.22 Ruger Mark III Concern - Page 2 - The Firearms Forum

Teejay9 · 02-20-2009, 01:28 PM

When I first got my MK 1, I stripped it without knowing a thing about it. It took a few trials, but got it back together. I was horrified at the thought of having to take it to my gun shop and humbly asking them to put back together for me. The next time wasn't any easier, but I did it. Now, I have a MK III target model. When I saw that you needed a rubber mallet I said, "screw it!" and just cleaned the barrel and action without taking it apart. I really doesn't have to be totally stripped to be cleaned unless something broke or you dropped it in water or mud. Just keep it oiled and the obvious parts you can get to clean, and you shouldn't be in trouble. TJ

Waldo Pepper · 02-28-2009, 05:59 PM

Well I have a MK I, II, III, all Standard models and Mk III 22/45 and they can be confusing to take apart and reassemble as they are all some what different. But I have had the Mk I for about 55 years and needless to say can do it in my sleep and it is still tight and needs a whack to come apart.

The 22/45 is the plinker however and the others are now safe queens. However if going in the woods I would take the MkIII 6" Standard or my S&W M-48 (WMR) or if still more omph my S&W 360Sc 12.5 oz 357 magnum.

Big ugly · 02-28-2009, 11:46 PM

Hell my father goes squirrell hunting with his MrkIII and he bitches about it everytime he cleans his, Its been goin on for I know 15 years. I laugh every time we go huntin' and he pulls that damn thing out. But they shoot so good its hard not to buy one when you get a good deal.

rjgnwdc · 03-04-2009, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greener

Couple of tips:
If the barrel/receiver is tight, use the bolt stop pin as a guide to align the holes by putting in in from the top and tapping on the appropriate end of the barrel receiver until the pin goes all the way through. That aligns the bolt stop pin holes and makes putting the mainspring assembly in easier.

Thats the one I discovered the last time I cleaned it. the first 2 times that was the only problem I had everything else is in the instructions but the line up was my biggest problem infact it was my only problem I struggled with that the first itme I cleaned it for 3hrs no S@#t I just could not get it to line up but with the tip of going from the top just to get the line-up made all the difference in the world now I don't dread the reassembly

Waldo Pepper · 03-04-2009, 07:05 PM

I have done that trick through the top routine for so many years for lining up as to not even think about it. The Mk I just needs a light tap to break apart, the Mk II is a real PIA and can take ten minutes or more to get the receiver & lower assembly lined up with my rubber mallet because it is so tight, the Mk III is not as bad but still requires multi taps, while the Mk III 22/45 is almost as easy as the Mk I for some reason. So needless to say the 22/45 is the main shooter.

02-20-2009, 01:28 PM	#26
Teejay9 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Southwest Corner of the US, "Where no stinking fence will stop us!!" Posts: 1,257	Re: .22 Ruger Mark III Concern When I first got my MK 1, I stripped it without knowing a thing about it. It took a few trials, but got it back together. I was horrified at the thought of having to take it to my gun shop and humbly asking them to put back together for me. The next time wasn't any easier, but I did it. Now, I have a MK III target model. When I saw that you needed a rubber mallet I said, "screw it!" and just cleaned the barrel and action without taking it apart. I really doesn't have to be totally stripped to be cleaned unless something broke or you dropped it in water or mud. Just keep it oiled and the obvious parts you can get to clean, and you shouldn't be in trouble. TJ

02-28-2009, 05:59 PM	#27
Waldo Pepper V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 67	Re: .22 Ruger Mark III Concern Well I have a MK I, II, III, all Standard models and Mk III 22/45 and they can be confusing to take apart and reassemble as they are all some what different. But I have had the Mk I for about 55 years and needless to say can do it in my sleep and it is still tight and needs a whack to come apart. The 22/45 is the plinker however and the others are now safe queens. However if going in the woods I would take the MkIII 6" Standard or my S&W M-48 (WMR) or if still more omph my S&W 360Sc 12.5 oz 357 magnum. __________________ Cranky Old Fart DAV Life Member

02-28-2009, 11:46 PM	#28
Big ugly Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Knoxville Tennessee Contributor Posts: 2,603	Re: .22 Ruger Mark III Concern Hell my father goes squirrell hunting with his MrkIII and he bitches about it everytime he cleans his, Its been goin on for I know 15 years. I laugh every time we go huntin' and he pulls that damn thing out. But they shoot so good its hard not to buy one when you get a good deal.

03-04-2009, 07:05 PM	#30
Waldo Pepper V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 67	Re: .22 Ruger Mark III Concern I have done that trick through the top routine for so many years for lining up as to not even think about it. The Mk I just needs a light tap to break apart, the Mk II is a real PIA and can take ten minutes or more to get the receiver & lower assembly lined up with my rubber mallet because it is so tight, the Mk III is not as bad but still requires multi taps, while the Mk III 22/45 is almost as easy as the Mk I for some reason. So needless to say the 22/45 is the main shooter. __________________ Cranky Old Fart DAV Life Member