airmec wrote:
Hi Jbanel, first off I'd like to apologize if I offended you, I didn't meant to be rude, I was puzzled as to why the post was displaced, I'm sorry about the misunderstanding

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Second, I can't wait to hear about your test on the magazine/cartridge, first hand experience is always good to hear about. I just got the confirmation of shipment for my own 10/22

, VERY impatient to see it!!!
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Hey airmec, I was never offended by your comments. In fact I was too dazed and confused to be offended, lol. I sorted it out with the Moderator, assuring him that I was talking about the CO2 version of the Ruger 10/22
I posted some comments which I'm not sure you saw. Anyway, here they are:
I think I found the source of the problem (the sticky bolt) and it may apply to all rotary magazines. Without the cartridge ( I guess that's the name of the black thing that holds the red magazine) the bolt pull is very easy. When the cartridge is installed and the bolt is pulled it gets difficult because a square post comes out of the gun and pushes in the square opening in the cartridge which then rotates the magazine.
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Some have suggested leaving the gun cocked for a few days to loosen the spring tension, which might help. But the issue is really at the point at which the post in the cartridge pushes against the magazine to rotate it. As some have suggested, it simply needs break-in. I think I can speed up the process by removing the cartridge and pushing against the square opening repeatedly. I'll let you know if that helps. [Update: yes it does!] Also I asked Umarex if a dab of light oil would help but I wouldn't dare try that without hearing from them.
You'll enjoy the gun
[Update: I'm much happier with the gun now that the bolt has eased up a bit. Also I was getting some misfiring with pellets left in the magazine. That was solved when I started using H&N alloy Greens. No lead on my fingers either.]
Looking forward to hearing your experience the rifle. Hope you get it soon.I'm still waiting for a Dan Wesson pistol that I ordered May 9, argh.
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