[yaucalabi]

Just picked up a stock 10/22 carbine and the barrel retainer ring and action screw are both hex screws instead of flat head screws. All directions I’ve seen say these are both flat head screws standard.

In the debate to clean or not clean a new rifle before you shoot it the first time, I now firmly am in the clean it camp. Mine had a ton of the oil or preservative in it from the factory

 

[bulletnose]

Maybe You are not the first owner, but it could be unfired except from
factory. Maybe first owner made mods but for some reason decided not
to keep it ????? Hard to imagine because 1022's are fine rifles !!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Flash_80]

The two I bought last Spring had hex screws.

 

[crackedcornish]

I haven't purchased a Ruger since I started finishing 80% receivers, but I think they switched to hex screws about the same time they went plastic with the barrel bands and trigger housings

 

[pblanc]

Both of my 10/22s of recent manufacture use Allen screws on the barrel band and take-down screw.

 

[BulletBait]

Did the hex screw have the pesky tamper proof nipple in the center ? I had to order a special screwdriver hex tip set for my Crickett.

 

[Chaser]

Hex NOW the standard.. no plug. And it's about time! The Flat head screw was a accident waiting to happen and MANY a stock were gouged because of that.. they were horrible... anybody need some I have approx. 25 available and will trade you for Hex heads.
And... whomever that buys a firearm and does not clean/inspect it before shooting is a knucklehead.

 

[yaucalabi]

Thank you all! Thought I might have gotten a previously sold rifle but it did look brand new.

 

[ma96782]

I'd be counting it as a blessing. Hex is better.

But, yes.....if sold as NEW, I might be upset with the seller (if stuff had been switched).

Maybe, just until I took it to the range.:AR15firin

Aloha, Mark

 

[Roadrat]

I bought a new one last Nov and it has hex screws. Must be the latest thing.

 

[DroopyBassets75]

The last new 10/22 I bought in 2014 had hex screws, only to be replaced with slot screws and a metal barrel band.

 

[dak0ta]

Does anybody have a spare hex action screw? My 2012 carbine came with the flat head screw but somebody peened it a bit

 

[crackedcornish]

Does anybody have a spare hex action screw? My 2012 carbine came with the flat head screw but somebody peened it a bit

you can get one from Ruger
http://shopruger.com/10_22-Take-Down-Screw/productinfo/60049/

or you can go aftermarket
http://www.raveneyecustom.com/Pages/Ruger1022.aspx
https://volquartsen.com/inventory_configurations/812
http://www.tacticalinc.com/receiver-stock-takedown-cap-screw-stainless-steel-p-1453.html

 

[ronnie948]

Mine came with hex screws

Mine was brand new and came with a weaver scope already mounted from the factory in a nice hard case but only one ten round magazine.
I bought four BX-25 Ruger Magazines along with my new gun.
Ronnie

 

[Big Pete10]

Hex screws and torx screws belong on cars and farm equipment. Slotted screws are what God intended for guns.

 

[DGF]

Does anybody have a spare hex action screw? My 2012 carbine came with the flat head screw but somebody peened it a bit

There's a guy on gunnutz that sells stainless hex for the 10/22

 

[Ferox34]

Stainless takedown screws

Home Depot....10/24 thread, 5/32nd allen head hex, one inch long, stainless, 2 in a pack for $1.50.

 

[jon p]

both my 10/22`s

There's a guy on gunnutz that sells stainless hex for the 10/22

now have titanium hex head action screws ! wow, KOOL, think about the weight I am saving and they look sharp!! LOL.

 

[jon p]

just my luck

Home Depot....10/24 thread, 5/32nd allen head hex, one inch long, stainless, 2 in a pack for $1.50.

my titanium screws cost more, DRAT !!

 

[kkd]

Home Depot....10/24 thread, 5/32nd allen head hex, one inch long, stainless, 2 in a pack for $1.50.

Went down this road many years ago.

I thought it was absolutely NUTS to pay $10+ for a Volquartsen, KIDD etc action screw.
Totally nuts

I can't remember the threads or length, but 10-24 x 1" sounds right.
I bought a bunch in bulk
Gave a bunch to friends and still have a few left over

But, 12 cents each is more like it :bthumb:

https://www.amazon.com/Button-Socke...=1538331909&sr=1-4&keywords=10-24x1+cap+screw