Customizing a 10/22 and need some input

[byf43]

I gave my youngest son a Ruger 10/22. (For the record, the rifle lives in my gunsafe until we go to the range. We just say it's his.)

Moving on. . .

I bought a 10/22 for me to shoot.
I want to customize this one with a different stock (I like the Fajen thumbhole [coffee laminated] stock) but, need other options.

What stock(s) and barrel(s), triggers, etc., do you recommend??? (And why.)

If you have pics, please post.


Thanks,

Keith

 

[adobewalls]

It all depends on what you want. Usually you start with one mod, but then the bug bites you and wind up with a totally customized 10/22.

main mods are:

* Bull Barrel with match chamber (accuracy and balance; carbon fiber wrapped barrel for weight)
* Match hammer, sear, trigger, springs and shim (reduce trigger pull, eliminate trigger take-up and overtravel)
* Recoil buffer (reduce noise and wear and tear)
* Extended Magazine release (convenience and looks cool)
* Extended Bolt handle (convenience)
* Bolt Hold Open plate (convenience)
* Specialty Stock (comfort, specific application)
* Specialty scope base (for me a picatinny so I can swap sighting systems)

My 10/22 started with just swapping out the OEM firing assembly for match parts, recoil buffer and extended mag release. But by that time the bug bit me and the next thing I know the rifle had a new bull barrel, bolt hold open, specialty stock, picatinny scope base rail and looked nothing like what I had bought.

have fun...

http://www.tech-sights.com/ruger3.htm
http://www.ruger22.com/
http://rimfirecentral.com/forums/
https://www.volquartsen.com/vc//pages/public/ListItems.jsp?id=33

 

[JWarren]

I just took out my Ruger 10/22 after its mods have been finished. I'll see about some pics this weekend.


I wanted to try to retain most of the factory look. Here's what I did:

-Teflon Molycoated the receiver

-Added a Green Mountain Blued, 18" Fluted .920 Bull Barrel w/Firesights as backup irons.

- Hornet 2.5 Pound trigger assembly w/ overtravel stop and extended magazine release.

-Millet see-through scope mounts

- I threw a cheap Tasco 3x9x40 scope that I had laying around to see how she does.

I cut off the barrel-band portion of the stock and reshaped the forearm.

I opened up the barrel channel to 1" to fit the bull barrel

The stock was refinished with 8 coats of Linseed Oil.


The results?


Benchresting on a saw horse (yep... a sawhorse-- sometimes you have to improvise), it shot one hole at 30 yards.

I've put over 200 rounds through it this morning at that distance, and the zero hasn't moved.


-- John

 

[birdbustr]

http://www.shootersdiscount.com/cart/index.php

Lots of good 10/22 parts. Barrels, triggers, stocks, etc. Enjoy!

 

[tnieto2004]

www.rimfirecentral.com


All the info on 10/22 you could ever want

 

[Z71]

Try stay away from barrels with super tight "match chambers" unless you want to buy match ammo.

I've had a couple fellows get all excited and install expensive match grade barrels on their 10/22's, only to discover that reliability goes out the window with regular long rifle ammunition. They then bring the gun to me to see whats wrong.

They get all pissed off when you put the factory barrel back on and the rifle works.

I'm not saying don't put on a different barrel. Just shop around and find one with a normal chamber.

 

[JWarren]

I've had a couple fellows get all excited and install expensive match grade barrels on their 10/22's, only to discover that reliability goes out the window with regular long rifle ammunition. They then bring the gun to me to see whats wrong.

I've read that, too. The 18" GM bull barrel I mentioned earlier on this thread has a match chamber. I was worried that my reliability would suffer.


Well, I am getting ready for a Charity "Accuracy" compitition in 2.5 hours. So today, I've put about 300 Federal hollow points (the ones in the Walmart value-pack for about $9.00.) I am SHOCKED to say that I have had ZERO failures to feed and exactly ONE failure to eject properly. (It did something really wierd where it came out of the chamber and hung up-- but not a stovepipe.)

Frankly, I had FAR worse realiability with the stock barrel I had on the rifle. Granted, it was an old barrel-- but I got at least one failure in a 10 round magazine. I was PRAYING I could increase that realiability.


So I dunno what to say... My experiences today fly in the face of what I've read-- and with conventional wisdom. I'll just say that I hope my luck holds out.


-- John

 

[Z71]

Barrel suppliers may have come to the realization that the average shooter ain't going to buy match ammo, and may have changed chamber specs too. It has been a couple of years since I worked on those particular 10/22's.

