Ruger 10/22 Instruction Manual

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FAILURE TO DO SO WILL IRRETRIEVABLY DESTROY
THE STOCK WHEN THE BARRELED ACTION IS SWUNG
UPWARD FOR DISASSEMBLY IN STEP #5!
The rest of the disassembly and reassembly procedures are the same as for the
standard carbine. Don’t forget to reinstall the muzzle cap and its screw once
reassembly is otherwise complete.
REASSEMBLYAgain, Be Sure Rifle is Unloaded!
1. Reassembly of bolt into receiver:
a. To reassemble bolt handle and bolt in the receiver, position the rear end
(cone pointed) of the recoil spring guide rod in the mating recess near the
rear right side of the receiver. The recoil spring must be flat against the side
and “bottom” of the receiver.
b. Maintain the guide rod in its proper position by keeping pressure on the
bolt handle with the left forefinger and thumb. At the same time, use the
flat side of the screwdriver blade to compress the recoil spring by drawing it
against that area of the bolt handle near to the spring. In accomplishing this
spring compression it is necessary to maintain the same pressure on the
screwdriver with the right hand as that being maintained (rearward and
inward) on the bolt handle with the left hand.
c. When the spring is fully compressed, maintain it in that position with the
left hand and with the right hand lay the recessed section of the top of the
bolt on the section of the bolt handle that mates with it. Press down on the
bolt until a ‘click’ is heard. At this point allow the bolt handle (with bolt
attached) to move forward slowly.
d. Cycle the bolt handle a few times to be certain the components are
correctly assembled.
2. Reassembly of rifle:
a. Install bolt stop pin and then lay the trigger guard in place and install the
two receiver pins.
b. Assemble the barrel-receiver to the stock by following, in reverse order,
steps 1 through 5 under the “Disassembly” instructions on pages 20 & 21.
Guns should not be stored loaded or cocked!
MAGAZINE INSPECTION AND CARE
Check the magazine frequently. The rotor must move freely and have adequate
tension so that each cartridge is quickly raised to the feeding position. At the
time of manufacture, proper rotor tension is set by rotating the magazine cap
nut until the r
otorstops turning. Then the nut is turned an additional 1 1/4
turns beyond the ‘stop’ position.
To test the rotor tension, load one cartridge into the magazine and then firmly
press against the side of the cartridge case. Remove your finger quickly. The
cartridge should instantly and fully move in to the feeding position. If it does
not, the magazine should be cleaned. If cleaning does not restore proper rotor
tension, do not use the magazine.(NOTE: After testing, remove the test
cartridge). 
						

							When cleaning is necessary, use a solvent that will not rust the metal
components or adversely affect the plastic magazine box. After the magazine has
been soaked in solvent to loosen foreign matter, be certain to shake it vigorously
(with the loading opening away from you) to remove solvent or residue from
within the magazine.
After cleaning, always check to be certain that rotor movement and tension are
correct, and that no solvent or debris remain. Do not disassemble the magazine.
Improper reassembly or improper tensioning of the rotor spring can cause a
potentially dangerous malfunction. If you experience a problem with the
magazine, don’t use it. Get a new one.
DAMAGED, NON-STANDARD, OR IMPROPERLY
ASSEMBLED MAGAZINES SHOULD NOT BE USED.
THEY CAN CAUSE THE RIFLE TO MALFUNCTION.
Exploded view of the 10/22
magazine components. This
illustration is included to
show the relationship and
names of the magazine
components. As noted in
the text above, the
magazine should not be
disassembled.
CARE AND CLEANING
Make Sure Gun is Unloaded!
Before cleaning, be certain the rifle and its magazine contain no cartridges.
At regular intervals, or whenever the rifle has been exposed to sand, dust,
extreme humidity, condensation, immersion in water, or other adverse
conditions, disassemble, clean and oil it. Proper periodic maintenance is
essential to the reliable functioning of any firearm.
To clean the rifle, proceed as follows:
1. Disassemble (field-strip) the rifle to the extent described on pages 20 & 21.
2. Using a cleaning rod, run a solvent-wetted patch through the bore several
times. Then attach a solvent-wetted bristle brush to the rod and run it back
and forth the full length of the bore as many times as necessary to remove
grease and dirt from the bore and chamber. Clean bore with dry patches and
examine. Bore fouling can contribute to reduced accuracy, and grease
accumulation in the chamber can interfere with proper feeding of cartridges
from the magazine.
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							Firing a rifle with oil, grease, or any other material
even partially obstructing the bore may result in
damage to the rifle and serious injury to the
shooter and those nearby. Do not spray or apply
lubricants directly on ammunition. If the powder
of a cartridge is affected by the lubricant, it may
not be ignited, but the primer firing may push the
bullet into the bore where it may be lodged. Firing
a subsequent bullet into the obstructed bore may
damage the rifle and cause serious injury or death
to the shooter and those nearby. Use lubricants
properly. You are responsible for the proper care
and maintenance of your firearms.
IMPROPER LUBRICATION
DESTROYS GUNS
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3. Using powder solvent on a clean patch or bristle brush, remove powder residue
from all components of the mechanism. After cleaning, run a dry patch
through the bore, then follow with a patch that is very lightly oiled. Wipe all
surfaces clean with cloth, then wipe all surfaces with a patch or cloth that has
been very lightly oiled.
4. NOTE: Only a light application of oil is needed to provide adequate lubrication
of moving parts and to prevent rust. Excess accumulations of oil tend to
attract particles of dust and dirt and may congeal in cold weather which can
interfere with the safe and reliable functioning of the rifle.
!WARNING – LUBRICATION
OIL
STORAGE
GUNS SHOULD NOT BE STORED LOADED!
Do notstore the rifle in a leather case or scabbard. Leather attracts moisture,
even though it may appear to be dry.
TO RENDER THE RIFLE INOPERATIVE FOR SAFE STORAGE
With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, remove the magazine, open the bolt,
and check the chamber to be sur
e the rifle is completely unloaded!Loosen barrel
band screw and slide barrel band forward off stock. Unscrew, but do not remove,
takedown screw on underside of stock. Move safety button to centered position
and carefully lift barrel/receiver assembly out of the stock. Drift out receiver
cross pins to the left and remove trigger housing assembly. Reassemble rifle
without trigger housing assembly, which contains most of the firing mechanism.
Store the rifle and the trigger housing assembly in different locations. When
disassembled in this manner, the rifle is inoperable. It is impossible to fire the
rifle until the trigger housing assembly has been correctly replaced into the rifle.
USE THE LOCKING DEVICE SUPPLIED WITH THE RIFLE FOR STORAGE.
(SEEPAGE6) 
						

