Hey all. I recently bought a Ruger 10/22 mag (new, in box) from Cabelas. Took it to the range today, and the stupid thing doesn't work. I loaded one .22lr into it, and then it crapped out as if the spring broke. To unload it, I had to tap it so each bullet so all the bullets ended up rotating out.

 

Has anyone had problems like this with their Ruger mags?

you talking about the stock ruger 10 rounders?

 

the spring tension may need to be adjusted, all you need is an allen key, i think the retaining nut thing needs to be turned 8 times then closed back up. there are plenty of youtube videos on this.

Alec hit the nail on the head. I had this problem with a factory new mag and adjusted the spring, no problems since.

you talking about the stock ruger 10 rounders?

 

the spring tension may need to be adjusted, all you need is an allen key, i think the retaining nut thing needs to be turned 8 times then closed back up. there are plenty of youtube videos on this.

 

Ahhhh! Thank you. I though the allen nut was to disassemble the thing, not a spring tensioner.

The Allen nut is for both tension and disassembly. Rimfirecentral.com has a link to a disassembly, cleaning, retensioning and reassembly tutorial.

 

 

eta retensioning...

I got 2 new ones and had no issues.

 

CDNN has 'em for $10 each right now.

I've had mine since '76 and never had a problem. Cleaned it once last year.

I recalibrate each new mag when I get it, and after every year or so. It only takes a few minutes, and keeps them in top shape.

The Allen nut is for both tension and disassembly. Rimfirecentral.com has a link to a disassembly, cleaning, retensioning and reassembly tutorial.

 

 

eta retensioning...

 

Also, you may need to clean up the flashing from the molded plastic. I dunno if that is in the tutirial anymore.