Bear Creek Arsenal BC-202 .22 WMR Rifle Review: Budget-Friendly Powerhouse!

[@BillyDalrymple]

The comment was for the Ruger 22 mag. I bought the Ruger from a gun store and had a problem with Hornady,cci and others. I took it to Clark’s Custom Guns and they knew the problem right away. They took it to the range with Winchester ammunition and it ran perfectly. The also told me to look up the owners manual on line , and it specifically said to use Winchester ammunition.

[@jwdundon]

My 1022 Magnum I bought 25 years ago absolutely love the Winchester supreme super X black box ammunition. I also had a gunsmith sharpen the ejector and around those flawlessly!

[@DaveWillis-f8t]

I didn't realize my beautifully stocked Ruger 10/22 mag, was so valuable ! I have never had any jamming we're feeding issues. I almost always use CCI ammo but have also used Remington in it it's a tack driver

[@jamesludwin6752]

I have a rossi that was under 400 on sale. Runs like a dream.

[@donl4914]

Thank you for the Honest breakdown of this firearm. I was watching The Turkeys Opinion and he had nothing but issues with this rifle. Blaimed it on Quality Control at BCA. I have many BCA rifle uppers for my ARs and only had to send one back for repair out of the box. Customer service is Awesome at BCA. I got a response the same day I sent the Email, and return shipping was paid for. Got a New upper .22 LR that works great and shoots reliably. I just subscribed to your channel.

[@5thhorseman559]

Nice! I had to do the exact same with my rugger mags, afterwards no issues. Great video and proof their mag factory has a quality control problem!

[@robertsbushcraft]

I thought it was suspect the moment I took that mag out of the package and pressed the follower.

[@setapart1forever]

Bro been down that road about 15 years ago. I was looking at all the options for 22 mag auto's and was torn between a22 mag and cz . Settled on a22 mag because i could get 25 round mags for it. My neighbor wanted a cz because she liked wood and steel.my savage out shot the cz everytime and the only time said neighbor ever outshot me was with savage. Yes it was a little humiliating. B blessed bro.

[@timothytrexler1896]

@@setapart1forever in the early '80s through the '90s I shot Marlins bolts and autos in 22s and 22 mags and they were all hammers even the lever guns tack drivers in a matter of fact with CCI mini mags wish I'd have never got rid of them but they all had 18 or 22-in barrels didn't matter whether they were wood or synthetic they all stop lights out

[@robertberry3394]

I have had a Rossi 22 mag semi auto rifle for 5 years, zero problems.

[@celmer6]

It's a 10/22 so check the chamber,recoil spring assembly and install a sharp claw extractor. For the price I have no problem troubleshooting and fixing it right out of the box. I'm about to buy another one and two 10/22's in 22lr. It's a major bargain!

[@robertsbushcraft]

@celmer6 my issues of light primer strikes and failure to extract were resolved when I tightened the v-block. I can tell ZERO difference between a Volquartsen extractor and the one that came with this BC-202. I o e this one.

[@celmer6]

@robertsbushcraft well the V-Block is critical for headspace and repeatable accuracy. At $500 it's the cheapest way to get into a 10/22 Magnum Match rifle. You are going to have to mess with it at this price point. And $345 for the 22lr version is cheaper than a Barrel,Bolt, Trigger unit and stock. Tuning the 10/22 is super simple and one of the reasons why it's one of the best 22lr rifles of all time.

[@jeffreygoodwin133]

Exactly what I did with mine and it's been good for 20 years and it's truly a shooter.

[@boydsteenblock1328]

Still have my 10/22 magnum from 1999. Shoots great and is very accurate! Mine jammed a lot at first but I changed out the extractor for a Volquartsen exact edge extractor. I put a “shim” under the extractor spring to stiffen it up and haven’t had any issues since.

[@jwdundon]

I had a gunsmith take a file and sharpen the ejector on mine after that it absolutely love the Winchester super X black box hollow points.... I still traded it for a Winchester 9422 Magnum.

[@22guru]

@@boydsteenblock1328 I love my 1999. Put a picatinny rail on and carbon fiber barrel and Enoch Industries aluminum chassis. Pretty nice 🙂

[@williamsavageii9569]

Glad to see you figured out all the issues. I would have been frustrated too! Never would have thought that the barrel clamp was loose, straight from the factory! Good to know about those mags too. Great information. I just subscribed!

