my 10/22's accuracy

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You WON'T find the words "accuracy" and "10/22" used in the same sentence, very often (unless its been modified)
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what color is the sky in your world? :scrutiny: Stock 10/22s are accurate in my book. Maybe you've just had a bad experience with one? :rolleyes:

Back on topic I would definitely second the idea of getting a VQ hammer. And while you're at it why not change the extractor and put a bolt buffer in there? I mean, why stop halfway? :D
 
Shot my first 10/22 last week. Basic carbine model, nothing fancy, no scope, but we were having a great time shooting tin cans off of a log at ~60yds. Great fun, which is what I think the rifle was intended for.

If you're looking for MOA accuracy out of a 10/22, I doubt you'll ever achieve it, no matter how much money you pump into it. If that's what you're after I think you're going to have to go bolt-action. Even my scoped Marlin 39 is lucky to get me a group under 2-3 MOA.
 
As others have replied with their results, the 10/22s I have have never shot better than 1" at 50 yds. Regularly between 1¼"-2". Also have never seen anyone else's stock 10/22 shoot any better. So, the initial post groups seem normal to me. (Been shooting since '88 but only have been seriously looking at 10/22s for about 16 yrs.)

As for 2 cm at 30 yds (why the mixing of units?), this is about 1.31" extrapolated to 50 yds. Again, normal.

As to all talk, I was shooting groups with one of my modded 10/22s (GM bbl, Volq Exact Edge, Kidd, B&C Anschütz-type stock, old Leu 6.5-20X40) and getting 0.30"-0.60" on a slight windy day at 50 yds (Wolf Match Extra, 5 shot groups). Went up to a guy who inquired about my rig earlier to show groups and he mentions his stock 10/22 (plus target hammer) with barrel band will do the same thing. Had to keep from laughing.
 
the best thing you can do for a 1022, is dont get one. but if you must , make sure the bbl, is tightened in good with the v block under it. get a good trigger job, usually about 45 or so dollars, try at least 1 zillion diff brands and types and points of ammo , to see which it likes best. Next, get a diff extractor, this will make a huge difference in everyting, and also you can effect accuracy by how tight you make the take down screw. i went herehttp://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/
went on to the Cristies site to get an aftermarket parts set, with the stainless steel take down screw and tork wrench, and the new extractor. It has turned out yummy so far.
 
My stock 10/22 was as other have said 2" or a little worse at 50.

Modified and scoped, it's 1" or less. The ammo is likes best is the Remington/Eley stuff. Best 5-shot was .5"

Haven't experimented with the really nice stuff yet, but I keep hearing such nice things about the Wolf Match ...
 
what color is the sky in your world? Stock 10/22s are accurate in my book. Maybe you've just had a bad experience with one?
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Blue just like yours. I just don't consider 1 1/2" to 2" groups, at 50 yards, as being remotely accurate. I probably should have specified "unmodified" as I know you can make them tack drivers is you wanns spend enough money. But why would I invest $5-600 in a 10/22 just to get it to shoot as good as my Marlin 60 does, right out of the box?
 
Factory 1022 Accuracy

My stock 1022 was purchased in 1992. The accuracy of it is pretty well much of what is posted here. I have found some ammo to be better than others and i have to opt for the CCI minimags or the CCi Standard velocity which both will group around 1" to 1 1/4 at 50 yards with a 4x weaver K4. I know many people go through some intense modifications with these guns. I kinda wondered if a Clark factory contour barrel would change things for the better. They are fun guns and mine functions flawlessly so i have been reluctant to change anything. It definitely will not hold up to the TC Classic in the accuracy department but then it was never intended to. Thanks guys for all the nice forums on the Factory 1022. Always good to hear what other people have found out about their rifles.
 
Stock 10-22, probably about 40K rounds. 1" @ 50 yrds all day using Mini-mags and Stingers with a 3x9 bushnell.
 
What are you guys trying to shoot at where 1-1 1/2" @ 50yds with a .22lr is horribly innacurate?

Tin cans are about what, 2"? Hell, squirrels are bigger than that.

Ya'll must be shootin' at one of them fancy, hi-tootin' inside-the-house ranges. :D

I've shot my 10/22 for about 7 years. I have gone through one barrel and am working the 2nd pretty thin, and I've consistently shot 1-2" groups at 100 yards with the iron sights or a small scope. I don't waste my time shooting paper unless I'm sighting it in, but I can usually shoot the cap off of a coke bottle at 100 yards in 3-5 tries with the iron sights.

That's accurate enough for me. :)

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BIG EXCEPTION, not the rule. From the guy above:

I've shot my 10/22 for about 7 years. I have gone through one barrel and am working the 2nd pretty thin, and I've consistently shot 1-2" groups at 100 yards with the iron sights or a small scope. I don't waste my time shooting paper unless I'm sighting it in, but I can usually shoot the cap off of a coke bottle at 100 yards in 3-5 tries with the iron sights.
 
The 10/22 rifles are notoriously inaccurate. I had two of them and never could get them to shoot properly.
My advice is to sell it and buy a different brand. Any Remington, Marlin, etc will outshoot a 10/22.
 
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