How to Field Strip A Ruger 10/22 Rifle for Cleaning

Here's how to field strip (take apart) a Ruger 10/22 rifle for cleaning.
Here are the few tools you'll need:
Flat screwdriver
Small thin screwdriver or a punch
Hammer

Step 1: Safety First

Take off all accessories (scopes, sights, etc). Remove the magazine, open the bolt, and ensure there are no rounds in the chamber.

Comments

[RadBear]

I used one of these to plink at cans over the holidays while visitng my in-laws. It was nice, but had occasional feed problems

[eat_squids]

Were you using the factory clips? I know that many aftermarket clips are notorious for not feeding well.

[RadBear]

I'm not sure if they were aftermarket or not. They weren't the big 30 round ramlines. They were just 10 shots each. Unfortunately I don't recall the markings on the clips. It only happened 3 times, so it didn't suck too much fun out of the day.

[CementTruck]

If the clips can be disassembled you can tweak the spring tension. Sometimes it isn't the clips fault at all. When a barrel is taken off the receiver for cleaning and not re-aligned properly when it is replaced it causes feed issues too. There are many videos and instructions out there for both repairs.

[lyleinmb]

nice job! you go dude! Thanks just got the take down. lyle

[banawe]

Thanks for the very informative instructions. Your scope is the same with the other information i got from Ruger 10/22 Accessories sites Ruger 10/22 Accessories

[valhallas_end]

Heh, I think I have that exact same cleaning kit and stand, and possibly the same scope as on your rifle.  Well written instructions.

[eat_squids]

Thanks, I've got a Barska 4x Plinker scope

[Marble of Doom]

NIce pictures, well written instructions. How do you like the gun?

[eat_squids]

It's really nice, shoots really well, I love it