Be sure the barrel is fully inserted so that the shoulder is against the receiver.

 

The barrel is/was seated correctly, all the way against the collar with V block properly. Don't think that is the cause.

 

The Power Custom guide rod appears to be the problem in my opinion. The bolt isn't seating flush up against the barrel. I put the factory guide rod and handle back in and the bolt fits snug against the barrel. I hope this is the solution. Any feedback or advice is welcome.

 

did you remove the cross pin on the guide rod?

 

Keep us updated.

 

Update: I replaced the Power Custom guide rod and handle with the original factory Ruger parts. Works like a charm now. Only ran into one problem. I maxed out the elevation on my 3-9x40mm scope and still low at 25 yards. I went and bought some extra high rings and now I've got it on at 25 and 50 yards. Not impressed with Power Custom right now. Don't know what their tolerances are on their parts but they missed the mark on the handle/guide rod. Other than that shoots great for a new barrel. I suppose some break in time is recommended on the barrel.

 

It's not unusual to install shims under the front or rear scope base to aquire correct zero.

 

I dont have one myself but have been looking in to getting one and while reading the reviews on midway usa came across people whose bolts did not work until the cross pin was removed. Here is one that was posted on the page below.
Competition Extended Bolt Handle Recoil Spring Assembly Ruger 10/22 SS


I found this to be a solidly built item, with one puzzling design feature- the spring is not crimped onto the guide rod (like the factory Ruger item). This results in a bit of awkwardness when installing or removing the handle from the receiver. For some reason, Power Custom ships the item with a pin through the rod to keep the spring in place. My initial impulse was to install the unit with this pin installed, but that did not allow the bolt to move fully forward (I suspect some of the negative reviews were a result of this pin). Once the pin was out, the bolt cycled fine and the rifle functioned without issues. I agree that the finish is too dull and that the handle needs to be polished.

Let me know if that works for you.

 

WOW. Those were my thoughts almost exactly. Maybe I should take the pin out and retry. I hate not to use the new handle. The finish is dull on mine but I can live with that. Thanks for the heads up. This does help. Kudos.

 

I installed a Power Custom Bolt Handle and Spring. Without reading the accompanying information, I could see that the pin retaining the spring on the rod would not allow the bolt to operate properly. I took the pin out, tried the rifle, and it cycled properly for as long as I fired- two 50 round boxes of CCI Blazer ammo.

I later read the instructions, ..."During this process, most likely the retainer pin has fallen out of the end of the Spring Guide. Remove and discard it. (If the retainer pin is needed at a later time, the straightened end of a paper clip works fine)."

Try it. Also, I like the bolt handle.

 

Thanks somawas! Good info. I may head out to the garage right now for some gunsmithing!

 

Hello my friend,

While researching information for my particular model 10/22, I came across a real informative publication on the Gun Digest Website regarding 10/22 barrel customization. I saved the link and I'm happy to share it with you. I'm pretty certain you will find it very useful and informative. Please cut and paste the link below:

Barrels for the Ruger 10/22 | Gun Digest - The World's Foremost Gun Information Authority

Good luck, hope the information helps

 

Hello my friend,

While researching information for my particular model 10/22, I came across a real informative publication on the Gun Digest Website regarding 10/22 barrel customization. I saved the link and I'm happy to share it with you. I'm pretty certain you will find it very useful and informative. Please cut and paste the link below:

Barrels for the Ruger 10/22 | Gun Digest - The World's Foremost Gun Information Authority

Good luck, hope the information helps