How to clean the Rossi RS22 and Mossberg 702 Plinkster

[@travisp11]

At the 18:00 mark, don't forget to put the buffer back in before you re- attach the trigger pack to the upper receiver and bolt.

[@bobblueton]

what happens if you don't? just wondering. I've seen everyone bitch about the buffer. 1st time doing mine, figured after 500+ aguilas it was time. Glad i didnt get the rossi

[@travisp11]

@@bobblueton I haven’t tried it yet but it could cause the bolt to strike the rear if the receiver and cause excessive wear or damage.

[@bobblueton]

@@travisp11 i got it back together thank god, but i eneded up bending the spring bad , thought it was gonna stress fatigue straightening it back out. Idk why the receiver didn't wanna go back in, the charge handle kept slipping. Works better than it did dirty, butt fruck man that spring won't be able to take another mishap.

[@travisp11]

@@bobblueton Order a replacement spring and swap it out. Mine even gets slightly bent upon disassembly. Im not a big fan of cleaning this one.

[@bobblueton]

@@travisp11 good idea to have a spare, almost just makes me wanna throw it away if it does snap, what a pain in the arse

[@gregoryernst2556]

Sir, I am not a weapon expert. Every weapon I have has a purpose. I wanted a .22 cal rifle for varmints and chose this one. I did the basic cleaning of the barrel and firing area before I fired rounds to site it in. This was an excellent video to explain how to tear it down, clean and reassemble. This video made my life a lot easier. Thank you and well done.

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching and you made a great choice!

[@gregoryernst2556]

@@travisp11 I cannot believe how easy this video made my life. It was well made. It is a fun rifle. My bride even shot it

[@travisp11]

@@gregoryernst2556 Awesome!

[@gregoryernst2556]

@@travisp11 Sir, again I'm not a weapon expert. I have a Remington 870 modified and a Glock 21 for home defense. I can't carry at work so I have a Glock 27 on my ankle. A Ruger LCR or Timber 380 when I'm on my Harley. A weapon for my needs. But again, that was a great video

[@travisp11]

@@gregoryernst2556 Cool! Sounds like you are set!

[@bruce1400]

This was the most helpful video on disassembly, cleaning and reassembling the rifle.

[@travisp11]

Thank you for watching. I appreciate it.

[@FederalOverlord]

Just bought my rs22 today. Its my first gun i got just to teach me and my girlfriend gun safety and handling. Gonna try out cleaning it now. If this next month goes good we are going back to get some pistols for self defense and a bigger rifle. Loving shooting so far 😊

[@travisp11]

Right on! Welcome to the 2A community!

[@themainmanchannel]

Thanks Travis. Those things are full of that factory grease when they are new.

[@travisp11]

Yup! Reminds me of some of the other Taurus and Rossi firearms that I have purchased.

[@sks_8845]

One of the best cleaning tutorials I've found! Thanks!

[@travisp11]

Thank you!

[@barrywilliams991]

Really nice video! Cleared up why I encountered a couple of problems. It was a bit difficult to get the pins back in. I tried putting them in from either side and I hope I got it right because it took considerable tapping to flushed them out with the trigger pack frame. I eventually decided to put the pins in the way they would slip in the easiest all the way up to the little knurled or ribbed part on the pins. One way or another I don't think that it would do any damage to put them in the wrong way there's no way to line the little grooves up with any grooves that would have been there to begin with as far as I could do. I compliment you on the clarity and the time that you took to show everything well which was missing from other videos I watched. Definitely a pro effort! Thank you so much.

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching. Yeah, with the pins the ribbing is just there to provide resistance so just put them in however they go in easiest. With them sitting flush in the frame they won’t be coming out anyway. Thanks for watching!

[@scrider5493]

Have watched this front to back several times. Thanks for the class and lessons.

[@travisp11]

Glad to help! Be sure to check my pinned comment.

[@stevekatz4372]

Thank you for this great video! I just finished cleaning my RS22 for the first time and I had no problems at all following your instructions! Getting that bolt spring in without bending it was a bit tricky but I was able to do it maybe a slightly different way than you did but I took my time and was very careful and it worked for me! I had a extra spring which I purchased from Mcarbo, just in case I messed up but everything worked well and thanks again!

[@travisp11]

Glad to help!! Thanks for watching!

[@johnj.gazette921]

Best Video tutorial I have seen for this rifle. Well Done!

[@travisp11]

Thanks!

[@lvallejo88]

Thank you for uploading this video just cleaned my rossi and boy was it easy just by following you're steps. Thanks again brotha👍

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching!

