Ruger 22/10 possible problem

[Simonrees 45]

Hi Guys, I've got a Ruger 22/10 carbine with synthetic stock and think there may be a problem. Now I know the Ruger isn't renowned for its superb accuracy, but I'm struggling to get decent groups at 75yds. In fairness I'm a pretty good shot but I seem to be getting 2 wayward shots from every 5 (or thereabouts) I noticed yesterday that on pictures of my gun on Google there appears to be a band around the fore end of the stock and barrel, this is missing on mine! There doesn't seem to be any movement in the stock but I'm wondering if this is contributing to the problem. Any thoughts?

[riohog 5,790]

Hi Guys, I've got a Ruger 22/10 carbine with synthetic stock and think there may be a problem. Now I know the Ruger isn't renowned for its superb accuracy, but I'm struggling to get decent groups at 75yds. In fairness I'm a pretty good shot but I seem to be getting 2 wayward shots from every 5 (or thereabouts) I noticed yesterday that on pictures of my gun on Google there appears to be a band around the fore end of the stock and barrel, this is missing on mine! There doesn't seem to be any movement in the stock but I'm wondering if this is contributing to the problem. Any thoughts?

i would say yes . the 1022 isnt fully floating and yes there should be bnd round the forend of the stock and barrell

[Simonrees 45]

Hi Guys, I've got a Ruger 22/10 carbine with synthetic stock and think there may be a problem. Now I know the Ruger isn't renowned for its superb accuracy, but I'm struggling to get decent groups at 75yds. In fairness I'm a pretty good shot but I seem to be getting 2 wayward shots from every 5 (or thereabouts) I noticed yesterday that on pictures of my gun on Google there appears to be a band around the fore end of the stock and barrel, this is missing on mine! There doesn't seem to be any movement in the stock but I'm wondering if this is contributing to the problem. Any thoughts?

i would say yes . the 1022 isnt fully floating and yes there should be bnd round the forend of the stock and barrell

 

I figured it was there for a reason, all I have to do now is find a new one!

[bob.243 9,145]

I had a deluxe model at one time and it did not have a band, wasn't supposed to have one, is there markings or indents/grooves on your stock to indicate there should be a band fitted, perhaps you have the deluxe model, if you google it you may see a similar model to yours.

I had a similar problem to you, I had a cheap scope on it, I changed it and that was it cured.

ATB Bob.

Edited January 20, 2012 by bob.243

[Simonrees 45]

I had a deluxe model at one time and it did not have a band, wasn't supposed to have one, is there markings or indents/grooves on your stock to indicate there should be a band fitted, perhaps you have the deluxe model, if you google it you may see a similar model to yours.

 

ATB

Bob.

 

Bob I had a good look last night and there does appear to be a feint mark around the stock where a band would have been, so I would say yes it most certainly had one at one time. How much this is effecting my shooting is impossible to say but the rifle does seem quiet erratic!

[The Seeker 3,048]

I changed my standard stock with the band and fitted a hogue stock, this doesn't have a band and it's still accurate.

 

Daft question but have you checked to make sure the mod isn't loose? I had the same problem and the mod was half a turn loose and set the aiming all over the place.

[bob.243 9,145]

Hi Simon,

It might say on the action what model it is, mine said deluxe but it looked like the sporter in the photo, can you see a similar one to yours there?

 

ATB

Bob.

[Simonrees 45]

Hi Simon,

It might say on the action what model it is, mine said deluxe but it looked like the sporter in the photo, can you see a similar one to yours there?

 

ATB

Bob.

 

Yes its the 10/22 Carbine Bob (less the band)

[Simonrees 45]

I changed my standard stock with the band and fitted a hogue stock, this doesn't have a band and it's still accurate.

 

Daft question but have you checked to make sure the mod isn't loose? I had the same problem and the mod was half a turn loose and set the aiming all over the place.

 

Yes one of the first things I did infact! It might just be possible that it doesn't like the CCI HP Subs I'm using, but I've never known a rifle to behave like this.

[riohog 5,790]

Hi Simon,

It might say on the action what model it is, mine said deluxe but it looked like the sporter in the photo, can you see a similar one to yours there?

 

ATB

Bob.

 

Yes its the 10/22 Carbine Bob (less the band)

put a jubilee clip around it see if it shoots any better

[bob.243 9,145]

Hi Simon,

It might say on the action what model it is, mine said deluxe but it looked like the sporter in the photo, can you see a similar one to yours there?

 

ATB

Bob.

 

Yes its the 10/22 Carbine Bob (less the band)

I Don't know if the band does anything Simon as I've never owned one like that, but I would think it's there for a reason, perhaps someone will come along and be able to tell you more, if not perhaps your local RFD might know.

Hope you get it sorted out anyway, nothing worse than a gun thats not playing ball.

ATB

Bob.

[Simonrees 45]

Thanks Bob, I'll keep you informed!

[bob.243 9,145]

Thanks Bob, I'll keep you informed!

Look forward to the outcome.

[masmiffy 82]

At the risk of sounding obvious why not email Ruger and ask them!!!

[Simonrees 45]

At the risk of sounding obvious why not email Ruger and ask them!!!

 

I might well do! but members here respond far quicker and it also give food for thought! Imagine if it was my moderator that was loose! I'd look a right numpty when Ruger get back to me!!