[@johnkilgore1055]

For 20+yrs I had a Remington M597 .22mag. It came in a plastic stock. For $20 I got a Boyd’s Gray laminate stock and recoil pad. I free floated the barrel and epoxy bedded the reciever and 2” of the barrel. I also stoned the hammer to reduce the sear engagement to a 2.75lb crisp trigger pull. It shot 7/8” groups with jacketed 40gr bullets and 1-1.5” with the plated bullets (CCI). I eventually sold it to my best friend for his grand kids to hunt pigs on a State Management Area . I had two Remington plastic magazines both functioned perfectly. My current.22mag is a Marlin M783 bolt action that is flawless and equally accurate.

[@REIronminer]

Those are great guns

[@mikeschlup5279]

My plastic magazines broke almost instantly...cannot find any replacement that are not plastic. Mine likes 32 grain Winchester hollow points

[@jamesappel8747]

Ruger could fix this if they wanted to. It in some cases just requires a heavier bolt. BCA is not the first to make this work, Magnum Research and Volquartsen to name a couple have corrected this.

[@robertsbushcraft]

I'd like to get my hands on both the MR and Volquartsen models.

[@jeffreygoodwin133]

I simply bought a good after market extractor and good to go..

[@Joeak74]

Finally an actual in depth review! Thank you for this. If you did it again, would you?

[@robertsbushcraft]

Absolutely! My issues of light primer and failures to eject resolved when I tightened the barrel. The v-block screws came from the factory finger-tight, nowhere near tight enough. We'll see next week how it performs with a can on it.

[@REIronminer]

I agree. I luv the rotary mags.can carry several with you. But, they are cantankerous. I number all mine as well. 40 gr will feed better than them 33 gr as well. Expensive plinker. When I carry to hunt; alwayz take my 77 bolt gun. Goes bang every time.

[@andrewlewis8436]

And the Rossi runs a polymer 10 round assisted loading single stack mag that doesn't jam at all. After 700 rounds only 2 failure to ignite on cheap armscore ammo.

[@jwdundon]

I bought one of the first Ruger 10/22 magnums. I had to have a gunsmith sharpen the ejector. And then it loved the Black box Winchester super X supreme hollow points. (Nothing elce would cycle). It wouldn't cycle anything else.... I trailed it for a model 94/22 mag lever gun. I currently have the MAGNUM RESEARCH 10/22 MAG. IT CYCLES 50 GRAIN bullets 99% of the time. 45 grain 50% of the tine 30 grain (failes almost every shot). Its SUPER ACCURATE SUB MOA groups. (It looks identical to this bca).

[@robertsbushcraft]

Hey thanks for that info, JW!

[@wef1956]

I bought a BCA 22 mag as well and have experienced the same problems. Great video and with your suggestions ill hopefully address the problems. Thank you.

[@robertsbushcraft]

My biggest issue right now is the scope. I had to return to the big box store due to a broken reticle. On the rifle, be sure to check the v-block screws! I'm using CCI MaxMag Varmint 40gr rounds here kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWXTY3SFqbVsnaM

[@jwdundon]

Go buy some Federal 50 grain ammunition for your rifle it'll probably cycle them perfect. I know on my Magnum research 1022 Magnum it only cycles a 50 grain bullets! (Only company I see that makes them are federal. they're in a blue box for small game, about $17.00 a box of 50). - Cabela's has them usually. STOCK UP!!!! (Impossible to find last few years)!!!!

[@robertsbushcraft]

@@jwdundon that's mainly what I used in the video.

[@lesbratton]

I'll stick with my Ruger 77/22M, have both .17HMR and .22WMR Clark barrels for it and it's a tack driver. Has a Boyd's thumbhole stock, Rifle Basix trigger, 4x12x40 Bushnell scope.

[@robertsbushcraft]

I have two M77 Mark II models. One in 25-06, and the other in 223.

[@bkey6012]

Well, liked the video and I'll exercise your points on my new BCA 202 purchased it last month haven't had time to shoot it. Fully energetic at this point

[@robertsbushcraft]

Make sure your barrel is tightened down, and check your magazines for good function. I shot the rest of the old ammo today kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWXTY3SFqbVsnaM

[@bkey6012]

@robertsbushcraft thanks Rob, removing stock like 10/22, by front screw that for sling attachment ? Please advise or which video shows correct procedure

[@neps4th]

Having searched for a good running 22mag for some years; its the CZ 519 !! Right out of the box - never had any difficulties!