[@danielballinger4135]

I thank you for the great video. I made a mistake and went old school and heavily lubed the slide....been jamming like crazy. I tore it apart and cleaned all the crap out...I hope this fixes my mistake I love this plinkster

[@travisp11]

Yeah, 22lr rifles are finnicky lil devils sometimes!

[@mikemason4792]

After watching this video, I'm sure glad I bought the Savage 64f. Shoots great and much easier to clean. You did do a great job on this video. Thank you.

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching and there are times where I wish I would have bought a Savage 64 anytime it’s time to clean the RS22.

[@jacobmoore3141]

Thanks that technique with inserting the bolt first helped so much the other videos i watched said u had to put them in together so i spent at least an hr trying to get until i came across this video and it took me 2 min definetly saving this for future reference

[@travisp11]

Right on!

[@douglasj2254]

Great video. Even if I lock the bolt back during reassembly, it seems like the dang thing requires lots of fumbling and nudging. I'd rather clean an M16 and an AK47 twice than clean this thing once!

[@travisp11]

I agree.

[@alanwylie8960]

@ Douglas J, that's what I love about the AR platform of rifles, they're very easy to tear down and clean and put back together, I can practically clean one in my sleep, but the Rossi is actually pretty easy to clean, just more time consuming.

[@repvegas4229]

Like the fact that you have a Rossi, wanted to buy one but already have a similar one.

[@kennethrisner8648]

OK here are my results. You are a good teacher. I had to pause the video and back up a few times but in the end it worked. But, one problem I had when trying to get the blunt end of the guide rod into the little hole. The bolt slammed shut on the middle finger of my left hand and it smarted lol. I only wish I had seen this video a few years back when trying to clean a friends mag tech 22 rifle which must have been an earlier version of the rossi. But all is well that ends well. Gotter back together cycled a few rounds and it works. Thanks again for the help

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching and this is my far in my top 5 least favorite firearms to disassemble and clean

[@kennethrisner8648]

@@travisp11 oh yeah the buffer. when the bolt slammed on my finger the buffer went flying. so I started over lol. I was used to working on a marlin mod 60 so this was somewhat similar. I paid a total of $150 counting tax for it at my local rural king. Last year the store had a sale on them for a mere $79

[@travisp11]

@@kennethrisner8648 yup! They were practically giving them away.

[@iam6345789]

Great video. Nice tip on getting the bolt in without bending the bolt spring. I did that the other day and am having a time ordering a spring. Will get 2 just in case. Thanks again!

[@travisp11]

Definitely get some spares! Thank you for watching!

[@iam6345789]

@@travisp11 I'm trying to find the torque spec for the action screws. Waiting for Rossi to get me that info

[@travisp11]

@@iam6345789 I’m not sure if I mention it in this video or not but I don’t believe it’s in the manual.

[@LycanPaw]

I bent the original recoil spring. I bent 1 of the 2 extras that I bought after. Then I saw this video, and managed to put it back together without having to buy a 3rd spring. Being from Canada, these things are more expensive and have to be outsourced from US... :(. So thanks for the little tip on putting that spring and guide rod back together.

[@travisp11]

I have found that if I fully compress it and drop it in, I no longer bend the springs. Glad to help and thank you for watching!

[@95ZR580]

Nice. My kid has about 900 rounds through ours, I'm thinking it might be due for a service. It still runs perfectly but I think we're going to tear it down clean and lube it up. Great video, i had no idea where to start.. My kid is going to think I'm a rs22 wizard now lol

[@travisp11]

That’s awesome! Just don’t forget to put the plastic buffer back in behind the recoil spring! It’s easy to lose! And, it does get easier to clean after the first run through.

[@tonyriley5970]

Thank you. Just got one today very informative and very well explained!!!!

[@travisp11]

Glad to help! Thanks for watching!

[@jay420five3]

Thank you. Finally, someone got it done.

[@travisp11]

Right on!

[@frozenninja4030]

My son and I really like our Plinkster, but sheesh. They sure didn't make this cheap little gun easy to take apart and clean, did they. Thanks for the vid, man. This is very much appreciated.

[@travisp11]

Glad to help! The first few times you take it apart it is a beast but it gets easier.

[@kennethseibert5711]

The owners manual says to clean it before you use it. Your video makes the owners manual understandable. Thank you. I was hopeing to shoot it before its first cleaning. Looks like a scope might make the process of cleaning harder.

[@travisp11]

A gun stand will definitely make it easier to clean but yeah, a scope will complicate things

[@travisp11]

A gun stand will definitely make it easier to clean but yeah, a scope will complicate things

[@Kcrunchymunch]

Awesome, thanks enjoyed the step by step and just finished cleaning my Rossi.

