Ruger 10/22 Top 5 jams and stovepipe causes and fixes 

Spent 4 years in the 10th Mountain division putting many rounds down range with M16 A1 and A2 and found that just about every Jam was caused by the magazine. Good vid and info.

Thanks, this is the first video where the maker actually shows you in detail how jams are caused.

Excellent video. Probably one of the best I’ve seen, we’ll done, clear and concise. No blaring music or distractions like so many others.

This has got to be the best information about 10/22 Jams/ Stove pipes on youtube!! Excellent job Sir. Thank you for breaking it down like you did. I'm praying that Ruger some how sees this video and fixes the issues you pointed out

Thank YOU! The duck tape worked like a charm! After intense cleaning, and trying every brand of ammo I could get my hands on, I found your video and headed to the range. Testing my luck, I put the magazine in, charged, fired... Stovepipe! Cleared the firearm and promptly removed the duck tape from my range bag and followed your direction. Wow! Not one stovepipe or misfire the rest of the day! Thanks to you, I am now firing my 10/22 without the hassle/inconvenience of stovepipes. You have earned another subscriber, and I look forward to seeing what else I might learn from you. Can't thank you enough!

Well done. I've had my 10/22 for over 40 years and I learned a lot from this video. Another option: there are aftermarket (higher tension) plunger springs available that has helped my jamming issues immensely. Cheap, too.

My 10/22 works just fine with the 10 rd. rotary mags but when it jams, it's almost always with the 25 rd. mags. Now I know why. I'll try the tape trick. Thanks!!!!

The main reason for my 10/22 jamming was oil, especially oil on the extractor area. There is very little on the rimfire for anything to grab onto, and oil makes this an even greater problem. I learned to fire mine dry. What I would sometimes do is spray some brake cleaner on the extractor area and the chamber too. When I fired mine dry, all the previous problems went away. Then I can take it home, clean it and oil it if I want, but before I fire it, I have to get rid of the oil in the area of the extractor.

4 years of learning about 10/22's and this is the best video I have seen ..Thankyou.

This did the trick. Taped on all mags to tighten them up. Not one jam after doing this. Thanks for the tutorial!!! Vinnie

The worst problem we have had with the latter model 10/22's is the painted receivers. Ruger does not anodize the receivers anymore, they are just painted. This causes the top of the bolt to start rubbing paint underneath the top of the receiver and slows the action down. We have to remove the paint from underneath where the bolt rides to get the bolt freed up to run properly. Also, nobody has ever made a magazine to work as well as the Factory 10 rounders. Bill @ Mitchell's Gunsmithing.

Thought I knew just about everything about the 10/22. Did not know that the primary ejection was on the magazine. You should do more gun vids - appreciate your direct approach to how they function.

Thanks fixxed my problems. Though was modifying a 110rd drum. I had shapped the extractor bit of the mag feed lips wrongly. Your vid helped me get it 9 of ten atleast.

This is Far the best video online , explaining

I hope Ruger CEO's are watching this video ..!!

Still the best video on this subject I've seen.

Awesome info. My butler creek 25s had been acting up. Glad to know there is a solution. Thanks buddy

I wish I could shake your hand. The simple demonstration of how the magazine is tied into the ejection system made everything "click" together for me. Many thanks! You saved a couple of 10/22s from being expensive paperweights in my home!

Great illustration of how the barrel, mag, and bolt work together!

Thank you Kyle. This was super well done video. Paced just right, no distracting music, clear and detailed video close ups, explanations of the problem followed by workable solutions, and many other good things. I now know my 10-22 so much better.

The first part of your video was for people who don't know one end of a gun from the other, and I was going to stop watching. But when you started talking about magazines I really started to pay attention. I was very impressed, and I learned a few things about that little gun. I've had a 10/22 since I was a kid, that's close to 50 years now, and I've also worked as a gunsmith. But you've added to my knowledge of that gun and showed me some in tricks to make it work better. Thanks!

When I was a kid I always wondered why my 50round mags would always jam and stovepipe in my ruger 10/22. Thanks for the vid

I think you just solved a lot of my problems, Thank You!

