Spent 4 years in the 10th Mountain division putting many rounds down range with M16 A1 and A2 and found that just about every Jam was caused by the magazine. Good vid and info.

The main reason for my 10/22 jamming was oil, especially oil on the extractor area. There is very little on the rimfire for anything to grab onto, and oil makes this an even greater problem. I learned to fire mine dry. What I would sometimes do is spray some brake cleaner on the extractor area and the chamber too. When I fired mine dry, all the previous problems went away. Then I can take it home, clean it and oil it if I want, but before I fire it, I have to get rid of the oil in the area of the extractor.

Thanks, this is the first video where the maker actually shows you in detail how jams are caused.

My 10/22 works just fine with the 10 rd. rotary mags but when it jams, it's almost always with the 25 rd. mags. Now I know why. I'll try the tape trick. Thanks!!!!

Excellent video. Probably one of the best I’ve seen, we’ll done, clear and concise. No blaring music or distractions like so many others.

The worst problem we have had with the latter model 10/22's is the painted receivers. Ruger does not anodize the receivers anymore, they are just painted. This causes the top of the bolt to start rubbing paint underneath the top of the receiver and slows the action down. We have to remove the paint from underneath where the bolt rides to get the bolt freed up to run properly. Also, nobody has ever made a magazine to work as well as the Factory 10 rounders. Bill @ Mitchell's Gunsmithing.

Well done. I've had my 10/22 for over 40 years and I learned a lot from this video. Another option: there are aftermarket (higher tension) plunger springs available that has helped my jamming issues immensely. Cheap, too.

This has got to be the best information about 10/22 Jams/ Stove pipes on youtube!! Excellent job Sir. Thank you for breaking it down like you did. I'm praying that Ruger some how sees this video and fixes the issues you pointed out

Thank YOU! The duck tape worked like a charm! After intense cleaning, and trying every brand of ammo I could get my hands on, I found your video and headed to the range. Testing my luck, I put the magazine in, charged, fired... Stovepipe! Cleared the firearm and promptly removed the duck tape from my range bag and followed your direction. Wow! Not one stovepipe or misfire the rest of the day! Thanks to you, I am now firing my 10/22 without the hassle/inconvenience of stovepipes. You have earned another subscriber, and I look forward to seeing what else I might learn from you. Can't thank you enough!

Thought I knew just about everything about the 10/22. Did not know that the primary ejection was on the magazine. You should do more gun vids - appreciate your direct approach to how they function.

Thank you Kyle. This was super well done video. Paced just right, no distracting music, clear and detailed video close ups, explanations of the problem followed by workable solutions, and many other good things. I now know my 10-22 so much better.

I wish I could shake your hand. The simple demonstration of how the magazine is tied into the ejection system made everything "click" together for me. Many thanks! You saved a couple of 10/22s from being expensive paperweights in my home!

The first part of your video was for people who don't know one end of a gun from the other, and I was going to stop watching. But when you started talking about magazines I really started to pay attention. I was very impressed, and I learned a few things about that little gun. I've had a 10/22 since I was a kid, that's close to 50 years now, and I've also worked as a gunsmith. But you've added to my knowledge of that gun and showed me some in tricks to make it work better. Thanks!

When I was a kid I always wondered why my 50round mags would always jam and stovepipe in my ruger 10/22. Thanks for the vid

This did the trick. Taped on all mags to tighten them up. Not one jam after doing this. Thanks for the tutorial!!! Vinnie

Thank you for a thorough explanation of the operation of the magazine and how it interacts with the operation!

4 years of learning about 10/22's and this is the best video I have seen ..Thankyou.

Ive been having issue with mine a u solved them...knowledge is power and being willing to take time to share knowledge is a blessing and down right American!!

This feels like a great video for general rifle issues, as well. Very informative and easy going, great job! Thanks for posting this

Great video, Thank You! I have had a 1022 for many years here in the UK. Shot thousands of rounds through it and mostly been very lucky with minimal feed/jam issues with most brands of ammo. However, I had never realised the mags were different sizes or has the primary ejector built onto the lip! I did pad my BX15 and BX25 mags with sniper tape, which made them run flawlessly, but had no idea that the ejector was the connected issue with any loose mag/stovepipe/jam issues! This knowledge has mad a great difference!

