Ruger 10/22 – Ch. 2: STANDARD NOMENCLATURE

Chapter 2: STANDARD NOMENCLATURE

Why is Standard Nomenclature Important?

During our journey through the world of the 10/22 we’ll be referring to the various components that make up the rifle. It’s important that we use the “language” of the 10/22 as defined by Ruger, so that you, and we, know what we’re talking about. Exactly.

NOTE: For many years the author has been deeply involved in the world of the Garand and MI4/MIA. In this world, the language is at times counterintuitive-the “bullet guide,” for example, had nothing to do with guiding bullets and at other times, confusing was that an “op rod guide” or “op rod spring guide” you needed? So, we’ll use the “proper” terms, and hope you will too.

PITFALL: This list and these diagrams are subject to change by Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. at any time. Please refer to the Instruction Manual and/or the Ruger web site, for current, authoritative information for your rifle.

WARNING: Nothing found within The Ruger 10/22 Complete Owner’s and Assembly Guide is to be construed to supplant or override the information found in the factory Instruction Manual or on the Ruger web site. If you do not have the manual, please get a copy. You can download it from the Ruger web site, or you can write to Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., 1 Sunapee Street, Newport, New Hampshire 03773 for a hard copy of the manual for your rifle.

RECOMMENDATION: We strongly recommend that you acquire a copy of the factory Instruction Manual. Read it carefully and thoroughly before using, maintaining or modifying your rifle.

WARNING: If you find it necessary to send your 10/22 to the factory for service, be advised that modified or aftermarket parts may be replaced with factory parts and the non-factory parts not returned. If you live in a state with magazine capacity restrictions, be certain that any magazine(s) you send with your rifle are legal for you to acquire now. It matters not in most cases that your BX-25 25-round magazine, for example, was “grandfathered” under your state law; the factory cannot return a magazine that is currently illegal to acquire in your state. The mag becomes illegal to return to you once you send it out of your state. Its return would constitute the illegal acquisition of contraband. It may have been a grandfathered magazine legally possessed, but once relinquished, it cannot be returned to you. It’s not fair, but it’s real. You have been warned.

To read more purchase the The Ruger® 10/22® Complete Owner’s and Assembly Guide by Walt Kuleck