Ruger Mark II feeding problem. - The Firearms Forum

bluesea112 · 11-17-2008, 09:57 AM

I have a Ruger Mark II .22 lr pistol and I am having a problem with the cartridges not feeding correctly. I fire the first shot and the second cartridge doesn't feed into the chamber. The 2nd cartridge seems to push up too high because when the bolt closes it stands the cartridge straigh up. It jams shut on the unfired cartridge half way out of the chamber with the bullet pointing towards the sky.

Has anybody had this problem before?

Thanks,

Bluesea112

PPK 32 · 11-17-2008, 10:10 AM

I have this problem only once in a while, and it is the ammo. It only does it with those lousy Remington Thuderbolts. It is not very often but what happens is the first round is a dud and does not eject, then the second round tries to feed and jams. I would say try changing your ammo. Although its not the best ammo in the world, I have had no issues with Federals. I also own a MK II. Great gun.

Alpo · 11-17-2008, 07:13 PM

I agree. Change your ammo and try again (22s are notorious for being ammo sensitive) and if that don't work, try a different magazine. It is most likely one or the other.

bluesea112 · 11-17-2008, 08:21 PM

Funny you mentioned Remington Thunderbolts, because that is exactly what I was using. I will give Federal a try and see how it works. That would be an easier fix that I had hoped for.

Thanks for your help guys. I really appreciate it!

bluesea112

artabr · 11-17-2008, 08:56 PM

+1 on checking the magazine.

Art

11-17-2008, 09:57 AM	#1
bluesea112 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: West, TX Contributor Posts: 1,262	Ruger Mark II feeding problem. I have a Ruger Mark II .22 lr pistol and I am having a problem with the cartridges not feeding correctly. I fire the first shot and the second cartridge doesn't feed into the chamber. The 2nd cartridge seems to push up too high because when the bolt closes it stands the cartridge straigh up. It jams shut on the unfired cartridge half way out of the chamber with the bullet pointing towards the sky. Has anybody had this problem before? Thanks, Bluesea112 -->

11-17-2008, 10:10 AM	#2
PPK 32 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Frickin, Illinois Posts: 1,170	Re: Ruger Mark II feeding problem. I have this problem only once in a while, and it is the ammo. It only does it with those lousy Remington Thuderbolts. It is not very often but what happens is the first round is a dud and does not eject, then the second round tries to feed and jams. I would say try changing your ammo. Although its not the best ammo in the world, I have had no issues with Federals. I also own a MK II. Great gun.

11-17-2008, 07:13 PM	#3
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,771	Re: Ruger Mark II feeding problem. I agree. Change your ammo and try again (22s are notorious for being ammo sensitive) and if that don't work, try a different magazine. It is most likely one or the other.

11-17-2008, 08:21 PM	#4
bluesea112 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: West, TX Contributor Posts: 1,262	Re: Ruger Mark II feeding problem. Funny you mentioned Remington Thunderbolts, because that is exactly what I was using. I will give Federal a try and see how it works. That would be an easier fix that I had hoped for. Thanks for your help guys. I really appreciate it! bluesea112

11-17-2008, 08:56 PM	#5
artabr Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Iberia, Louisiana Contributor Posts: 7,859	Re: Ruger Mark II feeding problem. +1 on checking the magazine. Art __________________ God and the soldier we like adore, In times of trouble, not before. When troubles ended and all things righted, God is forgotten and the soldier is slighted. Francis Quarles 1592 - 1644 __________________ When asked for my race, I answer CauCajun. Hope is not a plan, and not all change is good. The resistance is here; the resistance is now. RESIST! These hands are neither cold nor are they dead!!