ruger 10/22 hi cap mags

moses25

i was bought a ruger 10/22 by my father on my thirteenth birthday...awhile ago now...anyway...i just found two high cap mags that i had for it in a box in my fathers attic...however, they dont seem to feed right...can i fix this...??any help would be appreciated...thanks

modoc

I really can't help you on your problem.I would like to hear from someone who likes the BIG magazines what makes them so darn appealing??As far as my money goes they are a pain in the *.They get in the way no matter how you hold he gun,They are nearly impossible to keep functioning you can't shoot from the bench with them.What is the magic??It is much easier to carry four standard magazines than 1 oversized one.I have been buying Rugers for as long as they have been made and flatten the bottoms of the magazines on a sander and glue two together.A lot easier to reload than fuss with a giant that won't feed.Please tell this dumb oldster what the charm is with the hicaps.Thank you.modoc

civilman

I own and have used both Ramline 30-round and Butler Creek 25-round magazines for the 10-22 since they were first sold in stores. I use these "high capacity" mags primarily for plinking in the field when I want to just let the rounds fly. The gun can be cumbersome with the long mags when just sitting at a table and target shooting, but using a rest (like sandbags) may help. Although I have had some trouble with the Ramline mags, the Butler Creek mags have always fed very reliably with all types of ammo. Most of the fun in using higher capacity mags is simply being able to shoot for longer periods of time without stopping to reload. When plinking with a .22, that's a nice asset. I haven't bought any of the high capacity mags since the ban on their production was enacted, though. The prices are terribly high. It's a shame they can't be bought new for $10 anymore - I'd like a few more.

civilman

For feeding problems, first be sure the mag (and/or the gun) is clean and lightly lubricated. If cleaning and lubrication don't fix it, try different ammo - there are many types for .22's. If you can't find something that will work, consider selling the mags for the premium in price that is now charged. You may be able to buy something more desirable for yourself, while passing the possible usefulness of the mags on to another shooter.

moses25

thanks for your responses...and no...i dont feel the need to have a high cap in my 22..however as others have said...its alot easier at the range to not have to reload so often...i was really just wondering if they could be fixed...i wanted to sell then since they are fetching such a heafty price nowadays...i guess i'll try different ammo...i was using thunderbolt...and the gun is clean and oiled...thanks agian...

boeboe

Many Ram-Line mags came with instructions that stated specifically "DO NOT CLEAN". It was in the form of a slip that was tossed into the package as something of an afterthought. I think this was to prevent the use of certain cleaning agents that would damage the plastic they were made from.You don't say what kind of magazines you have. There are Ram-Line, Condor, Butler Creek, Eagle, Eaton, and the Bingham "All Steel mags". Butler Creeks came with plastic or steel lips. There are also Mitchell (MWG) and Sanford drums. I assume you don't have one of the drums.Ram-Line had a change of design later on in their production. It was to accomodate the more modern, hi-velocity .22 ammo. The early Ram-Lines would jam more frequently than the later ones, particularly with the hotter ammo. The early ones had a dark grayish green, almost black follower. The late ones with the "improved design" had a orangish red follower. It could be you have an early Ram-Line.All the 10/22 high cap mags have different characteristics. I think that sometimes it just depends on the combination of magazine and gun. The Eagle magazine instructions state "Place the magazine in the gun at least five times prior to loading to let the magazine set in position". I assume this allows the magazine's plastic forward locking lug to conform to the particular rifle it is to be used in. That would suggest that moving them from gun to gun may not yield good results. On the matter of instruction, of course, most people just buy the darn things and throw them in the guns without reading the instructions. Then they wonder wht they don't work right. Remember: When all else fails, read the instructions. Again, I think it's amatter of combinations between particular guns and magazines that yield success. Some people say have luck with one, other another. Most people I've heard who have used several of them say the Butler Creek Steel Lip and Eagles are the best. The Ram-Line definately works best in the Tec-22. One guy told me the only ones he could get to work are the Binghams. I've heard the worst about the Eatons.By the way, what brand of magazines did you say you have?

TheGunDoc

Not sure of what area your from and if the 10/22 is clean, could it be that the mags have been warped from the heat from being stored in the attic?

Ross C. McDonell

Reading your post made me remember that I have two of those in my stuff too. I have not used them for years. If some one made me a good offer I would part with them, one is a Buttler Creek 25rnd and the other is made by Eaton also 25rnd. I don't use them and I am building another 1911 so cash is good to have.

moses25

gundoc...i think you might have nailed it...i now live in florida but my parents moved here 7 years ago...he has had the mags the whole time...maybe they did warp...by the way one was a ramline the other butler creek...thanks for your help...

smooth_operator

Ross, How much would you be willing to part with those for? I'm interested.-Smooth

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Ross C. McDonell

The bids on the board seem to be about $50 ea. That seems way to high to me so I would take $25 each if you get both and $5 shipping. Total $55. mcdonellr001@hawaii.rr.com[This message has been edited by Ross C. McDonell (edited 11-04-2001).][This message has been edited by Ross C. McDonell (edited 11-05-2001).]