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Posted: 10/21/2006 9:02:39 PM EDT
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I have a newer 10/22 that I'm having trouble disassembling completely for cleaning. The large pin at the back of the receiver that must be removed in order to remove the bolt will not come out. I even tried hammering it out with a punch. It still won't budge. I'd like to replace it with a bolt buffer, but the factory one acts like its welded in place. Other than this small annoyance, this gun hasn't had any problems, and has been very reliable. Should I send it to Ruger, take it to a local gunsmith, or what? Any suggestions? |
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Tight fit I guess. Mine used to FALL OUT. Put some drops of oil on it, let the oil get in between the pin. Then get a rubber malet, and a drift punch, and let that little bastard have it - WHAM! Dang thing should start walking about with just a few taps. If this is too much, a Smith will pound that little sucker out. Yellow Jacket buffers are *THE* best and very worth it if you plan on replacing it. The Weaponcraft is like the Yellow Jacket, as in made with the same stuff. |
| I already tried that. I even oiled it up and let it sit overnight. Then I used a rubber mallet with a brass punch and whacked it good. I'm afraid if I hit it any harder I'm gonna break something. Like I said, its as if its welded in place. I guess I'll take it to my local 'smith and see what he can do. Thanks. |
 Dang son. That's not right then, unless Ruger is now welding that thing in there. Are you able to post a picture?
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This is a first for me. Everyone that has a 10/22 says the bolt retaining pin is a fairly loose fit in the receiver and will fall out. Either Ruger has improved it's QC, or yours was fixed in place with epoxy/Blue Loctite. Before taking it to a smith, try heating it up with a hairdryer so it's hot to the touch, then give it a whack. That will help to expand the opening because the aluminum receiver will heat up faster than the steel pin, and if it is Loctite it will void the bond. If it doesn't come out then it's either epoxy or something else we don't know about. If it's epoxy, you can get some "remover" to put on it. You could also try WD-40 and maybe it will penetrate and allow you to knock it out. I am willing to bet that it is just a tight fit. |
The rubber mallet is absorbing everything. Use a punch and a HAMMER and give it a good smack. Hit it like you mean it! Put something under the reciever, to allow the pin to go south. A small roll of tape, or a hole drilled in a piece of 2x6 will work. |
Thanks, that did the trick. I used a REAL hammer this time and it finally came out. It seems this pin is extremly tight in this gun for some reason. I can't believe how difficult it was to finally remove. This is my third 10/22, and the other two did not have this problem, in fact they were too loose if anything since those would just fall out. I replaced it with a Weapon Kraft buffer, so I don't need to trouble myself with it anymore. Thanks for the help. 
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