Thank you for a thorough explanation of the operation of the magazine and how it interacts with the operation!

This feels like a great video for general rifle issues, as well. Very informative and easy going, great job! Thanks for posting this

Sir, this is a quality Video, I have added You to My subscription List. I just bought My Son a Ruger 10/22 International Carbine.

I haven't had any problems with my bx25 magazines,but if I do I'll remember this video. Thanks

Thank you for the video, I have an older 10_22 and I'm sure some of these fixes will work for me

Well done video! Really like that you give good explanations that are plausible and provable. thanks for your time spent!

Reason 3...I use Hoppe's 9 and Outers...after cleaning all the mechanicals, I use a lightly oiled Q-tip to lubricate the mechanicals and the bolt...over oiling causes sludge to build up, ergo, malfunctions...

HA, love the video, you are one of the few folks who know how the 10/22 ejects! thanks for restoring my faith in humanity.

Hello ordered lot 10/22 parts yesterday 3 barrels,few stocks,trigger group metal one. I’ve always wanted 10/22 been watching videos for years. I’ve learned more on this one video than most all others combined. Thanks for information and ur time to put it out. Much appreciated. With that said do little binge watching later on ur channel. Can’t wait to see if there 1/4 good as this one. Tony the Tiger 🐅 there great lol. Anyway stay safe keep those video’s rolling. From ur WV hillbilly buddy.

One of better tutorials I've seen. Learned something new from Kyle

Great, straight to the point and very informative video...all without loud, annoying music! Thanks again...

Sir, this was one of the most helpful videos I have ever seen. Great quality! I subscribed!

Ive been having issue with mine a u solved them...knowledge is power and being willing to take time to share knowledge is a blessing and down right American!!

Good video, you taught me a couple of things. I don't have any problems with my 10-22 but I didn't know that the ejector was built into the magazine and I didn't know how important it was for the magazine to be pushed as far towards the barrel as possible. Thanks for your insight. I found that using quality parts is important. Installing shims for the trigger and hammer really seemed to help smooth out the 2 lb. trigger which helps with accuracy.

Thank you - a very well-considered and presented video. I particularly like the simplicity of the tape mod!

I got my 10/22 for christmas in 1983. I have put thousands of rounds of all kinds through it (high velocity, crimped birdshot, capped birdshot, subsonic, etc.) As a youngster I wasn't the best gun owner in terms if maintenance and cleaning but I have never once had a failure to feed or failure to eject. To me this gun is the AK-47 of the 22LR. "It doesn't break, jam or overheat. It'll shoot if it's covered in mud or filled with sand. It's so easy, even a child can use it..." Maybe I just got one made on a Monday.

Down right insightful video. I think I actually learned something. Subscribed.

One of the best videos I've seen on the 10/22. Was super cool to learn and understand how the bolt/ejection system works. Awesome! Can't wait to try the tape mod on my BX-25s. Thanks so much!

"Ach du lieber, mein schatz"! A most EXCELLENT & worthwhile video! Your instructions were clear! Never had a problem with my old Ruger 10/22 sporter of many years ago, but will check it out anyway. This is the kind of video that makes watching gun videos such a pleasure! GREAT JOB!!!!! "Gesundheit" & pass the box of. 22s poleaze!

LOVE my RUGER 10/22 & it or my TAURUS TX-22 are my FAVORITE firearms ever.

Three years later. Thank you for this very helpful/useful video. Very professionally made and presented.

Excellent video my friend!!you have diffendly helped me out on my confusion of my problems. Thank you and blessings for shining light into others.

I bought my first 1022 used and it had a 25 round mag and almost always had problems with the last few rounds in the mag , I sold it . Many years later I bought a 1022T and it came with 2 10 round mags and it feeds flawlessly . Now I think all I needed was a factory 10 round mag for the first one , but I do like the dime to nickel sized groups at 50 yards from the 1022T . I really like eating squirrels without shotgun shot in them lol . This was a great video , I love videos that explain what they or for , again good job .

Thanks so much, first time doing this and just need patience and listen carefully.

Thank you for showing how the magazine works as the primary ejector.