Good video, you taught me a couple of things. I don't have any problems with my 10-22 but I didn't know that the ejector was built into the magazine and I didn't know how important it was for the magazine to be pushed as far towards the barrel as possible. Thanks for your insight. I found that using quality parts is important. Installing shims for the trigger and hammer really seemed to help smooth out the 2 lb. trigger which helps with accuracy.

Reason 3...I use Hoppe's 9 and Outers...after cleaning all the mechanicals, I use a lightly oiled Q-tip to lubricate the mechanicals and the bolt...over oiling causes sludge to build up, ergo, malfunctions...

Also, check the feed lips on your mags. I got my 10/22 TD from an online site and picked it up from my local FFL. Included was a bx25. I got it home, looked it over, assembled it, loaded the magazine and tried to hand cycle through the mag to check feeding action. 1st hangup was on cartridge #2. And then 4, and then about 10 more times throughout the rest. Looked at the carts and the bullets were dinged and dented. Loaded a fresh set of cartridges into the mag and it all happened again, at random intervals. I also discovered that I couldn't empty the magazine by pushing cartridges out with my thumb. Took everything back to my ffl and explained the issue. They did everything I did and they confirmed the feed lips on the bx25 were bad since a new mag off the shelf wasn't replicating the issue. Nice guys they are, they gave me the off the shelf mag, stuck my mag in its bag, and sent it back to Ruger as a defect. So, reason #6, bad mag feed lips. If you've got an older mag that's been dropped and knocked around a bit, check the feed lips against one which feeds well. Or if you get a brand new one that won't feed, same thing.

My 10/22 is fairly new and only had maybe 100rnds through it and started stovepipeing and then the casings will also stick in it when the action closes. Will try cleaning soon just to make sure

Great illustration of how the barrel, mag, and bolt work together!

I've had the same 10/22 since I was 6. I've bought new 10/22's, 1 each time a child of mine turned 7-10, depending on the kids aptitude and maturity. Using standard 10 rnd mags that came with em, the only issues we've had is when we've failed ta clean ours. Good video.

I bought my first 1022 used and it had a 25 round mag and almost always had problems with the last few rounds in the mag , I sold it . Many years later I bought a 1022T and it came with 2 10 round mags and it feeds flawlessly . Now I think all I needed was a factory 10 round mag for the first one , but I do like the dime to nickel sized groups at 50 yards from the 1022T . I really like eating squirrels without shotgun shot in them lol . This was a great video , I love videos that explain what they or for , again good job .

I haven't had any problems with my bx25 magazines,but if I do I'll remember this video. Thanks

Love it when someone has a clue these days instead of crazy advice without reasoning. Thanks a lot for this video. 👍 think this #1 is on target with what mine had problems with. I actually did bend my secondary ejector slightly and it did improve it slightly but I didn't bend it much and would rather not have & I tried to make sure it's not enough to rub anything and only bent the very tip. I'd leave it alone as well and focus on mag slop as in this videos suggestions. I also get a feeling that the side to side slop is a big a problem and the tape around it there seems to assist with both some so I think that may actually be better than a bigger bumper alone. I can't understand why Ruger doesn't address this issue with the high capacity magazines a little better. Anyway I'm all for modifying these guns. I've recently started and while expensive the quality difference is really super nice so far. I'm loving my new magpul hunter stock quality and magpuls no questions asked customer service in general. They're great and now I know why all the hype for their products and may be heading into my AR sometime!

I think you just solved a lot of my problems, Thank You!

Thanks fixxed my problems. Though was modifying a 110rd drum. I had shapped the extractor bit of the mag feed lips wrongly. Your vid helped me get it 9 of ten atleast.

HA, love the video, you are one of the few folks who know how the 10/22 ejects! thanks for restoring my faith in humanity.

