Thread: .22 is misfiring - empty shells are stuck in gun and crushed - any ideas?

Marty Henry's post gets my vote.

The new subs aren't providing enough grunt to push the bolt back. Try a packet of a super sonic round and see if it still does it.

Also a full strip and clean.

Originally Posted by Marty Henry

Either that or its not recoiling far enough to eject and the empty is being reloaded at a angle as the bolt trys to go back into battery. Happens in my 10/22 running subs if its not cleaned every 200 rounds.

That is what it looks like from the photo.

Originally Posted by Beaker

Marty Henry's post gets my vote.

The new subs aren't providing enough grunt to push the bolt back. Try a packet of a super sonic round and see if it still does it.

Also a full strip and clean.

He uses this ammo 90% of the time and never had any problems with it. But will try super sonic - fingers crossed!

If it's Winchester subs then try CCI subs, Winchester seem to be a bit hit and miss in mine.

With the Marlin semiautos stick to CCI for best cycling, keep the action clean, and run them almost dry of oil - just one drop on bolt. Here's some tips on maintenance:

Marlin semiauto .22 setup, servicing and parts

Originally Posted by mudgripz

With the Marlin semiautos stick to CCI for best cycling, keep the action clean, and run them almost dry of oil - just one drop on bolt. Here's some tips on maintenance:

Marlin semiauto .22 setup, servicing and parts

Yep, this is the advise I have always followed with mine. My Marlin has operated perfectly with CCI subs from day one and have I never run anything else seriously thru it. CCI is the most accurate (like stunning) ammo in mine. Never bothered with HV and never had cycling issues with CCI Subs or SV.

Looks like its trying to rechamber the fired round

Originally Posted by sapphire

He's currently using Sub-Sonic - 22 LR HP - 1050 FPS - 40 grain

And before that he used Stinger - 22 LR - 1640 FPS - 32 grain

Has he tried the Stinger again?
Also does the bolt latch in the open/back position after the last round in the mag is fired?

Originally Posted by zimmer

Has he tried the Stinger again?
Also does the bolt latch in the open/back position after the last round in the mag is fired?

He's dropped it off to the gunsmith so I'll guess we'll find out what the issue was. Will share on here once I know.

For now he's gone and bought a new gun lol males...

Originally Posted by Marty Henry

Either that or its not recoiling far enough to eject and the empty is being reloaded at a angle as the bolt trys to go back into battery. Happens in my 10/22 running subs if its not cleaned every 200 rounds.

Had same issue with my 10/22....

Originally Posted by sapphire

For now he's gone and bought a new gun lol males...

Perfect solution!!

@223nut might need to see to it with your first aid kit

Originally Posted by hamsav

Um , did the conversation go something like " well dear , this doesn't seem safe . In the interests of my continuing good health I think its best if I get a new safer gun" ?
works for motorbikes , cars and boats too.

No!

Should I get a new firearm today? Does today end in a 'y'? If the answer to either quesfion is 'yes' then the answer to both is 'yes'.