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I tried posting this over in the rimfire area, ended up with zero posts, so I'll try it here.
I'm looking at a Ruger 96/22 22mag in the local gun shop, and when you push in the mag release, the lever opens up a little. Is it supposed to do that?
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My 96/22m and 96/17 do that. I don't know if it matters?
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Thanks for the info. I just found a manual for it, and that�s how it works. Kind of weird, but I'll buy it anyway  .
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Yep,
My 96/22 mag. dose the same thing. Dosen't bother me, and it's a great "shooter"
Am thinking it should make a great Jackrabbit gun!
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just an fyi, but my 96/22 is the most accurate .22 i have ever fired. i re-worked that nasty looking club of a stock into something looking like the savage 99, stained it in a light oak color and removed the barrel band. i can shoot at the previous bullet hole at 25 yards and usually hit it. Could not be happier with a $175 investment. my wife has now claimed it and i may not see it again lol...
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Is the 96/22 in current production?
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I think they are still produced in 22Mag and 17HMR but not in Long Rifle. At least in 2008, I haven't seen a 2009 catalog yet.
I would encourage you to get it. I have 10 rimfire rifles and the 96/22 is great fun and with the "club of a stock" as Matt put it you can bang her around a little with no worries.
Hey Matt, how about posting some picks of your stock? I think that "club" has kept these from becoming more popular and wish someone made after market stocks for them.
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my 96/22m does the same thing. It was kind of annoying at first, but now i am used to of it.
I really like that little rifle, its my truck ranch rifle.
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