10/22 bolt

[John fox]

Is there an easy way to replace the bolt after cleaning? I had a heck of a time last time.

[toyfj40]

Is there an easy way to replace the 10/22 bolt after cleaning?

short answer: No.
I will assume you refer specifically to getting the BoltHandle to seat
into the Bolt... WHILE keeping the RecoilSpring compressed... ? right?

This will be an attempt to describe my steps that are more easily SHOWN
than typed... so bear with me.

1. Familiarize yourself with the Handle/Spring tension by running the
handle up/down. It is awkward to compress with the leverage-angle
of the handle... and needs a more direct InLine-pressure along the
rod/spring... This is why some folks will "polish" the guideRod, to allow
smoother action of the BoltHandle.
Secondly, note how the BoltHandle is intended to sit in its slot along the Bolt.
Take a moment to insure that the FiringPin is moving freely, ReClean its groove.

2. Place your empty receiver, open-side UP toward your face and holding
the receiver in the palm of your LEFT hand, barrel headed Left, also.
This should permit your left-thumb to hold the BoltHandle, once compressed.
Insert the RearPoint of the SpringRod into its seat in the receiver and
let it rest diagonally out the ejection port.
With your Right-Index-Finger and LeftThumb, compress the BoltHandle
onto the spring as far as you can with the rod angled out...
Then carefully, move it into the receiver into place along the inside.
Holding the partially compressed spring-tension with your thumb,
with your Rt-Index finger inside the receiver, pull back to compress
until the BoltHandle rests against the back-edge of the EjectPort.
Hold this compression with your LeftThumb.
NOTE: the BoltHandle is likely NOT-EXACTLY-PerPendicular to the rod,
but it needs to be against the rear-edge of the EjectPort.

3. Place the Bolt into position at the rear of the receiver
and pivot it down ONTO your BoltHandle.
At this point, the BoltHandle should be just slightly BEHIND its slot/seat in the Bolt.
Pressing DOWN on the front of the bolt with your Rt-Index finger,
SLOWLY/Carefully wiggle and barely release pressure on the BoltHandle.
Allowing the BoltHandle to find its seat-in-the-Bolt...

4. When this seating 'Snaps' into place, carefully allow the BoltHandle and Bolt
to slide forward into place... Examine closely to insure proper alignment.
and insert your BoltBuffer, to anchor the rear travel of the bolt.
--Do you use a synthetic-BoltBuffer? (WeaponKraft.com)
--they make for a softer-slam of the bolt in its rear-Cycle-position.

So, I think my intent is to communicate:
getting the Compressed BoltHandle into place with the Bolt on top of it,
then wiggle the BoltHandle into place...
If there is another aspect of the re-assembly that is difficult,
let me know and I'll give it a shot... (pun intended)

This can be messy, due to having GunGrease inside the receiver and
along the sides of the Bolt and the RodSpring. Having a rag to reduce
the pressure on your finger-tip may help a little.

I have the Gun-Guides.com little Blue-Book on the Ruger 10/22.
(They have a book on Pre-Mk3 pistols and a new one for BuckMark)
It has better assembly info than the manual with clean photos.
Two recent books by James House:
ISBN:0-89689-323-5 "Customize the Ruger 10/22"
and
ISBN:0-87349-908-5 "Gun Digest book of .22 RimFire"
contain a lot of helpful stuff on many aspects of "RimFire"
... ammo, ballistics, designs, Hand/Long guns, care-and-feeding of rimfires...

Good Luck

[John fox]

Thanks! Will try it out when I have a chance. I'll probably print out your instructions to keep aside when I try it.

[Vincent]

Is there an easy way to replace the bolt after cleaning? I had a heck of a time last time.

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[John fox]

Is there an easy way to replace the bolt after cleaning? I had a heck of a time last time.

Check in on www.rimfirecentral.com several of our sponsors sell a cool little tool that makes it much easier.

Which one?

[gunsmither]

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This is probably the tool you are looking for. It makes bolt installing, and extractor servicing much easier.

Safe and Happy Shooting! Joe