I've had the same 10/22 since I was 6. I've bought new 10/22's, 1 each time a child of mine turned 7-10, depending on the kids aptitude and maturity. Using standard 10 rnd mags that came with em, the only issues we've had is when we've failed ta clean ours. Good video.

Thank you for your explanation extraction process. I have had the typical problems with my 10/22, nothing to make me hate it. Now I know how to better prepare for & prevent feed problems

Great video, Thank You! I have had a 1022 for many years here in the UK. Shot thousands of rounds through it and mostly been very lucky with minimal feed/jam issues with most brands of ammo. However, I had never realised the mags were different sizes or has the primary ejector built onto the lip! I did pad my BX15 and BX25 mags with sniper tape, which made them run flawlessly, but had no idea that the ejector was the connected issue with any loose mag/stovepipe/jam issues! This knowledge has mad a great difference!

What a helpful video. Very informative. Even 6 years later it's still helping folks. Thank you for taking the time.

I really appreciate your knowledge of the engineering behind one of favorite weapon systems.

very good video! I like how you list other popular RU-vid vid fixes, and cover all the angles. I predict many views :) Too bad Ruger didnt fix this, as it is a great gun, and could be so much more with small cheap fixes in the design.

I learned a lot from this. Thank you!

This is a pretty good video! I just found it after cleaning our mags. We got a good deal on 22 rounds and faced problems with the amo. After cleaning one mag (10 rounder) it worked way better but not perfect. I will try out the tape hack and check if this works better, didn´t knew it was on the mag..

Awesome vid! I never thought about the actual mechanics of a 22Lr ruger action. Vefy enlightning! Thank you for such a great informational video! I will use this vid and information as i get ready to build a few 10/22 rifles

GREAT INFO. By far the best video I’ve watched on this subject. I really hope this helps me because my stock carbine does not feed at all.

Most excellent sir! Very informative, I will perform the magazine-fix and try it out.

Absolutely excellent video, I learned a lot. I assume electrical tape would work to keep the magazine forward. Comments are very welcome!

Excellent video----clear, logical, explanation! Well done!

Good information on the 10/22 & thanks for sharing your ideas on the tape or at least how the mags can be part of the problem. Will try the tape & see if it helps after I really clean the mags, take care.

Very detailed explanation of how these parts all work together, nice job!

Great information. I just ordered a Ruger 10-22 Sporter. Should pick it up any day now. Thanks for the valuable info.

That's the best gun video I've seen yet. Thanks for the help an knowledge!!!!.

Also, check the feed lips on your mags. I got my 10/22 TD from an online site and picked it up from my local FFL. Included was a bx25. I got it home, looked it over, assembled it, loaded the magazine and tried to hand cycle through the mag to check feeding action. 1st hangup was on cartridge #2. And then 4, and then about 10 more times throughout the rest. Looked at the carts and the bullets were dinged and dented. Loaded a fresh set of cartridges into the mag and it all happened again, at random intervals. I also discovered that I couldn't empty the magazine by pushing cartridges out with my thumb. Took everything back to my ffl and explained the issue. They did everything I did and they confirmed the feed lips on the bx25 were bad since a new mag off the shelf wasn't replicating the issue. Nice guys they are, they gave me the off the shelf mag, stuck my mag in its bag, and sent it back to Ruger as a defect. So, reason #6, bad mag feed lips. If you've got an older mag that's been dropped and knocked around a bit, check the feed lips against one which feeds well. Or if you get a brand new one that won't feed, same thing.

Awesome and helpful video. Thanks!

Thanks for this video Kyle. It was incredibly instructive with excellent demonstration of the mechanics at work. Kudos!