[@sudsreserve5474]

I do love a good semi auto 22 magnum. They are hard to find. I bought a CZ 512 before they stopped making them. It's a great gun! I will have to keep an eye out for one of these BCA rifles 😁

[@johnebke8411]

I have been eyeing that rifle. For now i will keep my rossi rs22m

[@robertsbushcraft]

The Rossi was a strong consideration for me. Hogue stock, Ruger mag, barrel, and some spring compatibility put the ball back in the BC corner for me.

[@johnebke8411]

@@robertsbushcraft I would like to see some good reviews and maybe them improving there qc before I sell the Rossi. I prefer all the things you listed over my rossi but this one for the most part runs with no problems.

[@jeffreygoodwin133]

My dealers refuses to order one due to all the problems and terrible reputation.

[@michaelsereg2197]

The magaziine spring tension is adjustable and can easily be increased. The light primer strkes can be remedied by replacing the firing pin with a titanium one (good luck finding one) or an extra-power hammer spring.

[@micstone2002]

I own se eral Bear Creek Arsenal uppers for AR15 in different calbers and have been very pleased and they have excellent customer service.

[@necummins8696]

I love my model 93 bolt action with a bull barrel,with a Suppressor Tack driver. Only using federal 50 grain HP"s. It is the white rifle on my profile picture

[@shermansmith2206]

A 10/22wmr charger would be in my top 3 wish list pieces ruger never attempted to figure out how to make work, alongside a .17 hmr charger

[@nathanpalm3368]

Thank you very much! I have had the same exact issues, this worked perfect

[@ronaldmasterbud1551]

You Might Want to Consider A Scope With An Adjustable Objective. Since A Standard Scope The Parallax is Set @ 100 yards or Meters, and That Could Be Affecting your Groups A Fair Amount.

[@robertsbushcraft]

That is my next purchase for this rifle, a better scope!

[@robertsbushcraft]

A better scope will for sure help, but, I never was truly stable while shooting the video.

[@OnPoints-p3m]

Save time in aggravation get the CZ 457. Interchangeable barrels 22LR 22 mag 17 HMR

[@RivenRock300]

P.S. I believe Bear Creek " buttons bore rifling," where Ruger hammer forges . The Button type rifling is usually more accurate. Savage uses that same method on all their rifles .

[@REIronminer]

Great review. Beautiful work

[@robertsbushcraft]

Thank you!

[@TboneBetts]

i bought a .22mag upper from bear creek and so far its ran really well. not 100% of course. It is a rimfire. but out of aprox.500 rounds ive had very few issues. im happy with it so far. and at 50 yrds it seems to be better than ive seen out of this gun

[@timhallas4275]

Funny thing is, I have yet to hear any such issues with the $300 Rossi .22 mag semi auto rifles. I have the bolt version now. It groups 1 in. at 75 yards. I'm getting the semi-auto soon.

[@MrJackal64]

I owned a 10-22 LR and never had issue with the Ruger mags but did have to file the lips on after market Promag 50 rd mags because the bolt would drag across the lips, it seemed the mag set higher in the well or at least the lips were set higher in the mag either way once lightly filed they worked fine. I later learned it was a common problem with the Promag mags for the 10-22. Weather the company resolved the issue or not is unknown to me.

[@zaeher3081]

Ruger always has problem extraction. I have my marlin 60 for 20 years never had any issue and it hit consistent also.

[@jonlennon3348]

I would try a new hammer spring and also make sure the firing pin isnt binding.

[@robertsbushcraft]

@@jonlennon3348 a loose barrel was the issue. Once I tightened the v-block, she ran smoothly.

[@tbcoachniblick1208]

The Rossi 22 mag semi auto rifle is every bit as good and around 300 $ shoots great.

[@tbcoachniblick1208]

Just wish they had an aftermarket 15 to 20 round magazine to go with it....!

[@thatalaskaguy1118]

Same here on mine. I used a rat tail chainsaw file. Champion makes a 25 round also.

[@robertsbushcraft]

A little mag work goes a long way! I'm going to look into the 25 round mag! Thanks for the tip on that!

[@oldstudbuck3583]

Thumbs up…..I got the same bird feeder on a pt 4x4.