Hello ordered lot 10/22 parts yesterday 3 barrels,few stocks,trigger group metal one. I’ve always wanted 10/22 been watching videos for years. I’ve learned more on this one video than most all others combined. Thanks for information and ur time to put it out. Much appreciated. With that said do little binge watching later on ur channel. Can’t wait to see if there 1/4 good as this one. Tony the Tiger 🐅 there great lol. Anyway stay safe keep those video’s rolling. From ur WV hillbilly buddy.

Good explanation of the magazine issue demonstrating with the the tape. I just got back from the range with my new break down 10/22. I had 10 BX 25 mags, and a few would not fit in, or lock in--as well as those double feeds or failure to eject. I want to clean it up first, before I take a look to see what the issues are. Ruger is the only brand I seem to have issues with, and the only one that has all these necessary upgrades to get it to work properly. My LCP II was almost put in the junk pile, only to discover the magazine release spring wasn't strong enough and required an "after market" upgrade. Yeah, my confidence goes out the window with Ruger. Thanks for showing this, hope I can get the rifle to work or figure out the magazine issues.

Well done video! Really like that you give good explanations that are plausible and provable. thanks for your time spent!

"Ach du lieber, mein schatz"! A most EXCELLENT & worthwhile video! Your instructions were clear! Never had a problem with my old Ruger 10/22 sporter of many years ago, but will check it out anyway. This is the kind of video that makes watching gun videos such a pleasure! GREAT JOB!!!!! "Gesundheit" & pass the box of. 22s poleaze!

One of the best videos I've seen on the 10/22. Was super cool to learn and understand how the bolt/ejection system works. Awesome! Can't wait to try the tape mod on my BX-25s. Thanks so much!

Little j b weld on the mag seems to take care of the old magazines I also use clay to form my block well for my j b weld then once dry hit it with the drimel . Thanks for your hard work on your videos

good stuff here! the magazine fit issue applies to bolt actions too. minor adjustments on the plastic piece holding the magazine, to feed into the battery more directly, made all the difference with jams and skint lead on rounds inserted. especially stubby ones with blunt points.

Sir, this is a quality Video, I have added You to My subscription List. I just bought My Son a Ruger 10/22 International Carbine.

Thank you for your explanation extraction process. I have had the typical problems with my 10/22, nothing to make me hate it. Now I know how to better prepare for & prevent feed problems

Great video! I recently bought my first 10/22 and couldn’t figure out what I was doing wrong. It jams all the time with very good ammo. This explains a lot

Good info. Definitely learned something. Lube wise, I have had some cold weather related issues and switched to a dry graphite lube for cold weather and it worked very well. Also am a firm believer in cleanliness of these guns for reliability but know of a couple of high mileage guns that never get cleaned. So, really, the magazine is everything as is true with most autoloaders. Love the 10/22.

One of better tutorials I've seen. Learned something new from Kyle

The Butler Creek magazines are actually really good. My uncle has had the same couple mags for 15 yearsand gets it out every now and again especially on Fourth of July and it's always fired properly

Thank you very much for this video. I just bought a new 10/22 and have been very frustrated with frequent jamming on both the 10 and the 25 (more jamming when I use the 25). I look forward to trying your fix.

I had the same feeding issues on a brand new Ruger 10/22 takedown. I researched and found that the plunger and plunger spring that comes standard on the ruger is not stiff enough to hold the magazine in position as you shoot. Allowing a wobble of sorts and it doesn't line up right. I replaced the plunger and spring with KIDD Innovations parts for about $10-15 and haven't looked back. The spring is stiff and the plunger is stainless that comes from kidd and it was the best upgrade made. One thing to look into as well is the KIDD Auto release for the bolt catch. It takes away the need to try and find the sweet spot on the stock bolt catch. They are cheap as well no more than $11-20.

best fix ive seen yet! who woulda thought that adding electrical tape to the back of the mag to push it closer to the barrel would fix it! thank you again man!

Awesome info. My butler creek 25s had been acting up. Glad to know there is a solution. Thanks buddy

Great, straight to the point and very informative video...all without loud, annoying music! Thanks again...

Excellent video. Thank you for explaining the ejection mechanism and reasons behind the jamming.

Three years later. Thank you for this very helpful/useful video. Very professionally made and presented.