[@travisp11]

Glad to help! It gets easier to clean after the first run through.

[@wcmacster]

Great video. I’m about to do this in the next day or so. Thanks for this!

[@travisp11]

Glad to help!

[@jkbugout]

Good video. Recoil spring insertion is tricky

[@travisp11]

That is my least favorite part of the cleaning.

[@85Sirex]

That bolt and recoil spring w/rod looks like the one in my Marlin 60. It is a PIA to get back in sometimes and yes, I have kinked and had to replace the spring after cleaning. I generally don't clean with oil in my rimfires. My CLP for my Marlin and 15-22s is Hornady One Shot which cleans, protects, and leave a slick dry lube. Doesn't get all gunky like oil. Just my preferred method.😊😊

[@travisp11]

@@85Sirex I may need to try that. Thanks for watching!

[@yarddog6082]

Excellent video !! No life story of you 👍 Just video of job Excellent video

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching!

[@universaljoint]

Picked this up on a whim when going for a slightly more expensive 22... This was only $200 (CDN) compared to the rest that were a lot more expensive. I kind of went into the purchase blind. I don't like doing that. So when I watched the first video on cleaning it, I almost decided to take it back. Then I watched your video, and it eased my apprehensions. This is really not THAT bad if a person is methodical and precise. It's not as simple as others, and I think that's why it seems so much worse at first glance. Either way, hopefully there are no issues. I'll be cleaning out the mfg oils soon. We'll see what happens :P

[@travisp11]

After the first few cleanings it’s not too bad, just not a favorite to clean.

[@universaljoint]

@@travisp11 Your instructions were very good. I cleaned mine while you talked through it. The only thing that I found was easier for me when dropping in the bolt and spring, was to angle the bolt in towards the barrel first, then compress the spring as I dropped it down towards the back. I think that's the most irritating part of the whole cleaning. Thanks for the instructions! This was very handy.

[@Winchester73-b1d]

The pins are splined on one end, you should take them out from left to right, and install from right side to left

[@oscarortiz860]

Good job cleaning the little rifle 🙂

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching!

[@c4sper4]

Just bought one today and man it was a tack driver right out of the box.

[@travisp11]

They run pretty good! Mine likes Federal and CCI ammo.

[@zapp1965]

Thank you great video. I have to take mine all apart. I was out shooting it and started having an issue with ejection. My empty cartridge would not eject out and would stay in as my bolt was trying to get in place. My bolt finally jammed back and will not come forward. I tried a lil force but will not budge. I've ran around 250 rounds thru it. It was working flawlessly til the last 40 rounds is when it started doing it. Wonder what happened?

[@travisp11]

Bad ammo? May be a dirty ejector.

[@zapp1965]

That's what it was, it was dirty. Cleaned it all up and working great. I was very hesitant to take it apart but watched your video and you explained everything so clearly that even I was able to do .....thanks!

[@travisp11]

@@zapp1965 I’m glad to help! When you take that bolt apart really scrub that extractor and ejector as they get coated in spent powder and build up deposits of brass quickly.

[@will_of_europa]

You doing this without gloves makes me anxious. Your skin absorbs what you touch.

[@travisp11]

I normally wear gloves and started that practice shortly after filming this video. I also wipe my hands off with lead wipes and wash with cold water and soap.

[@andypacmanperez]

I never use gloves but I guess that's a good callout moving forward

[@cwillybiker]

You commented on the phillips head screws. Is it possible to get some Allen or hex head screws to replace these? Assuming they are a standard size, of course.

[@travisp11]

I would think so. Definitley keep an eye on the thread pattern/size and you should be in good shape.

[@papalilburn]

Excellent video! Thank you!

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching!

[@fatjeezussouthtexasoutdoor5244]

If I give it a good wipe down a quick bore cleaning and chamber wiping after each use (50-100rds) how often should I do a complete takedown and clean?? Great video btw!!!

[@travisp11]

That is a good question. May depend on the ammo and how much gunk is still left in it from the last wipedown. I’d say shoot it till it starts to have ejection or feeding issues. Then at that point you know for sure. Just be sure if you are taking it out for anything more than just plinking you give it a full cleaning.

[@razorrook218]

For field cleaning, can you just run a boresnake throught it? I have one but not sure best way to do this since the action does not lock and stay open. Suggestions on how to quick clean barrel only with out full pin take downs?

[@travisp11]

Yup, a bore snake will work just fine.

[@batwing-plays]

This is a nice tutorial. Pity I haven't watched it before attempting to clean my 7022 (AFAIK it is just RS22 but with piccatiny rail mounted on top) for the first time - it woul have saved my some nerves :D

[@travisp11]

Yeah, this one took a little while to clean the first time. The Ruger 10/22 isn’t much easier the first time.

