.22 Shooting Problem

farm_boy · 02-16-2007, 12:12 PM

I have a Marlin .22 semi-auto tube fed, nice little gun... at times. The last 2 or 3 times ive shot it jsut about every other shell wouldnt shoot and it wouldnt ejec them automactically i would hvae to pull back the bolt to get them to eject and sometimes i would have to feed is shells too. Ive cleaned it multiple times everywhere on the gun. Anyone know what the problem could be?

killer · 02-16-2007, 12:32 PM

Well I'll start the doctoring with a question about ammo.

Are you using the same ammo or did you switch? Some semi auto simply hate certain ammo.

troylaplante · 02-16-2007, 12:36 PM

I have a Marlin 60W model. I have never had that sort of issue before. I don't know what to suggest for you. Bad ammo was my first thought, if you are having duds. Weak loads may also contribute to not ejecting.

samuel · 02-16-2007, 01:17 PM

When you drop the trigger mechanism out does it have a screw on each side holding two flat pieces over the elevator at the front? The newer ones have plastic pins and are loose. If those screws are tight it causes the problems you mention.I use loktite and make sure those bars are loose. Also where the extractor goes in beside the chamber is quite a deep notch that has to be cleaned.

farm_boy · 02-16-2007, 01:26 PM

Ive always put remington through it. Ill check out the trigger assembly.

Bravo · 02-16-2007, 01:33 PM

A couple of years ago I had a similar problem with a Marlin .22 Tube Feed, but I then realized that it hadn't been cleaned in 10 years

It wasn't my gun, but after cleaning it well, it worked fine.

okami515 · 02-16-2007, 01:50 PM

Have to agree with Bravo. sounds like a good cleaning might be in order. Was having a similar issue with my 10/22 and all it needed was a good cleaning.

Big Dog · 02-17-2007, 07:30 AM

I find Remington .22LR ammo to be inconsistent. Try other brands after a good thorough cleaning. I have the best luck with Federal and CCI Minimags in semiauto rifles.
Remember to use oil VERY sparingly! Better is to use a dry lube. It prevents gunk build-up.

Mooseman684 · 02-17-2007, 11:33 AM

I'll add 2 cents worth...If the gun is clean, the chamber in particular , then I would examine the breech area where the firing pin hits. The metal can get a small ding in it from dry firing/or extensive use that causes interference with the shell, in other words, a tight spot, that needs service.
Rich

fred · 02-20-2007, 08:09 PM

did you examine the firing pin mark on the cartridge cases? A light imprint is usually a clue worth looking for.

killer · 02-21-2007, 08:01 PM

When you say you have cleaned the gun how far do you tear it down?
Are you able to look at all of the springs to see if any are broken?

Such as firing pin spring?

My buddy had a Ruger .22 firing pin break and it would fire about evey 3rd time.

Plus his tube fed Marlin .22 had a weak tube spring which failed to load the next round.

02-16-2007, 12:12 PM	#1
farm_boy Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 18	.22 Shooting Problem I have a Marlin .22 semi-auto tube fed, nice little gun... at times. The last 2 or 3 times ive shot it jsut about every other shell wouldnt shoot and it wouldnt ejec them automactically i would hvae to pull back the bolt to get them to eject and sometimes i would have to feed is shells too. Ive cleaned it multiple times everywhere on the gun. Anyone know what the problem could be?

02-16-2007, 12:32 PM	#2
killer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the rat race Posts: 905 Images: 6	Well I'll start the doctoring with a question about ammo. Are you using the same ammo or did you switch? Some semi auto simply hate certain ammo. __________________ "Yeee Hawww...I'm a cowboy on an iron horse." Killer's cabin: http://buckmountainchateau.com/

02-16-2007, 01:17 PM	#4
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,087	When you drop the trigger mechanism out does it have a screw on each side holding two flat pieces over the elevator at the front? The newer ones have plastic pins and are loose. If those screws are tight it causes the problems you mention.I use loktite and make sure those bars are loose. Also where the extractor goes in beside the chamber is quite a deep notch that has to be cleaned. Last edited by samuel; 02-16-2007 at 01:20 PM.

02-17-2007, 07:30 AM	#8
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,219	I find Remington .22LR ammo to be inconsistent. Try other brands after a good thorough cleaning. I have the best luck with Federal and CCI Minimags in semiauto rifles. Remember to use oil VERY sparingly! Better is to use a dry lube. It prevents gunk build-up. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

02-17-2007, 11:33 AM	#9
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,678 Images: 2	I'll add 2 cents worth...If the gun is clean, the chamber in particular , then I would examine the breech area where the firing pin hits. The metal can get a small ding in it from dry firing/or extensive use that causes interference with the shell, in other words, a tight spot, that needs service. Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

02-16-2007, 12:36 PM	#3
troylaplante Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Selma, NC Posts: 2,223	I have a Marlin 60W model. I have never had that sort of issue before. I don't know what to suggest for you. Bad ammo was my first thought, if you are having duds. Weak loads may also contribute to not ejecting.

02-16-2007, 01:26 PM	#5
farm_boy Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 18	Ive always put remington through it. Ill check out the trigger assembly.

02-16-2007, 01:33 PM	#6
Bravo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 1,897	A couple of years ago I had a similar problem with a Marlin .22 Tube Feed, but I then realized that it hadn't been cleaned in 10 years It wasn't my gun, but after cleaning it well, it worked fine.

02-16-2007, 01:50 PM	#7
okami515 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 174	Have to agree with Bravo. sounds like a good cleaning might be in order. Was having a similar issue with my 10/22 and all it needed was a good cleaning.

02-20-2007, 08:09 PM	#10
fred Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NC, USA Posts: 184	did you examine the firing pin mark on the cartridge cases? A light imprint is usually a clue worth looking for.

02-21-2007, 08:01 PM	#11
killer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the rat race Posts: 905 Images: 6	When you say you have cleaned the gun how far do you tear it down? Are you able to look at all of the springs to see if any are broken? Such as firing pin spring? My buddy had a Ruger .22 firing pin break and it would fire about evey 3rd time. Plus his tube fed Marlin .22 had a weak tube spring which failed to load the next round. __________________ "Yeee Hawww...I'm a cowboy on an iron horse." Killer's cabin: http://buckmountainchateau.com/