SBR'ing a Ruger 10/22

So, I was on my way out to the range to meet a friend for some shooting yesterday, and I was looking over my small collection of guns deciding what to take.

I realized that I have an old 10/22 that I hardly ever shoot, partly because well, it's sorta boring. I got to thinking what I could do to "liven it up" a little bit, and the thought crossed my mind - What about turning it into a suppressed SBR?

Now, I have little experience with suppressors, so I'd obviously be handling that as a seperate research mission, but I come here to ask you fine folks - if you had a "spare" 10/22 laying around, and wanted to make something really unique and fun out of it, how would you go about it?

Now keep in mind, this is a SBR build. I'm well aware of all the more "target rifle" type mods I could do to it, but this isn't what I'm looking for right now. I'll probably go the target route in the future, but for now, let's stick to the stated criteria.

I'll start - While I don't have a whole lot of ideas as to what to change, I do like the idea of a folding stock of some type, as well as a quick-detach mount for the future suppressor purchase, rather than the standard threaded barrel. As for internals, I'd be fine with upgrading them, but I'm open to suggestions there was well.

So there ya go! What'dya say folks? What're my options?

KC - Can't say that it'll get done anytime soon, but I hate to see a good rifle just sit there, ya know?

And besides, all my guns are so...ordinary. Just once, I want to be the guy at the range with the cool toy.

Tim - Yeah, I know about rimfirecentral. I'll be posting there as well shortly, but I spend most of my time here, so I thought I'd see what my fellow high-roaders had to say first.

I've seen the Charger too, and personally, I'm not that enthusiastic about it. Dunno why, but it just doesn't do much for me. Would be fun to mod, though.

DrGong - Indeed - PTK is one my my heroes. Every time he posts news or video of one of his new projects, I get the voice of Jack Nicholson as The Joker in my head - "where does he get such wonderful toys....

I think I've seen the video you posted, but I'll have another look. Thanks!

Conqueror - I've heard of pocket rifles, and I can definitely see the attraction - I'm just trying to find advice on how to go about it, and see what others might have to say about things to stay away from, etc.

Well, each stamp is $200. Wasn't sure if the $400 you mentioned was counting both - just wanted clear that up.

Other than that, as far as I know it's just buying the suppressor, and either buying a new barrel and having it threaded/ or sending the current barrel off to be shortened and threaded. That, and removing/swapping out the stock for a folding one, of that's what you want to do.

Pretty straightforward, it seems. Looks like the hardest part is coming up with the money for the stamps/suppressor, and the cost of having someone work on the barrel.

I believe it. With the price of ammo going nuts, and the fact that .22 is pretty easy to suppress, I don't see why more people aren't getting into it.

Personally, a lot of why I'm even thinking about this is the fact that I just can't justify buying much in the way of new guns right now. I'm a college student (with associated tiny budget for non-essential items) who is also saving for a house, as well as building the funds to open his own business. As such, the answer to my gun jones is to start tweaking and modifying the guns I already have, and learning to use them to their full potential. Saves money, and builds skill. what's not to love? Granted, the ideas I have for my 10/22 are going to be spendy, but that's why I'm planning to do it in stages.

Conqueror - I hear ya. The thing is, I have a wonderful immunity to that sort of thing. It's called "being a poor college student with lots of bills."

Shooting is a big luxury thing for me. I don't get to shoot nearly as much as I'd like - partly due to laziness, but a lot of it is simply finance-related. Thus, I'd think (hope) that the stamp collecting would be kept to a minimum.

Interesting. Thanks for the link, I'm gonna go spend awhile on their site. Haven't checked 'em out in a long time.

Well, it's the stamp + the cost of the suppressor itself, but as cans go, .22's are pretty plentiful and usually fairly cheap.

Haha, I've wanted to go varmint hunting forever - I imagine using a suppressor would make it even more fun.