[@bluesbondsman]

The magazine and the feed ramp area get really crusty on these rifles. Magazines are Way more costly than they should be for such a simple mag !

[@travisp11]

This is one of the few times you will here me say this but get the Pro Mag magazines for this. They are cheaper and just as good. I agree with you on the price

[@MidwestPicker]

wow, great video!

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching!

[@kradikt666]

Sometimes I cheat snd use compressed air. Put way to many mixed rounds through mine now need to clean so thanks😊

[@travisp11]

Not a bad idea! Especially good for blowing out bits of brass.

[@espd10789]

Looks quite similar to the Marlin semi auto such as the model 70.

[@travisp11]

I’m sure Rossi borrowed a few design cues from other companies. Kinda reminds me of the Ruger 10/22

[@hythazwazs3842]

nice job man 👍however will be beautiful tutorial if you have more light

[@travisp11]

Sorry about that.

[@Smad728]

Great tutorial for first time owner. Although I’m having an extraction issue every so rounds. Maybe my ammo?

[@travisp11]

Yeah, I only run CCI mini mags or Federal Automatch. I find that a slightly hotter round has a tendency to have a more reliable ejection and feed. Clean it and try some CCIs when you get a chance.

[@Smad728]

@@travisp11 thanks very much for the response. Exactly.. “when I get the chance” haha if I ever see the ammo in stock!

[@travisp11]

@@Smad728 if you have a local Scheels nearby, check there. Ours is loaded with 22lr. CCI Mini Mags sell out fast but they get them in stock about once a month

[@Smad728]

@@travisp11 on the east coast, our sporting goods stores don’t sell ammo 😂 but I’ll come across it soon enough online or my local shop may get them in

[@travisp11]

@@Smad728 Right on! Man, let them know they are missing out on not selling ammo!

[@playthewater]

Great vid. Thanks!

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching!

[@kennethrisner8648]

I just bought one of these home about an hour ago and even it scares the shiat outta me I'm about to try this. wish me luck lol

[@travisp11]

Looks like in the end you did it without too much blood, sweat and tears! Fun gun to shoot, not so fun to clean.

[@scottcharney1091]

I just tried to do this, and I could only get one of the pins out. Then again, it was late at night, so I didn't want to bang too hard. I've gotten them out before, but it's really difficult to do (I think that re-inserting them is easier, but I can't remember). I need to get the hang of cleaning this thing, because between that and trying to find the right ammo, I want it to stop jamming.

[@travisp11]

Getting that assembly oil out of it is pretty important and so is ammo selection. If you can, try to break it in with CCI mini mags. Between that and getting it clean, mine has had no issues. Also, don’t forget to use a punch set on those pins. They are not easy to remove the first time but after the first cleaning, they get a little easier to remove. Thanks for watching and I have to admit, I even think this rifle is a pain to clean and I’ve cleaned a ton of guns up to this point.

[@scottcharney1091]

@@travisp11 I got it used, so the oil and "breaking in" aren't the problems. I guess that I have to find a punch set. As I wrote, I've been able to knock them out before, but it didn't work this time. I'll try again in the near future, ideally.

[@travisp11]

@@scottcharney1091 Try the punch set from harbor freight. Its also good to have a roll pin and starter pin punch set. Ive had my HF punches for years and they work fine. They are cheap and hold up well.

[@scottcharney1091]

@@travisp11 I got to the part where I was trying to put the bolt back in, and when I let go of the spring (intentionally or not, I don't know) it went boioioioioinggg, shooting the guide rod off somewhere in my room. I can't find the rod. This is ridiculous.

[@travisp11]

@@scottcharney1091 the first time I took it apart, cleaned it, and put it back together took longer than just about any other firearm that I have ever cleaned.

[@alanwylie8960]

The Rossi RS22W2111 basically comes apart like the old Marlin 60 series 22LR, with the exception, Marlin uses screws in place of the two pins that Rossi uses, piece of cake, nothing to it, thanks for the video.

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching!

[@jacobmoore3141]

Also i kinked up the guide spring any tips on straightening it P.S i have a replacement on order

[@travisp11]

That may be tough because they are wound with machines. I’d say keep it as a spare.

[@hele7070]

Thank you for all the info…

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching!

[@stonerman15]

Should I get one of these? I like Rossi and plinking.

[@travisp11]

Joy to shoot, pain to clean but a tack driver at the range.

[@pierce873]

I just got the rifle and shot it and it had a terrible jamming issue could cleaning it help fix it?