[@magmacoffee]

Growing up as a kid my 1022 I put thousand upon 1000s of around and had very very few jams… unlike the new ones that jam all the time that one just ran and ran and ran

[@michelegarrett8258]

Why hasn't anyone reproduced the KODIAK w.m.r. made between 1963 and 1966, I own one and it's tube fed and works like a charm❤❤❤❤

[@stevenestes6634]

The mechanism, the bolt sounds dry like you might have forgot to oil it because I didn't see you put any oil on he gun .

[@haroldwilliams6219]

What were the "adjustments to the barrel"? Thanks.

[@robertsbushcraft]

I tightened the bolts on the v-block. Those bolts tighten the barrel to the receiver. They were finger-tight loose, allowing the barrel to move with each shot. Once I tightened them, the light primer strikes and extraction issues resolved.

[@ebikes2xs159]

I ran thousands of rounds through my S&W model 41 .22 LR without a single jam of any kind. Also same goes for Browning take-down from the 60's .22lr never jammed in the 10+ years I owned it. We bought the cheapest ammo we could find. Those days are long gone. Not sure if today's ammo is crap or the guns. I owned a Mag Research 10/22 style 22 mag. I rarely got through a magazine without a jam. Upping the spring tension on the Ruger mag helps. Semi-auto trigger pull is usually horrendous with any current production gun.

[@DavidTerry-e5f]

Had the exact same issues, with debris flying into my eyes shooting left handed. Returned to BCA for warranty. Very slow to respond. Asked for a refund due to poor customer service. Still waiting.

[@bilbobaggins8876]

the Light primer strikes that you are experiencing could be the gun being slightly out of battery, from the reviews that Ive watched it seems to be a fairly common issue.

[@robertsbushcraft]

Once I discovered the barrel was loose, I tightened it. I've only had one light primer strike since.

[@TARandFEATHERS]

Thx for the video. I've been thinking about getting one of these, but tired of spending very hard earned $$ just to be disappointed. Now I have more info and have a better idea of what I can expect.

[@jeffreygoodwin133]

Looking forward to this show, I have a Ruger 1022 22 mag carbine I bought new and had the same issues you mentioned but was able to rectify it with a new better extractor and all good since. Been wanting to see this particular gun and manufactor to buy for my son, however I heard absolutely nothing good regarding Bear Creek and this particular firearm. So much so, that several gun dealers around me absolutely refused to sell them due to such poor quality and it's unreliability. Curious about your opinion how it shoots, there is absolutely no way it's even remotely as accurate as my Ruger which can easily hit a quarter at a hundred yards with every load tried.

[@homemade4320]

To me it seems that it's your shooting bag and the Hornady ammo I shot that Hornady ammo through a chronograph and had some 200 fps slower then the rest of the ammo it's hard to say it's the guns fault you've own it by two different companies with the same out come hard to believe I have the 10-22 magnum and have zero issues with it

[@robertsbushcraft]

Turns out my barrel was loose. I tightened the v-block screws, did a little mag work, and she now runs like a champ.

[@REIronminer]

I carry my Ruger 77 all weather 100% of the time over my semi. to hunt. I carry my LS to the bench.

[@Mike-rv4it]

Would be interested if it had a 20 " barrel.

[@larrysayre824]

Nicely done you did not give up on a rifle that turned op to actually be reliable. I would give one suggestion try not putting rifle action so deep into bag, you might be hitting mag release on recoil.

[@robertsbushcraft]

My only issue now is the scope. The reticle broke yesterday while filming this kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWXTY3SFqbVsnaM

[@dankmazzi2376]

Henry .22 mag pump the best ...in my opinion. Great rifle.

[@PaganLad3121]

i wonder if this will fit in a ruger 1022 after market stock. such as the m1 carbine 10/22 stock.

[@robertsbushcraft]

@PaganLad3121 it would have to be a stock for a 10/22 Magnum. The receiver and magazine well are longer.

[@shermansmith2206]

Now we need to see if it works with a decibel decimation device

[@robertsbushcraft]

Here you go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH-uhISLZaqin7s

[@larryschmidt3594]

Ruger magazines have always sucked, our 10/22 mags we chucked and have always ran aftermarket. Might have to file them and see how they work.

[@scottnorris8571]

Where are you getting these ? I can't find one anywhere !!!

[@haroldwilliams6219]

Could a magazine be responsible for a light primer strike?

