my semi-automatic .22 rimfire doesnt auto-reload anymore, why!?:(?
This gun worked great last time I used it (about 6 years ago) then I put it in the closet for a long time. I found a shooting range so I took it out to see how it was still shooting but after every shot I have to manually pull the bolt back to catch a bullet in the magazine and then push it forward into the chamber by hand. Sometimes even that is difficult. I tried giving it a thorough cleaning but it didnt fix the problem and now my semi automatic is now a single-shot .22. This really sucks... any suggestions? (no gunsmiths in my town)
2009-02-19T12:22:56Z
WOW!!! thank you all for such a huge amount of great replies so fast! Im amazed. And as I should have added its a .22LR Cooey 64-B. I have not figured out how to take the bolt out nor do I think its even possible :) Does anyone know how to take apart this gun? (mainly the bolt) Im thinking thats the problem. thanks again guys!
Hillabee Creek Redneck2009-02-18T18:13:02Z
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I suspect you only cleaned the barrel, but your problem in most likely a crud ed up or rusty action. Since as you have already said no gunsmith is available, you may have to tackle the problem by your self. I would suggest you remove the barreled action from the stock and get a can of brake parts cleaner or maybe even spray carburetor cleaner and then blast all the crud from the action. Either of these cleaners should get most all the gunk out. Then when it is dry which will only take a minute or two, spray the action and any other surface that the cleaner came in contact with with a good oil, not WD40. If you do not do this the parts will be so dry and oil free that they will rust quickly. This is the most effective way to clean a gun without disassembly. Please do not try this with the action in the stock as damage will likely occur to the stock or it's finish.
The only thing I can think of is that the action is dirty. When you cleaned the gun you probably cleaned the barrel, but didn't remove the gunk that formed as the oil, powder residue, etc... hardened in the action over time. (The resulting gunk can look a lot like tar.) You probably need to clean the action with solvents, work it a bit, and then shoot a couple hundred rounds through the gun to loosen things up. Other than that I don't know what could be doing it off the top of my head.
I'd recommend finding a smith and having the gun examined/cleaned, even if you have to drive a while to do it.
Which is better, a Marlin 795 or a Ruger 10/22 is a debate will continue for a long time. If you are only willing to buy one, get the less expensive one - Marlin 795. If you want to put a lot of add-ons, the more popular one is I think the Ruger 10/22. Can afford both ? Get both ! And have fun making a decision.
If it stopped all of a sudden something broke ( a spring or something on the bolt. If it slowly started jamming you may need to fully strip it for a better cleaning.
What model maybe some one can find a parts diagram so if you tear it down and find a broken part?