10/22 Rotery Magazines

[rugerman07]

I'm having some issues with a couple of 10/22 magazines. Both have become jam-o-matics. Can these magazines be disassembled for cleaning?

 

[ranger1]

Welcome to the Forum. The Instruction Manual for the 1022 states not to dissamble the magazine, just adjust the rotor tension. When cleaning is necessary to remove accumulated bullet grease, powder particles or dirt, see the 1022 Manual for instructions. If you don't have a manual, you can print or view one from Ruger's Web Site.

 

[Chief 101]

It take a small allen wrench to do the job. Putting it back together with the proper spring tension is a small issue. Worst case is if it don't work out a new mag is less than 15 bucks. Chief aka Maxx Load

 

[rugerman07]

Welcome to the Forum. The Instruction Manual for the 1022 states not to dissamble the magazine, just adjust the rotor tension. When cleaning is necessary to remove accumulated bullet grease, powder particles or dirt, see the 1022 Manual for instructions. If you don't have a manual, you can print or view one from Ruger's Web Site.

How do you adjust the rotor tension?

 

[ranger1]

There's an allen head screw on the side of the magazine. Before adjusting it though, I would clean the magazine. That might free up the rotor.
Make sure when soaking the magazine in solvent, use a solvent that won't affect the plastic box.

 

[rugerman07]

THANKS! I'm going to the range tomorrow, I'll try that.

 

[Chief 101]

I never soak 'em, just clean with a toothbrush and a rag...make sure you use your neighbor's toothbrush as you don't want that black soot on yours. I find the amount of tension put on factory new mags isn't necessary, you may have to do some trial and error. The less the tension the easier to load, not enough tension and they may not feed the final rounds from the mag. Simple stuff. Chief aka Maxx Load

 

[rugerman07]

I never soak 'em, just clean with a toothbrush and a rag...make sure you use your neighbor's toothbrush as you don't want that black soot on yours. I find the amount of tension put on factory new mags isn't necessary, you may have to do some trial and error. The less the tension the easier to load, not enough tension and they may not feed the final rounds from the mag. Simple stuff. Chief aka Maxx Load

Do you use any cleaning solvents?

 

[Chief 101]

I have not had to use any as of yet. Mostly plastic and wipes right off.

 

[blume357]

Okay, you guys confuse me, as well as what ranger 1 quoted from the manual.... how can you clean one of these magazines with out taking it apart?

 

[ranger1]

Here is what the manual says about cleaning the magazine.
When cleaning is necesessary, use a solvent that will not rust the metal components or adversey affect the plastic magazine box. After the magazine has been soaked in solvent to loosen foreign matter, be certain to shake it vigorously(with the loading opening away from you) to remove solvent or residue from within the magazine. After cleaning, always check to be certain that rotor movement and tension are correct, and that no solvent or debris remain. Do not disassemble the magazine. Reading the Gun Digest Book of the 1022 Ruger, they state the magazine can be disassembled, but it is not advisable. Getting one back together is quite difficult. They also note that a small amount of lubricant helps keep the rotor moving freely.

 

[mattsbox99]

I had one that was defective from the factory, the spring popped out of the rotor part and wouldn't hold any tension.

I had to take it apart and melt the spring into the plastic a bit so it would hold, then I wound it up and put it back together, its been working great ever since.

 

[G2]

I just put the little red hose on from the wd-40 can and give it the business, flushes everything out, then I blow it out real good with compressed air fine tip at ~100psi.

Mags (5) work great and have been since 1980. I have done this twice in 30 years.

wd-40 is a good solvent and a so so lube, I only use it as a solvent. off topic; I also use it to flush out various gun parts, then compressed air, then lube with Break Free, and/or RIG.
I guess one could put a drop or two of BF, but I never have.

Totally off topic; Have also been trying some of the Shooters Choice grease lately and I'm like'n it too.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

They are not difficult to take apart or re-assemble. Check out this . . .

http://www.heypete.com/pete/shooting/rugermag.html

And this . . .

http://www.night-ray.com/CleanRuger1022RMag.pdf

And this . . .

http://www.ehow.com/how_2245344_clean-r ... azine.html

 

[rugerman07]

Here is what the manual says about cleaning the magazine.
When cleaning is necesessary, use a solvent that will not rust the metal components or adversey affect the plastic magazine box. After the magazine has been soaked in solvent to loosen foreign matter, be certain to shake it vigorously(with the loading opening away from you) to remove solvent or residue from within the magazine. After cleaning, always check to be certain that rotor movement and tension are correct, and that no solvent or debris remain. Do not disassemble the magazine. Reading the Gun Digest Book of the 1022 Ruger, they state the magazine can be disassembled, but it is not advisable. Getting one back together is quite difficult. They also note that a small amount of lubricant helps keep the rotor moving freely.

I used a toothbrush with some Hoppes' slovent. Gave the loading port a good brushing. A small amount of solvent inside the mags and both now work just fine.

 

[rugerman07]

I have not had to use any as of yet. Mostly plastic and wipes right off.

I tried your toothbrush idea along with some Hoppes solvent. They're working great now!

 

[Gizmo42]

I've had all mine apart, its pretty easy. My original one went 20 yrs before its first cleaning (who knows how many thousands of rounds) and was pretty nasty but still worked fine. The new ones I bought I took apart to dye them (they were clear).

 

[hr2lrn]

If you can put a Ruger auto 22 back together you damm sure can put a mag back together. What in the hell else do you have to do? Watch Judge Judy? And by the way, just set up a TV tray in front of the TV and work on the mag while you drink a beer.

Take that sucker apart to see what is inside. Like the other guy said, they only cost $15 bucks. Just make sure it is not a full moon. Being caught with a disassembled mag on CRAZY ZOMBIE NIGHT may be a problem.

RayG
New Orleans

 

[berettapistols]

Here's a video that shows how to disassemble, clean, lubricate & reassemble a 10/22 rotary magazine..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek4_iFVoKdo
A 9/64 allen wrench is all that's needed..
They can get very grungy & full of crud over time..

Note how much tention your magazine has..