10/22 bolt release

TNRICK55 · 03-03-2008, 08:21 AM

i need help you all my 10/22 bolt release dont want to release can anybody help????

i took it apart all looks ok.

Clem321 · 03-03-2008, 08:34 AM

The factory bolt release is really screwy. You have to push the right tabs in the right sequence. Most people replace them with an inexpensive, aftermarket part that works much better.

madcratebuilder · 03-04-2008, 08:45 AM

About 30 seconds with a dremel tool and the stock part works great, do a search over at rimfirecentral.com.

mjames834 · 03-04-2008, 11:58 AM

The stock bolt release is really bogus. You can either change the slot profile of the release with a dremel or buy an after market one that works right. However, I found the one I bought a few years needed a bit of refinement. Now, it's fine.
Would also suggest the aftermarket mag release with a tang for easier release. And to top off the changes, install the target hammer/sear combo. Costs about $60-70 (much less than a complete Volquartson trigger group), but is well worth it in trigger pull, creap, & the feeling of having a custom trigger. You can also install an allen screw in the back of the trigger guard to control trigger over travel. Just set it to 'let off plus a tad more' to avoid any shear condition between sear & hammer.

Skat · 03-04-2008, 12:45 PM

Mine has the same problem and have been meaning to get it replaced. Thanks for the info.

-Skat

TNRICK55 · 03-10-2008, 01:25 PM

thanks guys

jmp8927 · 03-10-2008, 08:04 PM

It works as it's designed to. But yeah, I know what y'all mean. It can be annoying if you don't know how it's supposed to work. I've been thinking about the aftermarket replacement that releases when you pull the bolt back. I do have a quick mag release and it works very well after modification. I bought a polymer one and it didn't quite work properly so I had to fix it up a bit.

billy · 03-10-2008, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madcratebuilder

About 30 seconds with a dremel tool and the stock part works great, do a search over at rimfirecentral.com.

yep,
it's
really really EASY.
if you take that bolt apart you will see the bolt hold open has a hole that is heart shaped.
dremel it out until it is a triangle.
done!
tadaa!!!!!!

while you are at rimfire look up bobby pin trick while you are at it!
you will thank me.

squirrelbaster · 03-10-2008, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billy

yep,
it's
really really EASY.
if you take that bolt apart you will see the bolt hold open has a hole that is heart shaped.
dremel it out until it is a triangle.
done!
tadaa!!!!!!

while you are at rimfire look up bobby pin trick while you are at it!
you will thank me.

and to think i wasted $10 whole dolllers buying an after market one........

billy · 03-10-2008, 08:18 PM

i like working on them

03-03-2008, 08:21 AM	#1
TNRICK55 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: TENNESSEE Posts: 74	10/22 bolt release i need help you all my 10/22 bolt release dont want to release can anybody help???? i took it apart all looks ok. __________________ 1st. GOD 2ND RIGHT TO KEEP AND BARE ARMS.

03-04-2008, 08:45 AM	#3
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 583	About 30 seconds with a dremel tool and the stock part works great, do a search over at rimfirecentral.com. __________________ The difference between a hot dog and a weenie is a fine line.....

03-10-2008, 01:25 PM	#6
TNRICK55 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: TENNESSEE Posts: 74	bolt release thanks guys __________________ 1st. GOD 2ND RIGHT TO KEEP AND BARE ARMS.

03-10-2008, 08:04 PM	#7
jmp8927 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Walterboro, SC Posts: 1,141 Images: 17	It works as it's designed to. But yeah, I know what y'all mean. It can be annoying if you don't know how it's supposed to work. I've been thinking about the aftermarket replacement that releases when you pull the bolt back. I do have a quick mag release and it works very well after modification. I bought a polymer one and it didn't quite work properly so I had to fix it up a bit. __________________ Doing the unexpected makes the unexpected the expected and thus the expected becomes the unexpected.

03-10-2008, 08:18 PM	#10
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 12,106 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	i like working on them __________________

03-03-2008, 08:34 AM	#2
Clem321 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 61	The factory bolt release is really screwy. You have to push the right tabs in the right sequence. Most people replace them with an inexpensive, aftermarket part that works much better.

03-04-2008, 11:58 AM	#4
mjames834 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 22	The stock bolt release is really bogus. You can either change the slot profile of the release with a dremel or buy an after market one that works right. However, I found the one I bought a few years needed a bit of refinement. Now, it's fine. Would also suggest the aftermarket mag release with a tang for easier release. And to top off the changes, install the target hammer/sear combo. Costs about $60-70 (much less than a complete Volquartson trigger group), but is well worth it in trigger pull, creap, & the feeling of having a custom trigger. You can also install an allen screw in the back of the trigger guard to control trigger over travel. Just set it to 'let off plus a tad more' to avoid any shear condition between sear & hammer.

03-04-2008, 12:45 PM	#5
Skat Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 64	Mine has the same problem and have been meaning to get it replaced. Thanks for the info. -Skat