[@robertsbushcraft]

@haroldwilliams6219 loose barrel was the issue. I discovered the v-block screws were loose, I tightened them, and the light primer strike issue was resolved

[@robertsbushcraft]

@@haroldwilliams6219 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWXTY3SFqbVsnaM

[@sammylacks4937]

I've been wanting a rifle chambered in 22 WMR. I've got a pistol with mag cylinder but I cannot hit the ground with it and don't believe a pistol gets out of the cartridge near what a rifle is able.

[@robertsbushcraft]

Once I get this rifle on a lead sled and sighted in, she'll be a tack-driver.

[@olivemcrae9566]

Must be a ruger revolver. Had 2, both junk.

[@Dm87509]

Shouldn't have to do it but maybe a break down of the gun and maybe do a little polishing up what the factory should have done have had to do it on some of the cheaper guns I have owned.

[@robertsbushcraft]

I didn't go over it with a fine-toothed comb. Had I done so, I'd have caught the loose barrel early on. My only issue now is the scope. The reticle broke yesterday while filming this kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWXTY3SFqbVsnaM

[@bilbobaggins8876]

Its bear creek, works about as well as I expected. Love the stock that looks like it was made of recycled plastic!

[@alienschmaliens]

Surprised you had that issue with the gun out of the box!.. Didn't know that was a thing. Looks good. Thanks for sharing!

[@robertsbushcraft]

I wish we had checked the v-block screws. Tightening them up kept the barrel from moving, alleviated the light primer strikes, and resolved the extraction issues.

[@jeffreygoodwin133]

Apparently this is the way these guns are along with the company never standing behind their products. Buyer beware..

[@jwdundon]

​@@robertsbushcraftit looks identical to the Magnum research 1022 Magnum. The oversized charge handle on this is for more weight so it builds more pressure to help it eject. Do your research on 1022 Magnum Magnum research you'll see them talking about.

[@Oregon-airguns]

CZ is the only brand to ever figure out how to build a .22mag in semi that doesn’t jam. And accurate to boot.

[@mybuck2010]

How far are you shooting your groups 100 yards

[@vinmandich7756]

Ridiculous that we have to pay @20$ a box for 22mag

[@robertsbushcraft]

@@vinmandich7756 I agree 100%

[@brianhillis3701]

Might as well buy a 9 mm rifle.

[@CC-tk4ik]

Just found your channel and subscribed! Thanks for the video!

[@robertsbushcraft]

You're welcome! Hey thanks for hitting that sub!

[@stevenhunt933]

Talked me rite out of it 👍. Always wanted one . Not now tho . Im not buying something to work on . Ty

[@robertsbushcraft]

@stevenhunt933 the Rugers were the same, the one I had even worse. 22 Mag is a tricky one. After tightening the v-block screws and a little mag work, she runs like a champ for me.

[@johnbartlett7000]

Cz 457 22 mag I have the bolt action my buddy has the 512 semi auto best 22 magnums made

[@micstone2002]

I give the Rossi 5 stars. Give it a try.

[@DavidAR101]

Great Review. I am a Remington 597 Magnum fan. Don't want no FOP. Aluminum mags only.

[@gary30427]

I’ll stick with my old boat paddle 77/22mag, it’s bolt action but I can use the 15rd mags in it

[@robertsbushcraft]

I've considered one of those! I still may pick one up at some point. This one feels and functions better than my old Ruger 10/22 mag.

[@brianegeberg8497]

Yes X2! Love mine. One of my favorite guns..

[@jeremystyron9721]

First time viewing your channel, and I must say I would be on the phone with Bear Creek Arsenal letting them know the magazine is junk on their 22mag, and you're having major problems with light primer strikes and failure to eject. You need to send that one back . I would also let them know. All your viewers were not impressed, with their 22 mag . Maybe just maybe they will send you another one for review for round 2 review. God bless you and your family God-bless America 🇺🇸

[@robertsbushcraft]

@jeremystyron9721 to be fair, it is a factory Ruger mag. The issues I had were resolved by tightening the v-block screws. She's a fine running machine for me now. We'll be showing this one more in the days ahead!

[@REIronminer]

Pre Chairman Mobama box of $5 ammo

[@RivenRock300]

Another site did a review on the same companies 22 mag semi auto . It was a disaster.

[@azazelakira12]

How do you tight the springs on the magazine?