I’ve been shooting my 10/22 for 30 yrs and have had many of these same issues I’ve learned to buy good mags and clean the whole system often got to rennet the mag is not a mono pod lol

I keep getting jams on my 22 charger, so I'll try this minor adjustment. What you said makes sense, and I'd love it to stop jamming! I love the gun otherwise!

I’m really surprised that Ruger hasn’t “fixed” their magazines to have the same dimensions at the top like the BX-1. Excellent video!! Just seems a shame that we have to “fix” their flaw with duct tape.

The axle that the rotary action spins on in 10 round has a full cone for alignment; however the 15 and 25 do not have full cone even though it is tapered. The flattend portions on the taper causes the mal-alignment of the magazine. You can see this in the comparison of the 10 and larger capacity magazine. Ruger use the same parts from the 10 to 15 to 25 magazines for reliability. That would be great.

Excellent video my friend!!you have diffendly helped me out on my confusion of my problems. Thank you and blessings for shining light into others.

Excellent video and demonstration. The one other thing I noticed with mine was there were burrs on the charging handle rod which made the spring catch and the gun stove-piped every few rounds the first time I took it out. I cleaned the gun and polished the rod and it shot much better the next time.

very good video! I like how you list other popular KZfaq vid fixes, and cover all the angles. I predict many views :) Too bad Ruger didnt fix this, as it is a great gun, and could be so much more with small cheap fixes in the design.

GREAT INFO. By far the best video I’ve watched on this subject. I really hope this helps me because my stock carbine does not feed at all.

Awesome vid! I never thought about the actual mechanics of a 22Lr ruger action. Vefy enlightning! Thank you for such a great informational video! I will use this vid and information as i get ready to build a few 10/22 rifles

I really appreciate your knowledge of the engineering behind one of favorite weapon systems.

It looks like filling the gap between the rear of the magazine and the receiver body will tighten the fit of the mag into the mag well. I have had this problem with the Mossberg MVP bolt action in 5.56/223 (the USGI mags fit very loosely) I used JB WELD added to the spine groove and a thin polymer strip then inserted a magazine greased at the mag spine and canted the magazine counter clock wise to raise the feed lips. Totally solved the mis feed problem. I'm thinking something similar on the Ruger mags wold work.

Thanks for leaving this up... #5... is as timely and necessary as ever. Salute. Tape simply works, the higher tension magazine release/plunger springs by Tandemkross also help, immensely.

Thank you for showing how the magazine works as the primary ejector.

Thank you for the video, I have an older 10_22 and I'm sure some of these fixes will work for me

I got my 10/22 for christmas in 1983. I have put thousands of rounds of all kinds through it (high velocity, crimped birdshot, capped birdshot, subsonic, etc.) As a youngster I wasn't the best gun owner in terms if maintenance and cleaning but I have never once had a failure to feed or failure to eject. To me this gun is the AK-47 of the 22LR. "It doesn't break, jam or overheat. It'll shoot if it's covered in mud or filled with sand. It's so easy, even a child can use it..." Maybe I just got one made on a Monday.

Just got a 10/22 I also got 2 box-25’s I’m going to 100% do the tape trick . Great tip man. I’m doing a couple upgrades IE a new bolt extractor and firing pin so I’m gonna see how it runs without the tape first. Great insight

This is a pretty good video! I just found it after cleaning our mags. We got a good deal on 22 rounds and faced problems with the amo. After cleaning one mag (10 rounder) it worked way better but not perfect. I will try out the tape hack and check if this works better, didn´t knew it was on the mag..

Nice vid. My 10/22 was so bad I almost got rid of it. I replaced extractor with same one you did and also got a stronger magazine holder spring. Runs great now and fun to shoot but still will only run with CCI which I’m ok with.

Good information on the 10/22 & thanks for sharing your ideas on the tape or at least how the mags can be part of the problem. Will try the tape & see if it helps after I really clean the mags, take care.

Still the best video on this subject I've seen.

Sir, this was one of the most helpful videos I have ever seen. Great quality! I subscribed!

Thanks so much, first time doing this and just need patience and listen carefully.