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Never place or store any firearm in
such a manner that it may be
dislodged. Firearms should always be
stored securely and unloaded, away
from children and careless adults. Use
the locking device originally supplied
with this firearm for storage.
The use of a locking device or safety
lock is only one aspect of responsible
firearms storage. For increased safety,
firearms should be stored unloaded
and locked in a location that is both
separate from their ammunition and
inaccessible to children and any other
unauthorized person.
STORE SECURELY & UNLOADED
To reassemble the rifle for firing, remove the barrel/receiver assembly from the
stock as above and reinstall the trigger housing. Replace the receiver cross pins
to secure the trigger housing to the receiver. With the safety in the centered
position, carefully reinstall the barrel/receiver/trigger housing into the stock.
Check to be sure the bolt, trigger, and safety mechanisms can be operated fully
and freely. The rifle is now reassembled and can be loaded and fired normally.
While the rifle is less likely to be used by unauthorized persons when
disassembled in the above manner, it is always safest to store a firearm with
the supplied locking device correctly installed, or to store the firearm in a gun
safe or other secure location, away from children and unauthorized adults.
Guns should always be stored securely, unloaded
and separate from their
ammunition.
!WARNING – STORAGE
 
						

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MAINTENANCE OF STAINLESS STEEL RIFLES
Firearms and components made of stainless steel are relatively more resistant to
corrosion than those of blued steel. However, in the interest of proper operation
and long life of a stainless steel firearm, inspect it frequently and clean, lubricate
and apply an appropriate rust preventative.
Sometimes discoloration occurs from perspiration or from contact with some
types of gun cases. Rusting may occur as a result of the firearm being exposed to
moisture, salt air or chemicals.
Minor discoloration can usually be removed by rubbing the stainless area with an
abrasive ink eraser, crocus cloth, or a “metal polishing” compound. When using
any of these abrasives, proceed with care and use light pressure to achieve a
blending of “color” with those areas that are not discolored. Do NOT
use abrasives
on the clear coating of the aluminum alloy receiver and trigger housing.
External surfaces most subject to rusting from handling, or from exposure to the
elements, should be cleaned and wiped dry after use or after exposure to adverse
conditions. If the rifle is to be stored, coat it with a light film of oil or
preservative. Where the rifle is in continuing use, and the presence of oil or
grease would be objectionable, then the external surfaces can be coated (after
cleaning and drying) with a paste wax formulated for use on metals. Apply the
wax sparingly, allow time for it to dry hard, then buff lightly with a soft cloth.
When applying the wax, take care that it does not get into the mechanism or on
the functioning parts or in the bore.
ATTACHING SCOPE BASE ADAPTER
To attach Scope Base Adapter to rifle receiver:
1. Retract slide handle, lock bolt open and push safety to “on” position. Be sure
gun is completely empty.
2. Unscrew the four filler (headless) screws from the receiver. These screws may
be quite tight. 
						

