Ruger 10/22 17Mach2 Conversion, or not

[rbernie]

I recently bought a 10/22 receiver that needs a new barrel and stock. I'm moments from buying the bits when suddenly I think, "Maybe I should convert it to 17Mach2.". I already have a 10/22 in 22LR, so the second rifle would just be a range toy and something for my wife to shoot while I'm using the one I've already got.

Has anyone done the conversion? How'd it work out?

 

[mainmech48]

Haven't done one personally, but I've fired one that a fellow at our club did. Worked well functionally, and I could hit the cans out on the 100 yd line without near as much Kentucky elevation as my .22 needed.

IIRC, the conversion was a good deal more involved than just a barrel and magazine change. His kit had a new bolt and recoil spring set-up as well as the barrel and mag. He also had some sort of buffered pin in his, but I don't recall whether it was included or not. Cost was nearly $300, which cooled my personal curiousity quite a bit.

 

[rangerruck]

go here, http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/
and fidn out all the info that you need. Personally , unless you do a perfect job, it seems to be a 50/50 proposition.