Thread: My "Ruger" 10/22 Build

Originally Posted by parriehunter

Hey,

Just a quick post to share a 10/22 project build I am doing. It is on my website I have also had a few emails about it so thought I would do a quick update here as well.

My 10/22 Project

On Christmas day I was able to get a couple of hours to try some different ammo but I struggled with failure to feed and lots of fliers. After some frustration, I found that as the round was entering the chamber a small amount of lead was getting shaved off or just getting caught on it and jamming.

On a $500 barrel, I would hope that it wouldn't need any modifications but I am going to try and slightly remove the sharp edge and see if that helps. I should just go back to Gun City but tbh I cannot be bothered dealing with them.

Cheers
Guys and Girls

Firstly, do not do any modification to the barrel. It is the last resort and possibly a bad idea even then. It will void any chance you may have in getting GC to replace or repair the barrel.

Secondly, I suggest you try to get a refund. your made the wrong decision going with GC's barrel. Barrel making requires skill. Great barrel makers rightfully enjoy the reputation they have. KIDD was the right choice. You should have just waited for a KIDD. KIDD says in its website that all its barrels are made with Lother blanks. GC does not explain who makes their barrel. They just say that these are "match barrels". Who exactly is using GC barrels in matches?

Thirdly, the issue are you experiencing is to do with chamber tolerance and the angle that the rounds are being pushed into the chamber. so the cause of the problem could also be the action - the way that the action holds the mag affects how the mag is angled and in turn affects the angle of the round as it is pushed.

Lastly, You did not say what rounds you used. Some low end rounds are made rough with lower precision. I have a box of PMX 22LR ammo which is pretty bad. Half the time they do not load properly on my KIDD 10/22. On the other hand CCI Standard Volecity was far better, but still had the occasion issues. I now use SK standard plus, absolutely zero issues in loading.