bumpfireing a 10/22

[4x4demon]

Sorry if already discussed, tried to search but it turned up nothing. I've got a Ruger 10/22 and I was trying to bumpfire it. I've seen a few videos on youtube with 10/22's and it seemed easy enough. I'm just not sure if it's possible after trying it with mine. I got two FTE's (which are the first two ever with this gun) and never once got a follow up shot. It's my conclusion that the .22 cartridge doesn't have enough kick to execute a bumpfire. Please tell me if I'm wrong and its just technique.

 

[herohog]

It is technique AND a good trigger group with a dependable gun.

 

[ThirdJeep97TJ]

My neighbor does it all the time.

 

[4x4demon]

I'm thinking the stock I put on there may be too heavy or the trigger pull might be too strong. I'm not sure

 

[Sin-ster]

You're half right-- the lack of recoil is playing a factor, but doesn't make it impossible. Although my knowledge is completely academic in this regard, I'd say anything in .22 caliber is going to be harder to bump fire for a beginner.

While I'm sure it's done to stock 10/22's all of the time, improving the trigger should make it a lot easier. The more you've got going for you mechanically, the easier it will be.

 

[#1bambam]

I have a crank handle that attaches to the triggergurd that bump fires it at 4 shots per revolution.

 

[Mr_Willson]

never figured out how to bumpfire a .22 other than rattling your finger in the trigger guard as fast as possible

 

[nickatnite]

Tape 2 pennies behind the trigger...

 

[4x4demon]

I've seen those cranks before. Do they work pretty good? I've got a buddy that coaches the shooting team for my parish and he said he could get me a trigger job on my gun done, just haven't gottent together on it yet.

Nick, what exactly is the idea with the two pennies? Can you explain a little more about that?

 

[JR1572]

Nick, what exactly is the idea with the two pennies? Can you explain a little more about that?

I'm interested to hear this also.

JR1572

 

[Mr_Willson]

2 pennies dont even look like theyre gonna fit behind the trigger

 

[Sin-ster]

2 pennies dont even look like theyre gonna fit behind the trigger

2 dimes? 1?

It just works like an overtravel stop; you can probably improvise.

 

[4x4demon]

Any pics of said penny trick, or atleast a better description of how and what it does?