10-22, firing pin

dhermesc · 01-29-2008, 10:53 AM

I have an older 10-22 and have started having a problem with misfires. I "think" I'm getting a decent strike on the shell rim but I've had failures with both Federal and Remington 22s - differant "fresh" bricks.

How common is this problem (weak striker spring?) and how hard is it to fix?

Anyone have a link to an online owner's manual for this rifle?

lefty o · 01-29-2008, 11:10 AM

there is no striker spring. its most likely the ammo.

Mooseman684 · 01-29-2008, 11:36 AM

More times than not, it is a cleaning issue...Gunk in the bolt and firing pin channel...and in the receiver.
Rich

lefty o · 01-29-2008, 11:43 AM

yes, it doesnt sound like you've ever had the bolt out of the gun. a good scrubbing may help. i will stand by the ammo though, if your using bulk pack ammo, that is part of the problem.

01-29-2008, 10:53 AM	#1
dhermesc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: East Central Kansas Posts: 1,762	10-22, firing pin I have an older 10-22 and have started having a problem with misfires. I "think" I'm getting a decent strike on the shell rim but I've had failures with both Federal and Remington 22s - differant "fresh" bricks. How common is this problem (weak striker spring?) and how hard is it to fix? Anyone have a link to an online owner's manual for this rifle? __________________ Liberty is for those that claim it.

01-29-2008, 11:36 AM	#3
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 10,528 Images: 2	More times than not, it is a cleaning issue...Gunk in the bolt and firing pin channel...and in the receiver. Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

01-29-2008, 11:10 AM	#2
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 5,107	there is no striker spring. its most likely the ammo.

01-29-2008, 11:43 AM	#4
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 5,107	yes, it doesnt sound like you've ever had the bolt out of the gun. a good scrubbing may help. i will stand by the ammo though, if your using bulk pack ammo, that is part of the problem.