I’m really surprised that Ruger hasn’t “fixed” their magazines to have the same dimensions at the top like the BX-1. Excellent video!! Just seems a shame that we have to “fix” their flaw with duct tape.

very good video that helps us fix this common issue. thank you

Great video! I recently bought my first 10/22 and couldn’t figure out what I was doing wrong. It jams all the time with very good ammo. This explains a lot

My 10/22 is fairly new and only had maybe 100rnds through it and started stovepipeing and then the casings will also stick in it when the action closes. Will try cleaning soon just to make sure

Love it when someone has a clue these days instead of crazy advice without reasoning. Thanks a lot for this video. 👍 think this #1 is on target with what mine had problems with. I actually did bend my secondary ejector slightly and it did improve it slightly but I didn't bend it much and would rather not have & I tried to make sure it's not enough to rub anything and only bent the very tip. I'd leave it alone as well and focus on mag slop as in this videos suggestions. I also get a feeling that the side to side slop is a big a problem and the tape around it there seems to assist with both some so I think that may actually be better than a bigger bumper alone. I can't understand why Ruger doesn't address this issue with the high capacity magazines a little better. Anyway I'm all for modifying these guns. I've recently started and while expensive the quality difference is really super nice so far. I'm loving my new magpul hunter stock quality and magpuls no questions asked customer service in general. They're great and now I know why all the hype for their products and may be heading into my AR sometime!

Thanks for the video Kyle. I just purchased my first Ruger 10/22 and this video is a big help.

Saw this vid and then did the duct tape trick. Jams? Gone and problem solved. Thanks sir!

Good info. Definitely learned something. Lube wise, I have had some cold weather related issues and switched to a dry graphite lube for cold weather and it worked very well. Also am a firm believer in cleanliness of these guns for reliability but know of a couple of high mileage guns that never get cleaned. So, really, the magazine is everything as is true with most autoloaders. Love the 10/22.

I bought a banana clip for my ruger. All hell broke loose with jams and stuff. Thought my rifle was shot. Now I know it was the crazy MAG!! Can't wait to give my old girl a good cleaning and then try the 10 round mag again to be sure she's ok , and tape the banana loca! Thank you so much!! :))

Thanks ! My 10/22 is driving me crazy with the stovepipes. Will give it a shot.

This video is fantastic. It's taught me alot about these rifles!! Awesome!! Thankyou!!

Had Steve pipes every round on 1 bx22 magazine. Efficient fix. Thank you.

Wow this video is excellent. This solved all my issues with my Charger.

Great video Kyle! Thanks so much and Happy New Year!

2023, July - still as pertinent as ever! GREAT video, smart man! THANK YOU!

Thank you very much for this video. I just bought a new 10/22 and have been very frustrated with frequent jamming on both the 10 and the 25 (more jamming when I use the 25). I look forward to trying your fix.

Many thanks for this clear, informative, instructional video. Nice work, Sir.

Thanks for the post. Great job.

Thanks for leaving this up... #5... is as timely and necessary as ever. Salute. Tape simply works, the higher tension magazine release/plunger springs by Tandemkross also help, immensely.

Excellent video. Thank you for explaining the ejection mechanism and reasons behind the jamming.

best fix ive seen yet! who woulda thought that adding electrical tape to the back of the mag to push it closer to the barrel would fix it! thank you again man!

Perfect video very well explained helped me out a lot. Thanks

Little j b weld on the mag seems to take care of the old magazines I also use clay to form my block well for my j b weld then once dry hit it with the drimel . Thanks for your hard work on your videos

Great video with lots of detailed information. Thanks!

I keep getting jams on my 22 charger, so I'll try this minor adjustment. What you said makes sense, and I'd love it to stop jamming! I love the gun otherwise!

That is the best video I have seen on the 10/22. Thank you.

I like you explanation very in formative and helpful ,I've had lots of jamming with butler creek magazines and the drums time to time .I will try the tape and keep my fingers crossed

Thanks for the video. My BX25 mag is driving me crazy. Going to try the tape trick. Thanks. Al

good stuff here! the magazine fit issue applies to bolt actions too. minor adjustments on the plastic piece holding the magazine, to feed into the battery more directly, made all the difference with jams and skint lead on rounds inserted. especially stubby ones with blunt points.

Excellent video, very useful info. Video is clear, easy to understand and useful tips.

Duct tape -if its good enough for the A-Team, its good enough for me!

Just got a 10/22 I also got 2 box-25’s I’m going to 100% do the tape trick . Great tip man. I’m doing a couple upgrades IE a new bolt extractor and firing pin so I’m gonna see how it runs without the tape first. Great insight