10/22 concerns

[Ruffnek]

I just bought my first 10/22 after swearing off, and selling off all .22lr guns and ammo when prices got redonkculous. I have to say that it's been long enough for me to forget what a joy the round is to shoot. On to my question/concern.

I know that dry firing a rimfire is sacrilege, and for damn good reason. With that in mind, one would assume that last round bolt hold open would be a standard feature to prevent what I call the AK "it's safe to return fire now" click. But alas, I've learned that this is not the case with a 10/22. Is there some sort of built-in protection for when that click happens or am I going to have to exert more brain power and count my shots?

As per Chapter 8, Section 2, Subsection C of INGO code, here is the obligatory picture:

 

[actaeon277]

I've been running my 10/22 for over 20 years and had no problems.

But, maybe these might give you piece of mind?
I haven't used them. Maybe someone can speak up.

https://www.volquartsen.com/products/158-automatic-bolt-release

KIDD Auto Bolt Release

 

[Ruffnek]

I don't think you understand, I need to catch the bolt after the last round, not worried about releasing it.

 

[Bluejeeper]

There is/was a company that made a last round hold open for it. I actually think I still have that hold open bolt catch laying around here somewhere

 

[Hookeye]

I shot the crap out of my first one for over a decade and never worried about the "click on 11".
No problems either.
What does your owner's manual say about dry firing?

 

[Ruffnek]

I shot the crap out of my first one for over a decade and never worried about the "click on 11".
No problems either.
What does your owner's manual say about dry firing?

Manual says that it's all good. It wouldn't be the first time that a manufacturer put out misinformation, though. Remember Hi Point's "shake your ammo" bit in their manual?

 

[actaeon277]

I don't think you understand, I need to catch the bolt after the last round, not worried about releasing it.

Well, I imagine if you release it by pulling the bolt back, then it must first "catch".

 

[nipprdog]

I know that dry firing a rimfire is sacrilege, and for damn good reason. With that in mind, one would assume that last round bolt hold open would be a standard feature to prevent what I call the AK "it's safe to return fire now" click. But alas, I've learned that this is not the case with a 10/22. Is there some sort of built-in protection for when that click happens or am I going to have to exert more brain power and count my shots?

No problem dry firing a 10/22, as well as many other modern 22s. The 10/22 has a firing pin stop built into the bolt. Quit worrying about about it and enjoy your new rifle.

 

[pudly]

Picture fail. Where are your toes?

 

[Hookeye]

Manual says that it's all good. It wouldn't be the first time that a manufacturer put out misinformation, though. Remember Hi Point's "shake your ammo" bit in their manual?

No I don't remember.
Because I don't mess with Hi Point.

Believe the owner's manual or not. I do think there some consumer protection in the wording of such a document.
And..................it's a friggin' 10/22.

If the barrel gets smoked from dry fire (won't)................iron the chamber and change your practice.
Or just do what you were doing and change barrel every 10 yrs.

Even if you had a factory checkered sporter (sporter, not deluxe sporter)...........there's nothing on the bbl to tie it to the action. Lettering might differ, but one can find even old era barrels to replace one that gets damaged.............and nobody will be able to tell.

It's a 10/22.........easy and inexpensive to keep running a long while.


FWIW I did see a Buckmark target dry fired and pinged. Chamber iron brought it back to full function (and owner quit dry firing it LOL).

 

[mdmayo]

Put a recoil buffer, catch release, and if you feel really froggy try a BX-trigger in it; and, presto!! damn near as good as it gets while staying under $500, although that Magpul stock was probably pretty dear to them...

 

[seedubs1]

You can always ride the bolt while you pull the trigger if you're not wanting to leave the gun cocked with no round in it for storage and don't want to dry fire it.

 

[ATM]

No problem dry firing a 10/22, as well as many other modern 22s. The 10/22 has a firing pin stop built into the bolt. Quit worrying about about it and enjoy your new rifle.

This right here. Enjoy!

 

[ErickW]

I think you'll be ok, I've encountered the old shot 11 click more times than I can count, and both mine function just fine. FWIW I have seen other rimfires have problems with this though.

 

[BugI02]

Picture fail. Where are your toes?

LMAO. First good laugh of the day. Thxs

 

[Ruffnek]

Picture fail. Where are your toes?

It's funny that you mention that. I actually worked very hard to make sure that they didn't make an appearance.

 

[Simon6101]

I have 10/22's that were produced in 1965 and they have been dry fired a lot. It does not hurt this particular rifle to dry fire.

 

[Cameramonkey]

If you are THAT concerned, the manufacturer of this mag makes a bolt hold-open. But you MUST install their catch and once that happens I THINK you must always use their mags (and not the factory mags).

http://www.brownells.com/magazines/...magazine-22lr-sku100-002-046-20911-46287.aspx

I accidentally bought them and had to call them. They work like a normal mag in a stock 10/22.

 

[308jake]

I've never had an issue dry firing.

 

[Ruffnek]

Well the concern has been put to rest. I found it in the manual so I'll just call Ruger if it is ever a problem and remind them that they said it was fine.