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Posted: 5/21/2012 1:37:58 PM EDT
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Hello all,
I recently bought my wife a used 10/22. It's stovepiping 1 in 10 rounds. I've already taken it apart and cleaned it. The bolt seems to move fine, so I don't think it's a problem with the recoil spring or guide. What's my next course of action? Replace the ejector? Thank you. |
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The problem existed with a couple of different magazines. However, I only tried one type of ammunition. That said, the same ammunition runs great in another 10/22 I own.
I bought the gun second hand, and it's obviously had a more than just a few rounds through it. I suspect it's a worn part problem. My first assumption would be the ejector (as I mentioned in the OP). However, a Google search leads me to believe it's probably the extractor. For as cheap as both are, maybe I'll swap out both and see if that fixes the problem. I need this gun to be reliable. My wife is using it in her first Appleseed in July. |
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I would try different ammo. Sometimes a little smarter kick is all the bolt needs to throw the case clear.
The extractor does not touch the rim of the cartridge until the bolt retracts far enough to hit the rim on the ejector notch in the magazine. The rifle can run without one, although not as reliably. The actual ejector does nothing unless there is no magazine. You could try sharpening the hook angle on the extractor and see if that gives you the bigger flip you need. I have never needed a VQ extractor, but they are highly rated. |
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That said, the same ammunition runs great in another 10/22 I own. I have 2 and both like different ammo. My carbine loves Winchester Bulk Pack (333 or 555), but hates Federal Bulk pack, whereas my compact is exactly the opposite. However both shoot great with any CCI ammo, including Blazer bulk packs. Try a different ammo, if it still does it follow the advise from above and get a volquartsen extractor. |
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I had problems with one of my 10/22's using standard velocity ammo.
I chamfered the bolt and eliminated the problem. |
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+1 on the Volquartsen extractor. I wore out the extractor on my 10/22 and constant stove piping was the symptom. Get the Volquartsen (its cheep!) extractor and continue the fun! I'm to the point I think when you buy one you should by the extractor at the same time. |
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