But yes, with the barrel out, could stick a .22 cartridge in the chamber and it would go, but it would stick. I imagine if a guy had a .22 longrifle chamber reamer could probably "fix" those barrels. Could have possibly been a bogus barrel too!

I think I still have one of those barrels here. I'll check to see what brand it is.

 

[JWarren]

Z71,

I'm thinking you are probably right about re-spec'ing barrels. I've read a LOT of warnings about match barrels suffering in the reliability department with non-match rounds.

I actually figured that I would have a glorified single-shot in most cases with mine. But since I was working toward accuracy, I was willing to give it a try.


-- John

 

[Z71]

Lilja!? Ain't never heard of a Lilja before. Thats the brand of barrel I pulled off a fellows rifle about 3 years back. Looks like a damn good barrel, but it has a tight, tight chamber!

I promise this barrel will turn a 10/22 into a jam-o-matic with Wal Mart ammo! Tried it on one of my buddies rifles 10/22's and it didn't work on that one either.

The fellow that bought it said it was expensive. Would think he would try some Eley match or something in it, but no. Wanted a super cool looking rifle to shoot Remchester bulk .22 ammo in. If I recall, replaced it with a Midway barrel that fit his laminated stock barrel channel and he was good to go. I never shot the guys rifle with a scope on it. Just function fired it with the various barrels.

The guy said he would come back and get his barrel, but was apparently so disenchanted with it he never came back for it! Didn't pay me either! Good thing I made him buy his own Midway barrel.

 

[dispatch55126]

What are you going to use it for, target, hunting, both, ect. The reason is this, if you you the strictly target route, you will largely make it useless for hunting. If you go the hunting route, it'll never be "match" caliber.

Take mine. Its got a bolt buffer, VQ hammer and springs, I modified the bolt catch for an auto release, added Tech sights and a sling.

It definitely has "minute of squirrel" accuracy plus its tight enough so as to not drive me nuts at the range. It'll never win a match contest but that fine.

The 10/22 is like a Jeep Wrangler. In other words, its a Lego piece with hundreds of Lego pieces out there. Design and make it your own for your needs. I personally hate the look of the competition rifles, but that is their own special niche. Find your own and enjoy.

One final note, its a Lego toy, not a Ferrari. You'll see people complain about the 10/22 accuracy and how you need to get this or that instead. Have fun with it and ignore the neigh sayers. Its like the Mini 14 or 30. They are not designed to be target punchers. They were designed to be people punchers in urban settings...I will now relinquish my soap box and refill my wine glass.

 

[byf43]

One final note, its a Lego toy, not a Ferrari. You'll see people complain about the 10/22 accuracy and how you need to get this or that instead. Have fun with it and ignore the neigh sayers. Its like the Mini 14 or 30. They are not designed to be target punchers. They were designed to be people punchers in urban settings...I will now relinquish my soap box and refill my wine glass.

This is basically going to be a range gun and a toy.
Something that my son and I can work on together and that I will (mostly) be shooting.
His rifle is a box-stock synthetic version that I handed down to him.
I don't shoot competitively any longer, and can't hunt with .22s in the area that I am in. (Scattergun only regulations.)

Since I broke my neck a few years ago, I have limited (neck) mobility, so, that's the reason for the Fajen thumbhole stock, with the higher comb.

I've read that Green Mtn. barrels are good, as well as others.

I'm trying to get a sampling of opinions and ideas of what other THR people are using and like.

I won't be buying a 'match' chambered barrel. Don't need it.

I have literally tens of thousands of rounds of Federal 'Hi-power' .22lr ammo and lots of Winchester ammo.


Again. . . this is basically going to be a 'toy' to build with my son and shoot.



Again, thanks.


Keith

 

[Titan6]

Tasco telescoping stock is what I always recommend for kids. It gets bigger when they get bigger. Super durable. Nice stable platform. Easy ergonomics. Keeps the kids interested in shooting. Perfect for shooting toy. And the best part is;

Him: "Dad it looks just like one of your rifles now"

Me: "Yes, but looks are not everything let me tell you the real differences...."
I think Midway has them for about $89.

 

[joe4702]

I've got an Adams&Bennett stainless bull barrel and a Hogue overmolded rubber stock. IIRC I got these as a combo deal from Midway a while back. The barrel is 100% (no chamber-related failures) over several thousand rounds. I mostly shoot old, cheap Blazer and Lightning ammo that I have a bunch of. 3 or 4 mags full go in to about 1.5-2" at 50 yds.

 

[Plumber576]

Power Custom Match trigger kit. It is probably the best money I spent on my 10/22 for under $100.

Do it. Do it now.