Ruger auto bolt release

[mac66]

One thing that makes me nuts at shoots is seeing people struggling with the bolt release that comes on the Ruger 10/22.  There is a cheap and easy fix to make the bolt go forward by simply retracting it without having to manipulate the little lever. It does require the little tab on the bolt release to be ground off.  I have done this on 4 of my 10/22s with no problems.

However, I realize that some people feel uncomfortable in taking their 10/22 apart and grinding on it. Therefore, I have obtained a number of professionally modified bolt releases and will install them for anyone who wants one for just the cost of part. 

This applies to shooters and instructors alike.  Just PM me and we will make arrangements before, during or after the next Appleseed shoot that I am going to (probably Lapeer in December)

[ITB]

Mac, that's very kind of you to make that offer.

I know on my 10/22's, it's one of the first mods I do.  I replace mine, so I'll dig up some of the stock bolt releases to donate to the cause.

[yellowhousejake]

I have found the bolt release to be easy to use, once taught properly. The manual description is worthless, you cannot learn to do it using Ruger's directions. But when shown how, I have had children lock and unlock the bolt easily with one hand.

Keep in mind that the auto bolt release can cause more problems. I have seen several people struggle if they pull the flag back and trip the release, then flag removal requires two hands. If they are already slung up, it really frustrates them. Same for bolts closing while manipulating the rifle, when dropping to prone if they let the rifle butt hit the ground, etc. It also means your Ruger no longer has a bolt lock, it now has a bolt hold open.

Not trying to talk anyone out of the mod, just sayin... 

YHJ

[Texas Rifleman]

I have seen far more people struggle with the crappy factory bolt release than I have ever seen struggle with the $15 mod part.
I highly recommend to eveyone to add the $15 part.
It is the only way to go.
My .02

[Kosciusko]

plus one to what Texas Rifleman said

[oladcock]

Yep, I've lost count of the number I've modified. IMO, the problems with coodination of the modified is far less than that of the un-modified. It's just so counter intuitive.....O.L.

[Superheat]

Totally agree Mac,  If we can reduce one drop of information coming out of the firehose and still accomplish our goal we have improved.   As a result our students will benefit.

[George Hacker]

Is this the do-it-yourself modification that does the trick?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6cSmF1eIXY

- ShadowMan

[eaglescouter]

Is this the do-it-yourself modification that does the trick?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6cSmF1eIXY

- ShadowMan

Yes.

[Mark Davis]

The stock bolt release is very easy to operate once demonstrated.
I will not accept the liability for loaning a rifle out with the bolt lock compromised.

At appleseed we cannot use chamber flags that have been altered.
Would not an auto release, never offered by the manufacturer fall into the same lawsuit risk?

[Johnnyappleseed]

The stock bolt release is very easy to operate once demonstrated.
I will not accept the liability for loaning a rifle out with the bolt lock compromised.

At appleseed we cannot use chamber flags that have been altered.
Would not an auto release, never offered by the manufacturer fall into the same lawsuit risk?

The short answer is yes. When it comes to guns anything is fair game in a lawsuit !

Recall the Bush admin had to pass legislation protecting the gun industry against suits brought by cities for acts committed by the thugs, that inhabit same.

I have modified mine and now feel it was a mistake.

The bolt closes too easily, just a tap and it slams closed .

Although the risk is small , why risk anything when it is easy to teach the factory release

Respectfully

[Texas Rifleman]

Ok so per your argument. We need to stick with stock everything 10/22 ?
No tech sights, no Hogue stocks....
I don't think so.
You guys are losing it

[mac66]

Do any of you have an LTR?

How many of you have aftermarket slings, stocks, sling swivels, barrels, extractors, bolt handles,  triggers, scopes, or sights on your 10/22? None of those things came on your rifle. Each one of those things changes the handling characteristics of the factory rifle and could potentially lead to litigation.

In reality, we really shouldn't even be teaching this shooting stuff to others because it opens us all up to increased liability.

[ITB]

Look, the bottom line is that you're exposing yourself to potential liability whether you loan out a dead-stock fresh-from-the-box 10/22 you just bought yesterday, or an $800 pimped-out 10/22 that some people are foolish enough to build....    

Mac, as always, we appreciate your efforts.

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