50-round drum and stock for Ruger 10/22

[9mm+]

I know a lot of you are old hat with the Ruger 10/22, but I am new to it so I wanted to ask for advice on some important accessories, namely drum magazines and good stocks with adjustable/collapsible butts. It appears that the 10/22 has a good news/bad news aura about it. Good news is that it has a great range of after-market accessories. Bad news is that is has an overwhelming number of after-market accessories, thus making choices difficult.

I wouldn't mind a 25-round mag, but I would prefer a 50-round drum. Considering the lighter weight of 22LR rounds and my general laziness in reloading, the drum would be my priority. If there are no drums that perform well, then several metal lip 25-round mags would be my next choice.

Any advice on quality manufacturers for drums/mags and stocks would be greatly appreciated...thanks!

 

[Maverick223]

NO, NO, NO...DO NOT GET A 50 RND DRUM FOR THE 10/22! It is atrocious, mine would not work in my new stock without jamming pretty frequently. It had to be centered in the stock just right and the synthetic replacement stock had too much play for it to feed right. Even if this isn't an issue, it is the hardest magazine that I have EVER tried to load. I tried it about twice and gave up on it...then promptly sold it at a loss. As far as other magazines, I would stay with steel-liped versions, but some plastic lips aren't too bad...none are remotely as bad as the 50rnd. drum mag. Steel lips are my choice in magazines for the 10/22.

What do you intend to use the rifle for? Hunting, target, plinking? For hunting, plinking, and backpacking a Butler Creek folder is hard to beat, but more comfortable and stable stocks are available for hunting and are certainly needed for target use. For target use I like the adjustable version Fajen stock.

 

[CB900F]

9mm+;

My experience, over several decades of varmint shooting with a 10/22 is this; save yourself money & frustration, just buy several of the stock Ruger mags. They're easy to stuff in pockets & about as reliable as a bucket of rocks. So when did you ever see a bucket of rocks fail to be a bucket of rocks? Load 'em up at home & go do whatever yer gonna do. Swap 'em out as needed, it's the only way to go.

As for stocks, I'd suggest the Hogue, but if you want adjustable/collapsible, you're on your own.

900F

 

[9mm+]

Ah, thanks, Maverick! I wasn't aware that the 50-round drums were such a bear. The online reviews were reasonably good, but I don't trust the write-ups too much to begin with. Sounds like a few 25-round mags would be the way to go. I always prefer metal lips wherever possible (haven't had much luck with plastic ones on other firearms).

I plan to use the 10/22 for backpacking/plinking and some varmint hunting, so transportation and weight would be important.

 

[9mm+]

Thanks, 900F...I guess I could load up a half-dozen or so of the 10-round mags and just swap them out as needed. I do want a small footprint for carrying and transportation, so a collapsible stock would be important.

Great input and much appreciated...thanks!

 

[Maverick223]

NP, 9mm+, I think the 25rnd steel lips and a butler creek folder will serve you well...it works well for me. Another little tidbit: add a wrapping of paracord (in whatever color you choose) to the stock to make the cheek weld a little bit more comfortable and if you should ever need about 40ft of strong cord (for climbing, fishing when separated, or tying something) you have it with you without having to carry it separately.

 

[jbsmwd]

plus the paracord/550 cord will keep face off the cold metal/plastic of the butler creek folding stocks when it's cold out.

 

[desidog]

The only mags i use besides factory 10rds are the Tactical Inc. 25 rd polymers - they are hands down the best. All other kinds of 10/22 aftermarket highcaps have issues.

 

[SpotlightRanger]

Anyone who wants to get rid of their jamming 10/22 magazines please send them my way. I will pay shipping and throw in $2 a mag. I accept all kinds unless the lips are cracked.

Strangely enough I find that a drop or two of oil in the right spot makes 90% of them function flawlessly.