Anyone drill their 10/22 receiver to accomodate a cleaning rod? Positive / Negative

I hate cleaning them from the muzzle and I absolutely will not use a bore snake.

I think Brownells has a jig for doing just that.

I've seen a couple of jigs for doing so, just not sure it is a good thing. Concerned about blowback as I shoot suppressed from time to time.

I cannot see the point of doing it, it requires removing the rifle from the stock and the bolt from the rifle.

I don't understand your aversion to using a boresnake, I have used one on 10/22's for years and do not see any detrimental effects from it.

drover

I did it to my first one. I also bead blasted the action and put a new barrel and stock. I use a soft buffer pin and wish I had not drilled it. I worry it may crack one day. I bet I only have shot it maybe 10,000 rounds.

I had it done to both of mine. Both have tight chambers and I wanted to be able to brush them out if needed.

Who ever cleans the bore on a 10-22?

I asked my gunsmith if he had a jig for this purpose and all he said was "Hell no. I've got a milling machine and I know how to measure"

I guess it was a stupid question anyway

I agree. I use an otis though..

CPC will do it for free if you send them your 10/22 to be tuned.

I use a bristled pipe cleaner to swab out the chamber of my CSC, which definitely needs it from time to time. Drip a bit of the CLP of your choice on it, bend it a bit, and wipey wipey.

I drill a hole in all of mine, no jig is needed..............

Not just for cleaning, lets you boresight too!

I also alter the bolt lock so all you need to do is pull the bolt back and release.....

This for my not bolt action rimfires. I have also used a bent a bore brush as suggested by a forum member.

Switching to a 11/22 receiver avoids removing the stock if your stock is lower than the rod hole. Buying a 10/22 takedown avoids any action stripping, just twist off and shove a rod through.

I did mine, but I have a couple of lathes and a mill so it was no big deal.

I did one two days ago, with a cleaning rod, a pair of calipers, and a hand drill............ I think that was number 5... also modified the bolt lock while I had the trigger group out..

For those who have done this, is there any concern about blowback through the new receiver window?

I haven't found it to be a problem or even noticeable that there is an extra hole.....

I have like 7 different 10/22 all have been drilled. No issues what so ever. I anal about cleaning so complete dismantal isn't and issue for me.

I don't get how there could be any "blowback" through a quarter inch hole that would be blocked by a recoiling bolt on the inside and whatever kind of stock material on the outside.

Please explain

In order for blow back to happen, it would have to get past the bolt, thru the hole, and then up between the stock and the receiver. The hole is below the stock line and can not be seen when the gun is assembled.
To be honest, I did it just because I could and didn't cost me anything. If I really need to scrub the barrel out good, it would be just about as easy to remove the barrel, put it in a padded vise and use a guide to clean it.

I'm shooting suppressed...

That's also why I am interested in making cleaning easier...

Most of mine are shot suppressed, not an issue....

Did it about 24 years ago. Not difficult, no problems and a good path for proper cleaning.

Thanks!

Ruger does it at the factory on the Custom Shop Competition rifle. If there was any hazard I doubt it would be done from their factory.

No way in the world would I drill one. I have several non Ruger receivers that came with holes. Never used them to clean not once.

I drill a cleaning rod hole in mine. Just eyeball it. They work great.

On Rimfirecentral they have a loaner jig for the cost of shipping...Tom

3/4" from the top and center from side to side simple