[@870wingmstr]

Go look for a video on mag cleaning/disassembly. They'll explain how to rewind the spring. If you want it tighter then experiment with more turns.

[@HOOSIERDADDY385]

Thank you for the video. I think I will stick with my Rossi Rio Bravo 22WMR.

[@robertsbushcraft]

That is a sweet looking lever action!

[@HOOSIERDADDY385]

@robertsbushcraft thanks they look ok. I have the 22lr as well.

[@REIronminer]

Can you put a muffler on it? Will it cycle?

[@robertsbushcraft]

We're going to test that out this weekend. We should have a video up on Sunday or Monday

[@REIronminer]

@@robertsbushcraft Great!

[@robertsbushcraft]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH-uhISLZaqin7s

[@rmichaelzachary8574]

How hard is it to produce a reliable, tube fed bolt action rimfire that works for less than $200?! From youth until today I have never encountered a 100% reliable semi-auto rimfire. But I have encountered plenty of bolt and slide action Marlin, Mossberg, Remington tube fed reliable rimfires. A 15 round .22 Magnum bolt action with a medium barrel and an adult stock with spacers rocks.

[@robertsbushcraft]

I think the less than $200 is the real kicker there.

[@rmichaelzachary8574]

@robertsbushcraft Why? Aluminum receiver. They've got .22 barrels, not hard to machine tube or bolt. But ok.

[@timothytrexler1896]

The barrels too short for that Magnum it's not burning all the powder needs a 20 to 22-in barrel in my opinion I saw a lot of Magnums and that's what I've always shot

[@robertsbushcraft]

I'd like to see an 18"-20" barrel on it. That's a large part of the beauty of this one, it will accept the Ruger barrels.

[@harrybaulz666]

Shoulda bought a rossi rs22mag

[@robertsbushcraft]

The Rossi looks good, but it doesn't have a threaded barrel. Once I tightened the v-block, this one ran like a champ!

[@hidesinlonggrass3229]

Break in period...?

[@robertsbushcraft]

You know...we're still wondering if the break-in period is still having a ride on this bus. I'd think not, we're over 500 rounds on it, but who knows.

[@shawncrittenden6216]

Well all 22mag SEMI vids I have seen throw the Winchester in the dumpster it be Crapola in semi's save it for your S&W 48. personally I love my CZ 512 (Get one you will not be sorry)

[@robertsbushcraft]

We were surprised how the Winchester performed. I'm going to smooth and polish the feed lips a little more.

[@timothytrexler1896]

It definitely needs a 18 or 20-in barrel at the least that Magnum has a lot of powder to burn up in the 16 in actually I'd like to 22-in barrel then I think it would really be accurate

[@TimCarter-x4p]

Where can I find one ?

[@robertsbushcraft]

@@TimCarter-x4p hopefully they'll be in stock soon!

[@BillRodgers2]

I own 7 bca rifles and yours is no different than all of mine they know how to build a good looking tool but lack the knowledge to make it preform reliably!!!!!! I’ll never spend another penny with them. And if anyone wants to buy their uppers give me a shout

[@vinmandich7756]

My first stop sign is any 22s,l,mag for under 500$

[@robertsbushcraft]

@vinmandich7756 that's what got my attention with this one. I can't wait to get this in a lead sled and dialed in!

[@1shotbarbeque881]

Gun out of box should be be thoroughly cleaned. Then oil ?

[@jeffwinburn1283]

Got one brand new in the box do you won't to buy it.Not cheap.

[@baddream8484]

Seeing the relationship with your son is so amazing . And bear creek almost every time you have to blue all the screws the qc is not the best

[@robertsbushcraft]

Hey thanks, BD! We are a blessed family! Everything we've received from BC has been good to go in the QC area, minus this one. I'm thrilled to know tightening the v-block cleared the light primer strike issues!

[@BillyDalrymple]

Ruger owners Manuel specifies that only Winchester ammunition to be used in the 22 magnum (10 , 22)😊

[@robertsbushcraft]

So far, the Winchester has been the underperformer for us kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5WyhX1nbq6Gbqc The best I've had so far is the Federal Game Shok 50gr., followed by the CCI Maxi MAG 40gr. We're going to test Aguila 40gr. next.

[@Townclownsunite]

The Ruger 10-22 magnum had a big flaw: The bolt was made out of Tungsten steel which is hard and heavy, but brittle, and their bolt face would chip off and break......... A shame that Ruger had a good gun only if Ruger would have tried to make improvements and correct the problems.

