10/22 Bolt release question

[IXLR8]

I finally bought a 10/22 for the kids to learn with. I had one as teenager 3 decades ago and always loved it. The bolt release on the front of the trigger guard is pretty stiff. I had a tough time getting it release and move to a closed bolt position. Did I miss something? It seemed a bit too stiff for my kids to operate. Does it release with a loaded mag by just pulling back on the bolt?

Thanks in advance.

 

[hink]

I never have been able to release the bolt release on my 10/22 by just pulling on the bolt. Both setting and releasing the bolt seem to be a two-handed operation consisting of pulling the bolt to the rear and either setting or releasing the bolt catch.

The difficulty of setting and releasing the bolt have ended with the habit of either shooting until the hammer falls on an empty chamber, or dropping the magazine and cycling the action manually three times to ensure the chamber is empty prior to moving downrange.

 

[kurt]

I never have been able to release the bolt release on my 10/22 by just pulling on the bolt.

You can buy an automatic bolt release from a few sources. I think mine came from Midway.

 

[orbitup]

Here is a mod you can try. I haven't done it so I can't vouch for how well it works.

 

[zembonez]

I have the Volquartsen release on mine. Just pull the bolt back and it auto releases. That darn OEM release was about a pain in the butt! Mine also came from Midway (it was cheap and easy to install).

 

[Acera]

If you buy an auto release, compare it to the original before you install it. You will see that there is not much difference and it is very easy to modify the factory to match the auto one. Make the necessary adjustments, and you will have a spare.

 

[GTRich94]

Here is a mod you can try. I haven't done it so I can't vouch for how well it works.

This was the first gun mod I ever performed. It took longer to get the thing out of the 10/22 than it took to do the mod. I used my dremmel and the gold color grinding bit. Incredibly simple modification and it makes a huge difference. Until I made the change, I could never get the stupid thing to release.

 

[Dawico]

That is a good modification. I am gonna have to try it. Thanks guys.

 

[IXLR8]

I guess I will try the Midway solution. I don't know enough about how it works to modify it without assistance. Great information! Thanks for the help...

 

[PopsXD9sc]

No better way to learn how the gun works than to take it apart. Used several mods from the Rimfire Central site and there's enough info there to get you through it. Not a very complicated gun at all.

 

[LJH]

Here is a mod you can try. I haven't done it so I can't vouch for how well it works.

I have done this on a few. It works well.

 

[IXLR8]

The part came in from Midway for the bolt release. The instructions say it requires that I have to punch out some pins to install it. I have been putting off too long buying a punch set. This is as good a reason as any other... I found the trick to using the Ruger bolt release, push and slide. If you just push it in nothing happens. Push in and slide forward, works like a champ.

I did take it to the range, and sighted in the scope for 50 yards. It reminded my how much I hate Sun Optics. I had bought a 3x9 Sun Optics scope for another rifle, but it kept slipping down the rail, because it did not have a screw that fit into one of the rail cross grooves. I figured for a .22, I could just tighten it enough, due to the lack of recoil. It didn't slip, but it could not hold a zero for crap. I will let my daughter use it. It is still better than she is. If the time is right I will just upgrade her to real scope...

 

[Rifleman55]

For assistance go over to rimfirecentral.com

 

[kurt]

This should help installing the part.

Eliminate Trigger Over-Travel

 

[orbitup]

You don't need a punch set. Just use an allen wrench or something, they slide right out.

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[kurt]

You don't need a punch set. Just use an allen wrench or something, they slide right out.

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Shhhh!. Tool buying opportunity.

 

[IXLR8]

This should help installing the part.

Eliminate Trigger Over-Travel

Awesome! Great information.