Hello all. I'm new to the forum, so thanks for having me.
I'm having some problems with my 10 22 Takedown. The issue is that after shooting, the barrel does not want to disconnect from the action. I know I've had the tightening nut adjusted properly, the barrel feels snug with no play, and it shoots very accurately. This only happens after shooting (usually 200-300 rounds at time). The barrel is warm to hot when this problem occurs, so the obvious (I think anyway) answer would be that the barrel has expanded because its hot, and its too tight of a fit. However, the problem persists even after I let the barrel cool down overnight, which I've had to do every time I have shot the rifle. So far I've been able to eventually get it apart the next day. I then follow Rugers instructions for loosening, then tightening the barrel nut again to achieve a tight fit. This has happened all three times that I have actually shot the rifle.
I realize this is a brand new rifle, but I can't think that this is normal. Has anyone else had any experiences like this with their 10 22 TD? I do plan to call Ruger directly about it, but I thought I'd test the waters on the ol' Ruger forum.
Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
Good shootin!
Thanks,
Aaron.
I'm having some problems with my 10 22 Takedown. The issue is that after shooting, the barrel does not want to disconnect from the action. I know I've had the tightening nut adjusted properly, the barrel feels snug with no play, and it shoots very accurately. This only happens after shooting (usually 200-300 rounds at time). The barrel is warm to hot when this problem occurs, so the obvious (I think anyway) answer would be that the barrel has expanded because its hot, and its too tight of a fit. However, the problem persists even after I let the barrel cool down overnight, which I've had to do every time I have shot the rifle. So far I've been able to eventually get it apart the next day. I then follow Rugers instructions for loosening, then tightening the barrel nut again to achieve a tight fit. This has happened all three times that I have actually shot the rifle.
I realize this is a brand new rifle, but I can't think that this is normal. Has anyone else had any experiences like this with their 10 22 TD? I do plan to call Ruger directly about it, but I thought I'd test the waters on the ol' Ruger forum.
Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
Good shootin!
Thanks,
Aaron.