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3. Position Adapter on receiver and place a base-mounting screw in each hole of
the Adapter. Turn each screw until it just catches the threads in the receiver
hole, but don’t tighten the screws at this point.
4. Starting at the first screw, turn each screw part way in; then move to the next
screw, repeating the procedure until all four screws are snugly tightened.
5. Release the bolt handle; then retract it several times, permitting it to snap
forward. If the bolt seems to bind, determine which screw is binding the top of
the bolt. If it is necessary to shorten a screw, be certain to chamfer its top so it
does not cross thread the hole in the receiver.
6. Attach scope bases and scope to the adapter in accordance with their
instructions.
Scope mounting precautions:Do not remove the scope base filler screws (there
are four in the receiver) unless the supplied scope base adapter or other suitable
base is to be mounted with properly fitting screws. Do not deepen or alter the
screw holes that are in the Ruger 10/22. Do not place any sealant into the screw
holes in the receiver, as the sealant can drip into the bolt or receiver and cause
potentially dangerous malfunctions.
SIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The folding leaf rear sight is adjustable for elevation. The slide must be moved
one graduation to change the point of impact by approximately one inch at 25
yards. Use a small screwdriver with a blade tip that exactly fits the screw-head.
Loosen the screws only slightly so the slide doesn’t move too freely. Move the
slide in the direction you want the point of impact of the bullet to move. When
the slide is positioned at the desired height, carefully tighten both screws.
Lateral (windage) adjustment is made by ‘drifting’ the sight base in its slot. Place
a short brass rod against the sight base (and only the base) and tap the sight in
the direction you wish to move the point of bullet impact. Before moving the
sight, pencil mark an index line on the sight base and rib so that sight movement
can be detected.
SUGGESTED SIGHT PICTURE
Top of front sight even with top of
rear sight slide. Front sight
centered in notch of rear sight
slide. Target bulls-eye centered on
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SERVICE AND PARTS POLICY
If you have any question regarding the performance of your RUGER®
MODEL 10/22®CARBINErifle please write or call (603-865-2442) our
Product Service Department in Newport, New Hampshire 03773, fully describing
all circumstances and conditions involved. If you should return your rifle to the
factory for repair, or order parts for it, please comply with the following
suggestions for prompt service:
WARNING: BEFORE SHIPPING ANY FIREARM,
BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT IT AND ITS
MAGAZINE ARE UNLOADED. DO NOT SHIP
CARTRIDGES WITH A FIREARM.
!
SHIPPING FIREARMS FOR REPAIR
RUGER®MODEL 10/22®CARBINE rifles returned to the factory for
repair should be sent to: Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., Product Service
Department, 411 Sunapee St., Newport, New Hampshire 03773. Telephone (603)
865-2442.
Guns should be sent prepaid. We will not accept collect shipments.
The Federal Gun Control Act, as well as the laws of most States and localities, do
not prohibit an individual (who is not otherwise barred from purchasing or
possessing a firearm) from shipping a firearm directly to the manufacturer for
repair. However, before you ship your rifle to us, be certain that your State or
locality does not have a law or regulation which will prohibit you from receiving
the rifle from us after it has been repaired. If such receiving is prohibited, then
please have a Federally Licensed firearms dealer ship the gun to us. If your rifle
is sent to us by a dealer, it will be returned to him after being repaired. If a
handgun (pistol or revolver) is shipped by an individual who does not hold a
Federal Firearms License, it must be shipped via U.P.S.(Next Day Air) Persons
who do not hold a Federal Firearms License are prohibited by Federal law from
shipping a handgun by Mail. Handguns mailed in violation of the law are
impounded by the Post Office.
Please do not include rifle case, sling, telescopic sights or custom accessories
with a firearm being shipped to the factory for service. DO NOT SEND GUN
BOXES OR LITERATURE THAT YOU CONSIDER TO BE COLLECTOR’S ITEMS
– THESE ARE INVARIABLY DAMAGED OR DESTROYED IN SHIPMENT.Rifles
and shotguns may be shipped via Parcel Post. Always insure your shipment.
Enclose a letter which includes your name, address, telephone number, serial
number and model of the firearm. Describe in detail the trouble you have
experienced with your firearm, or the work you wish to have done. Merely stating
that the firearm “needs repair” is inadequate information. 
						

