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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...
Take off all accessories (scopes, sights, etc). Remove the magazine, open the bolt, and ensure there are no rounds in the chamber.
Push your safety so that there is an equal amount showing on both sides. If you don't do this, the button will get stuck on the stock as you go to pul...
Depending on your rifle, the pins may just fall out on their own, or they may need some help. If they don't come out easily, gently use the screwdrive...
Take the trigger assembly out and put it aside.
Pull the bolt handle back and lift up on the front of the bolt, and it should just come right out. Remove the spring as well.
This is as far as you need to go to clean the rifle. If you want to, you can remove the barrel by using a hex key to remove the V-block that holds the...
Put the bolt spring back in. Using your hand and a screwdriver, pull the bolt handle back all the way. Take the bolt and push it into the spring, you ...
Put the trigger assembly so the holes line up and insert the pins. If the pins don't want to go in, gently tap them with a hammer.
Make sure the safety button has equal amounts showing on either side and lower the stock onto the receiver. Tighten the take-down screw and barrel ban...
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