Recent content by JohnFLand

77% of the time, that's not true. ;-)

Consider also www.shipmygun.com.

The Ruger website says the 96/22 production years were 1996 - 2009. https://www.ruger.com/service/productHistory/RI-96-22.html

Some shooters prefer to use the bolt stop as a bolt release because they can get back on target quickly without having to slingshot the bolt. The bolt stop/release will wear overtime, but it is not an expensive part, it can be treated as an expendable part.

The OP mentioned sights, not scopes. But screws come loose -- example: Congress. Tighten them, and use loctite if needed. It ain't a real problem.

This has my suspicions running hot -- I'm beginning to think that maybe Ruger has a profit motive...

Ditto!

What is "the dip?" Some concoction that can be home brewed?

OP, what trigger pull gauge are you using, out of curiosity? Most that I've seen or used don't bottom out until at least 12 pounds. Not that it necessarily helps your particular unit, but installing a Volquartsen hammer and post-safety fix sear along with a Tandemkross "Victory" trigger on my...

Read this for tips: https://www.gun-tests.com/special_reports/long_guns/Maintaining-Ruger-Mini-14-Rifles-american-gunsmith-12248-1.html#.WxCiZCBrw1I Lube it like an M1 Garand or M14 -- lots of sliding pieces, so use grease liberally.

Gun socks.

Read this thread for some insight on parts and process: Converting Single Six to Bisley grips http://rugerforum.net/#/topics/134878 Post 72 shows the photos I posted for my SS conversion (replacing photos mentioned in earlier posts that were deleted). I recommend using a skilled Gunsmith.

PS: the "reliable ignition" is with CCI Minimag or CCI Blazer; can't opine as to other brands.

With Wolff 10 lb mainspring & 10 lb trigger return spring in my GP100 .22LR, I get reliable ignition and trigger pull averages (Lyman digital gauge) of 2 lbs, 13.4 oz SA and 7 lbs, 9.5 oz DA. Stock springs: 5 lbs, 13.5 oz SA, and over 12 lbs DA. John Land

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