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I've handled a few semi-auto .22 rifles dating back to high school when my friend bought a new Savage model 64F. The distinctive crack and zip of the .22LR round is unmistakable and it was probably from this rifle that I became familiar with it. I never recall this rifle jamming much. Later on I had another friend buy an old used Marlin model 60, I believe. This rifle worked much the same but with a tubular magazine and we began to notice it jamming after putting nearly 70 rounds or more through it. Perhaps it was more like a 100 but in general, the gun would start to jam once the simple blow-back action became blackened with gun powder residue.
Later on, my friend bought a new Marlin of much the same design but in stainless steel with a scope. This rifle had a release for letting the bolt forward and you could lock it back in a rather simplistic way, unlike the older rifle. Still, after getting dirty from use the rifle would begin to fail. It seems like small blow-back actions in these .22 rifles are vulnerable to such and while the 10/22 has a generally good reputation, I'm guessing the same can be true. Then again, there's always ammo and replacement parts to consider. I would just make sure such a rifle was cleaned well and lubricated and see if the problem persists. The magazine is also a common culprit for malfunctions, especially those alluring high-capacity types.
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