The first thing is to clean it well and then properly lube it. .22LR is a dirty shooting cartridge in a blowback operated action (like the 10/22), and too much oil in the action will mix with the powder residue and turn into a thick black sludge that will prevent the action from cycling fast enough to reliably strip and feed cartridges into the chamber. If there is one thing I learned about semi-auto rifles in the service, it is that too much lube is a bad thing. Try using Breakfree CLP on the bolt, and every other part, for that matter. I put just a couple drops on a clean patch and wipe down the entire bolt surface. The CLP will dry out some and leave a layer of dry lube (it has Teflon in it) that provides good lubrication and doesn' t attract dirt and grime. Breakfree CLP is the civilian marketed version of the Mil Spec. CLP that is issued and used exclusively by the U.S. military on the M16 series rifles in all but arctic conditions. If used in moderation it works wonders.

The second thing I' d do is make sure you are using quality HIGH VELOCITY .22LR ammo. My 10/22' s reliability would go to crap anytime I' ve ever used standard velocity rounds. Mine favors Winchester Super X High Velocity ammo the best, and my wife had been known to shoot an entire brick in an afternoon without too much trouble.

The last thing to check is the magazines. The magazine that came with my 10/22 eventually wore out and would cause misfeeds two or three times per magazine. I replaced it with two new Ruger 10rd magazines and the feed problems went away.

Otherwise, the 10/22 is a very good gun and will last for years. Mine has been through hell and back and still shoots like the day I took it out of the box. You should take a moment right now and pat yourself on the back and be darn thankful you bought a 10/22 instead of a Remington 597.

Mike