[@travisp11]

Yup

[@tcorrellii]

Thank you for the video!

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching!

[@therajuncajun6487]

Very nice video! Where can we get the two black, gun holders/stans like you have and about how much do they cost?

[@travisp11]

Amazon.com Look up MTM site and clean

[@therajuncajun6487]

@@travisp11 Thank you!

[@travisp11]

@@therajuncajun6487 Not sure about price because mine also included the range box that the stand can be stored in.

[@therajuncajun6487]

@@travisp11 Thank you! I see them for under $40.00

[@travisp11]

@@therajuncajun6487 cool!

[@artkownslar9535]

Excellent video Tks.

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching!

[@charlesanderson32]

Where can i buy extra mags for my Rossi 22 MAG RS?

[@travisp11]

Gun Mag Warehouse, eBay, possibly Scheels.

[@robertsherman8269]

thank you

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching!

[@useless844]

nice video i just got a rs22 today now i know how to clean it what size of punches are you useing for the pins ?

[@travisp11]

I bought a multi size punch set from Harbor Freight. That may have been a 1/4" punch that I used.

[@useless844]

​@@travisp11 thank you

[@travisp11]

@@useless844 you are welcome!

[@useless844]

@@travisp11 still waitng for my ffl work to come back stupid laws. got bord and downloaded the pdf it says be for even shoting it to take all of the Cosmoline off the gun our it gum up much sooner

[@Duck_Boi556]

Do you know if it would be the same process for a Rossi RS22 WMR?

[@travisp11]

I would think it would be similar

[@rogerclaflin5050]

Do you mention the size of punches you used?

[@travisp11]

I don’t believe so. Try a quarter inch. On my set of cheap punches the size isn’t stamped on each punch so I just find the one that fits.

[@In_con_ceivable]

Well done

[@travisp11]

Thank you for watching.

[@In_con_ceivable]

@@travisp11 just cleaned mine…was worried about the spring going back in 😂

[@travisp11]

I recently cleaned mine again and after a few runs at it, it gets easier.@@In_con_ceivable

[@jeffjohnson2184]

Hey Travis, We love watching your cleaning videos I would like to see one on a Rossi RS22M. Thanks

[@travisp11]

I’m curious if it isn’t the same. I may look into one

[@kennethseibert5711]

Nice review

[@travisp11]

Thanks!

[@7thsignthenorthcoast146]

Would this be the same for the Rossi 22 mag ?

[@travisp11]

I would imagine that it wouldnt be much different.

[@kennethrisner8648]

anyone who has cleaned a marlin model 60 or 795 should have no problem with this. the parts look exactly the same

[@who346]

Pretty good. Thank yoy

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching!

[@MehoffMoto]

the pins have not came out at all for my rs22

[@travisp11]

Did you tap them with a punch tool like I did?

[@MehoffMoto]

aint even got a punch tool just used a rod that fit@@travisp11

[@dvvalant]

Had pretty much decided to buy one of these but after watching what is involved in cleaning them I may pass. I'm not a gunsmith! (But your video was good)

[@travisp11]

It’s a pain so I don’t take it out that often. Thanks for watching!

[@dvvalant]

@@travisp11 I decided to take a chance. Bought one today. $119. Couldn't pass it up.

[@jamesjohnson8661]

Buy yourself some q tips from the gun shop. The pointy ones with the long wood stick. Money well spent. Also, to see you go through all this and not polish the feed ramp while accessible killed me!

[@travisp11]

I did shorty after filming this video. They work well! I don’t usually do any gunsmithing in my cleaning videos.

[@bgro555]

If a phillips head screwdriver starts to skip-stop- its tight enuff!

[@travisp11]

True

[@ingezen9785]

you just forgot to put the buffer back...

[@travisp11]

That's a good point. I will make a note as a pinned comment.

[@GunsNBBQ]

🤠🤝

[@mgabriel2636]

If you are here for the screwdriver, and don't want to wait around all day, you can skip ahead to 0:26 ...

[@travisp11]

Im tellin ya, Ikea makes a fantastic tool kit!

[@barrywilliams991]

26 seconds is waiting around all day?

[@travisp11]

@@barrywilliams991 I’ve had people screaming at me before because I take a minute or two to talk about the supplies I use.

[@watkinsjames82]

Thanks for cutting a part out lol. Wtf.

[@travisp11]

Check my pinned comment. I didn’t realize I forgot to put the buffer back in until after I finished and published this video. It’s rare I make a mistake in my cleaning videos so apologies for that.

[@jollyroger9998]

That screwdriver is highly suspect

[@travisp11]

It’s from IKEA…Ergonomic Swedish design!