I watched this video because my friend has a 10/22 with missing extractor and it fires flawlessly with same magazines that stovepipe in mine. The tape trick works for me. Also a new magazine that was very tight. Thanks for this tip! After watching the stovepipe demonstration, I think my friend’s rifle fired the rounds out of the old loose magazine without stovepipe BECAUSE of missing extractor. With no extractor, that early shell ejection from bumping into crooked parts of the mag won’t happen. Then the secondary ejection work fine. The only drawback with his rifle is, unloading the chamber is best done by firing the bullet. It’s fine for plinking but a hassle for hunting.

Down right insightful video. I think I actually learned something. Subscribed.

Wow good presentation on the mechanics. I am having problems with one of my 10/22s. A few jams, Ruger told me to use CCI Mini-Mags ammo. Also, there are problems with the clear plastic magazines...they are a bit wide and stick in my "Collectors Edition", but not in my Take-Down. Ruger will exchange the magazines for the black ones or I will have to ship the rifle back for the stock to be replaced since the mag-well is too tight side-to-side.

Thanks man I’ll try the tape method. I got 1 15rd and 2 30rds newish magazines that keep jamming on me. Man is it a pain in the butt

Excellent video, thanks. I have had issues where the extraction is weak, and even sometimes gets stuck on the deep side of the chamber, while another round is going in.... a serious jam. Or the spent round extracts but gets crushed by the closing before complete exit.. stovepipe. I have a binary trigger which might be escalating this issue, but I will try your suggestions.

What a helpful video. Very informative. Even 6 years later it's still helping folks. Thank you for taking the time.

Just got my first 10/22 and it jams all the time. Looking forward to trying this method out.

Thanks ! My 10/22 is driving me crazy with the stovepipes. Will give it a shot.

Your suggestion about magazine modification was absolutely correct. It worked. I just don’t know how to fix cheap dirty 22 ammo. After several rounds 5 magazine of 25 I have to perform a quick cleaning of burnt powder 😡

Thanks for the video Kyle. I just purchased my first Ruger 10/22 and this video is a big help.

Awesome video though it does raise some questions. Why does Ruger make the mags fit so sloppy and why are the top dimensions different on 10 and 20 round mags? Good work, keep it up.

Thanks I just bought A new ruger 10/22 talo itac, after 4 rounds it jams, I may call them,but after trying the duck tape It took the slack out,it shot great,I order some 10 round mags today.I really appreciate your video.Thanks again.This is my first ruger ,I was getting very frustrated until I saw your video.

Thank you - a very well-considered and presented video. I particularly like the simplicity of the tape mod!

Thanks man. I have been cleaning and polishing lol I have about 5 hours in it and 3 minutes worth of taping the mags all nice and neat was all it took. THANK YOU SIR. I wish I would have seen this a few days ago.

Looks like some good tips. Really a shame Ruger has failed to fix this common problem. Having a loose mag full of loose Remington golden bullets lead to a lot of feeding problems.

Thanks for this video Kyle. It was incredibly instructive with excellent demonstration of the mechanics at work. Kudos!

That is the best video I have seen on the 10/22. Thank you.

7:25 thickened epoxy can be shaped to order it may work as well?

Thank you! This just taught me how I screwed up my gun when I reassembled it. I must have installed the trigger incorrectly. It’s not ejecting the round with no magazine in….and now the bolt is jamming which may be unrelated to the trigger.

Weird. My 2 small 10 round flushmount magazines would both jam with federal ammo and work great with 15 round mags? Need to experiment with other brands of ammo.

Your version of taking the 10/22 down for total cleaning will be much appreciated, I’m more than sure.

Very detailed explanation of how these parts all work together, nice job!

I installed a heavier or stiffer plunger spring and Volquartsen extractor, will try the tape on 15 round mags. thanks for video

What kind of accuracy do you get with your red dot? Considering although I like my 3X9.

Used to use the old ram-line 25 shot back in the 80s shooting a brick every week never oiled only outer barrel cleaned with starting fluid bore included VERY few stovepipes and when I did it was usually ammo related (Remington brass had black crud)

Great video Kyle! Thanks so much and Happy New Year!