							It is the purchaser’s responsibility to be
absolutely certain that any parts ordered from
the factory are correctly fitted and installed.
Firearms are complicated mechanisms and
IMPROPER FITTING OF PARTS MAY RESULT
IN A DANGEROUS MALFUNCTION, DAMAGE
TO THE FIREARM, AND SERIOUS INJURY TO
THE SHOOTER AND OTHER PERSONS. The
purchaser and installer of parts must accept full
responsibility for the correct adjustment and
functioning of the firearm after such
installation.
PARTS MUST FIT CORRECTLY
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Work performed will bear a net minimum labor charge of $20.00 plus a $12.00
shipping and handling charge. The charge for rebluing the RUGER®MODEL
10/22®CARBINErifle is $50.00 plus a $12.00 shipping and handling charge.
Custom gunsmithing service or nonstandard alterations are NOT AVAILABLE
from Ruger Product Service Departments.
ORDERING PARTS
Please contact the New Hampshire Product Service Department for parts
availability and current prices. All parts ordered for the RUGER®MODEL
10/22®CARBINEshould be sent to: Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., Product
Service Department, 411 Sunapee Street, Newport, New Hampshire 03773, 603-
865-2442. We cannot comply with open account or C.O.D. orders. Payment in
the form of a check, money order, Visa or Mastercard must accompany your
order. Credit Card orders must include the account number, expiration date and
whether it is a Visa or Mastercard account. Minimum parts order is $1.00 plus
$3.50 shipping and handling charge. Order parts by Part Name and Part Number
and include the entire serial number of the firearm for which the parts are being
ordered. There is a minimum net labor charge of $20.00 plus $12.00 shipping
and handling charge if the parts are factory fitted. All factory fitted parts are fit
on an exchange basis only. We will not return the replaced parts.
Because the 10/22 Carbine receiver (part number B-1) is a serial numbered
component, it is defined as a “firearm” by Federal law and is not sold as a
separate component.
*Parts designated by an asterisk must be factory fitted. These parts are fitted on
an exchange basis only. We will not return the replaced parts. We will not return
any part that is broken, malfunctioning, badly worn or has been modified. See
“Warning – Parts Purchasers” above.
CAUTION: A gun containing modified, broken, malfunctioning,
or badly worn parts should not be fired.! 
						

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RUGER
®
MODEL 10/22
®
CARBINE
PARTS LIST
Design, prices and specifications subject to change without notice.
SPECIFY MODEL AND CALIBER WHEN ORDERING
(See Exploded Views on Pages 36, 37 & 38)
Part Name Part No. Model
Barrel 0B8001 Standard, Deluxe Sporter, International & All-Weather - Blued Models
Barrel K0B8001 Standard, International & All-Weather - Stainless Models
Barrel 0B8003 Target - Blued Model
Barrel K0B8003 Target - Stainless Model
Barrel K0B8006 Target - Silhouette Model
Barrel Band B-68 Standard & All-Weather - Blued Models
Barrel Band, Clear Coated B06802 Standard & All-Weather - Stainless Models
Barrel Band Screw B-69 Standard & All-Weather
Barrel Retainer, V-Block B-66 All Models
Barrel Retainer Screw, 2 Req’d. B-67 All Models
Bolt Only B-10 All Models
Bolt Assembly, Complete, B-10A Standard, International & All-Weather
Standard Finish
Bolt Assembly, Complete,  B-10C Deluxe Sporter & Target
Color Buffed
Bolt Lock B-41 All Models
Bolt Lock Spring B-42 All Models
Bolt Stop Pin B-46 All Models 
						

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Part Name Part No. Model
Butt Plate C-63 Standard
Butt Plate Screw, 2 Req’d. B-64 Standard
Cocking Handle, Guide Rod & B-48A All Models
Recoil Spring Assembly
Disconnector B-25 All Models
Disconnector & Trigger Pivot Pin KE02800 All Models
Ejector B-8 All Models
Ejector Cross Pin, Not Illustrated B-22 All Models
Escutcheon, Not Illustrated B-51 All Models
Extractor B-14 All Models
Extractor Plunger B-16 All Models
Extractor Spring B-15 All Models
Firing Pin B-11 All Models
Firing Pin Rebound Spring A20000 All Models
Firing Pin Stop Pin B-13 All Models
Front Sight B27501 Standard, Deluxe Sporter, International & All-Weather
Hammer B-17A Standard, Deluxe Sporter, International & All-Weather
Hammer B01703 Target
Hammer Bushing, 2 Req’d. B-43 All Models
Hammer Pivot Pin B-19 All Models
Hammer Spring B-44 All Models
Hammer Strut B-18 All Models
Hammer Strut Washer B-45 All Models