[@robertsbushcraft]

The one that I had didn't have chips/breaks, at least not that I could see. No matter what I tried to shoot through it, she just wasn't reliable at all. If it weren't for the barrel being loose (QC from factory and me missing it), I'm guessing this one would functioned near perfect.

[@rexhorning7228]

I want it in 357mag.

[@chucklewis4456]

Bet the mag was hanging it up and it wasn’t going into battery fully. Oh. No way. Had ruger American just like that,, loose screws 18 inch groups

[@robertsbushcraft]

It was a loose barrel. I tightened the v-block screws and that fixed the light primer strikes and ejection issues.

[@rogerhobbs7836]

You can get a Rossi 22wmr for less. Shoots darn good and accurate don't jam .

[@robertsbushcraft]

@rogerhobbs7836 the real drawback is the lack of Ruger part, barrel, and magazines compatibility.

[@sammaglitto8922]

My Ruger 22 mag did not like Winchester ammo

[@robertsbushcraft]

It's crazy how finicky these guns can be.

[@peterkolovos3079]

That's why they discontinued them. I had one too and sold it.

[@robertsbushcraft]

I've pined over the one I sold for years now. This one fits the bill for me. Once I tightened the barrel and smooth the mag lips, this one runs like a champ for me.

[@daverains72]

Wow! Won’t be purchasing one of those. Have Savage bolt gun in .22 mag, I’ll stick with that.

[@josequervo6098]

Look at the reviews on rimfirecentral on these guns, not good. Mine is full of issues and BCA keeps deleting my honest review of it. Several owners have sent these in for repairs and BCA sends them out without fixing them. Shame on you BCA! A little honesty goes a long way.

[@robertsbushcraft]

Are you having the same issues I had in the video? Check your v-block screws! A little polishing of the feed lips cured all my issues.

[@josequervo6098]

@robertsbushcraft mine feeds perfectly after giving the magazine spring one addition turn. My extractor cut is too far from the boltface. Aftermarket extractors VQ, KIDD, and Ruger are too short to reach the cartridge rim. Rifle is accurate but lots of stovepipes and fail to extract and eject.

[@jeffreygoodwin133]

This comment helps explain why the dealers here refuse to sell them or anything else from BCA..

[@markmoorhead1442]

How long has this been available? Seems like a candidate for Ruger to file a lawsuit against, like they did with the incredible AMT stainless steel 10/22 clone years back. What a sad day that was.

[@heathenprojects2639]

As a left handed shooter a semi auto 22 was was almost a no go tell savage came out with its 64f im not a fan of savage clips but it dont jam and it shoot awsome im currently putting it in a boyds stock with a tripod i adjusted the trigger and added a 4x16x50 hawke 22lr scope i bought a rossi rio bravo 22 mag few years ago it has a vortex 2x7x33 and is a tac driver out to 75 yards i do most my longer range varmint culling with my savage b17 17hmr in left hand

[@robertsbushcraft]

As a lefty, the only real issues I run into are with the AR pistols and bullpups.

[@heathenprojects2639]

@robertsbushcraft I built an Aero ar last year left handed shoots pretty good was not cheap

[@Kesssuli]

Im lefty shooter and have tippman elite m4-22. Not sure what that problem there is with lefty and semi-automatics. Ak,Ar, pump/semi-auto shotguns no problem least for me. Bullpups are execption there because obvious reasons but normal style long or short guns have never been an issue even with supressed.

[@jeffreygoodwin133]

Southpaw here as well and have zero problems shooting right hand guns, to be perfectly honest I bought 2 left hand Benelli M2 in 20 and 12 gauge and have been terribly disappointed in both with the 12ga going back to Benelli 2 or three times., I sent it in with a 28" barrel and it came back with a 26" barrel and it is terribly inaccurate shooting center of pattern like a foot low and a foot from center. I just want to get rid of both, they are horrible guns IMO...

[@heathenprojects2639]

@jeffreygoodwin133 my benelli left handed 12 works pretty good with that said I've got a collection of h&r I shot more than my other shotguns I've shot right handed guns my whole life life but past few years and the ability to buy left hand models I've been doing so it started with a Remington 700 left hand 25-06 and when from there

[@philliplopez8745]

Inspect your spent cases . If you are any good , they will tell you all that you need to know .