier spares to keep around if you own a 10/22.

Let me know if you want to try a Hornet trigger group before you buy, I have one of their 2.75# target versions on my Liberty Rifle and another one on order for another project (the Spitfire version on a poly trigger group). I would trade you RGB's and Thunderbolts for Winchester or Blazer bricks if your rifle doesn't like either, mine seem to prefer them.

Appreciate that. I've got a brick of blazers I'll trade for Thunderbolts for sure....just gotta run out of city limits and confirm my 10/22 will indeed eat Thunderbolts. I'd like to think I didn't just buy a mini-mag only rifle (who knows if the mini's will even work).

[grousemaster]

I just picked up one of the 10/22 takedowns....the action on this one feels much smoother than my other one....

[tenmilmag]

Good god. 10-22 10 round magazines going for 48$ on eBay- selling in (4) packs! Was in to Cabelas looking for a take down, believe its in their ad but they had none

[MXGreg]

Good god. 10-22 10 round magazines going for 48$ on eBay- selling in (4) packs! Was in to Cabelas looking for a take down, believe its in their ad but they had none

Crazy, isn't it. I picked up some extras when they were only $28 each. Got some 25 rounders when they were around $40. They're 2-3 times that now.

[grousemaster]

Good god. 10-22 10 round magazines going for 48$ on eBay- selling in (4) packs! Was in to Cabelas looking for a take down, believe its in their ad but they had none

Yea, I went up there at 8:15. Had one on hold. It was the last one. I asked him where the rest were and he said folks lined up at the door an hour before open and rushed back there. They had to do a lottery to decide who got them. They were all gone within 5 mins of open.

BTW, my other 10/22 does like the Thunderbolts : ) . Thought it might, that's the only cheap stuff my Apache Nylon 66 likes.

[tenmilmag]

Was out to Wolf's Den last week end, found some 10-22 10 round magazines, brought them to register, guy behind the counter said... where did you find them? lol he wanted to raise the 19.99 he had on them before I paid for them. But he was a sport and I left with the deal of the century!

[grousemaster]

Was out to Wolf's Den last week end, found some 10-22 10 round magazines, brought them to register, guy behind the counter said... where did you find them? lol he wanted to raise the 19.99 he had on them before I paid for them. But he was a sport and I left with the deal of the century!

Isn't that MSRP? I just picked up a couple BX-25 Ruger mags, they were $30 each, which I think is list price.

[tenmilmag]

Was out to Wolf's Den last week end, found some 10-22 10 round magazines, brought them to register, guy behind the counter said... where did you find them? lol he wanted to raise the 19.99 he had on them before I paid for them. But he was a sport and I left with the deal of the century!

Isn't that MSRP? I just picked up a couple BX-25 Ruger mags, they were $30 each, which I think is list price.

Ya. I think MSRP has been out the window some time now