Ruger 10/22 Mag Block by Beadsworth

Last crawled date: 2 years, 11 months ago

This is a device for the Ruger 10/22 rifle that keeps the bolt locked back during storage.
This is not a chamber flag. It does not have the ability to detect if a round is in the chamber. I AM MAKING ABSOLUTELY NO SAFETY GUARANTEE FOR THIS DEVICE.
Please ALWAYS follow the 4 universal rules of firearm safety:
1. ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FIREARM POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
2. TREAT ALL FIREARMS AS IF THEY WERE LOADED.
3. KEEP YOUR TRIGGER FINGER OUTSIDE THE GUARD AND OFF OF THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO FIRE.
4. BE CERTAIN OF YOUR TARGET, YOUR LINE OF FIRE, AND WHAT LIES BEYOND YOUR TARGET.
This device locks snuggly into the magazine well of the Ruger 10/22. When inserted, the bolt is prevented from moving forward. There is also a recess in the front of the device to prevent contact with a live round -- in the case where someone forgets to remove a live round from the chamber, the forward recess should hopefully prevent any crimping of the rim and prevent detonation of the round. NEVERTHELESS, PLEASE ENSURE THERE IS NOT A ROUND IN THE CHAMBER WHEN INSERTING THIS DEVICE.
I made this device as an additional failsafe to prevent accidental discharge during storage. Since the bolt is not able to move forward when the device is installed, I feel more confident that the rifle is completely safe. Installing the device before storage also helps me to develop good clearing habits -- since I always install the device before storing the rifle, I am also always reminded to clear/check the chamber before storage. This device helps me strengthen my own personal safety habits.
If you have any constructive comments or suggestions, please let me know. I have designed this device to fit my standard 10/22 rifle, so the dimensions may need some tweaking before the device fits in other rifles. I am not sure if this will fit the Ruger 10/22 Takedown models.