Storing in case - Bolt open or closed?This is a discussion on Storing in case - Bolt open or closed? within the Ruger 10/22 Rimfire forums, part of the Rifle & Shotgun Forum category; Hi,
I did a search here for an answer and I don't think this is mentioned in the manual.
I have a new 10/22 takedown ...
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October 22nd, 2012, 03:24 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
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| Storing in case - Bolt open or closed?
Hi,
I did a search here for an answer and I don't think this is mentioned in the manual.
I have a new 10/22 takedown and have been thinking of different things I can't figure out about it.
If I'm going to disassemble the takedown and store it in the case for a while, should I leave the bolt open or closed?
And if the answer is "closed," is it better to hold the bolt, pull the trigger and ease it on home gently or just let it slam home?
(Not that I plan on storing it any time soon. I ran a couple of patches through the barrel It's clean and ready to go. The range opens at 9:30. I'll be there at 9:29.  )
Thanks
Last edited by mickey; October 22nd, 2012 at 04:05 AM.
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October 22nd, 2012, 07:52 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA
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I leave mine open with an orange chamber flag in the chamber. That way I, and everyone around me, know that the rifle is in safe condition when I unpack it at the range. I'm not worried about long-term storage either - long term is about three days for our 10/22s.
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October 22nd, 2012, 08:37 AM
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#3 | | Previously Interested
Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Trapped in a horde of stupid people
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Open will keep tension on the recoil spring. Ruger ships them closed. That covers it for me.
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October 22nd, 2012, 12:35 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO
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I store it closed to keep the tension off the spring, and to also help keep the chamber clean from what ever.
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October 22nd, 2012, 01:42 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maine
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Been keeping mine closed for nearly 20 years without any issues.
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October 22nd, 2012, 01:45 PM
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#6 | | ARMED AND GREGARIOUS
Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ruger, Georgia
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Bolt closed.
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October 22nd, 2012, 01:46 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: West Texas
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It makes no difference if a spring is stored compressed or relaxed. Springs wear out by being cycled. So to answear your question, store it the way you like because it makes no difference.
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October 22nd, 2012, 02:07 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Peoples Republic of Kalifornia
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Closed
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October 22nd, 2012, 03:25 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: wayne nj
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I would store with the bolt closed but not in a case it will attact moisture.
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October 22nd, 2012, 03:51 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Aurora, Illinois
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Bolt closed, and in a gun sock .
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October 22nd, 2012, 07:35 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Florida
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Closed
wPm
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October 24th, 2012, 12:56 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Midvale Utah
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I store my guns with bolts closed for no particular reason other than is easy.
When i get a 10/22 takedown, I will probably store it bolt open since you have to retract the bolt to disassemble and re-assemble (easier to leave it open from when its disassembled).... Either way, closed or open, doesnt matter to the springs.... like was said above, its the cycles that wear a spring.... So technically, you will wear it more storing it closed, since you have to lock it back to assemble..... Of course, we are talking a fraction of a fraction of the total wear the spring will take, so I wouldn't worry about it...
What it comes down to is, store it how YOU want to, and dont worry about what anyone else does.
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