Ruger 10/22
Recently sold a new 10/22 wood stock for over 900.00. It did have a box that had 50th anniversary emblem on it. Why was this gun so hot? Was it the box or what. It looked like every other 10 22 I see.
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I've never been a real fan of the 10/22, but when I'm at the range with friends & they have their semi autos with 20 & 30 rd mags, nice scope and I'm plinking away with a Win 52, peep sights and 5 rd mags, well, the 52's more accurate but maybe not as much fun.
Saw & bought a Ruger 10/22 Target today for good price (heavy bbl & laminated stock) and am looking for some help on those little accessories Ruger fans seem to load up on. I don't want to go wild, just make the thing a little more convenient to shoot & accurate. Specifically:
1) I want to replace the trigger - any suggestions?
2) Is there a device that will hold open the bolt after the last
round?
3) Auto bolt release - is there a bolt release that allows the bolt
to go forward by pulling the bolt to the rear instead of having to
play with the release on the underside of the rifle?
4) Mag release - is there one that protrudes out so I don't have to
press the stock one in?
Finally,any feelings on whether the Ruger benefits from glass bedding either the action or barrel or both? How about free floating the barrel?
I don't want to go wild on this project - just put together a nice shooter.
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It will need a scope and mounts. So add that to the equation...
Look for comps with the heavy barrel and decide.0 -
sort of a out of the box target rifle 0 -
That is a very good price, or at least, very competitive. The barrel is actually close to being 0.920" in diameter. At least that is what the lions share of aftermarket target barrels are.
Speaking of aftermarket...there are a wealth of aftermarket goodies out there from barrels, and stocks, to trigger's, trigger kits(to give a very crisp trigger, and much better than the stock trigger), and magazines. One can get carried away, and get close to a grand in one easily. They are easy to modify, and can be done with simple tools, mainly a screw driver, and allen wrench set.
You might think about a nice used one from the auction side for a donor action, then add what you want to, also.
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Actually, the standard 10-22, with the regular barrel, and Birch stock, are some of the most accurate, out of the box, semi-auto 22LR rifles on the market, if you can cope with the trigger. They have been good shooter's, like this, since their inception. It takes getting one real dirty, before it breaks down, or malfunctions.
As I stated before, there are several trigger kits that replace the hammer, sear, and trigger, along with some springs to reduce the trigger pull, and make it crisp, and clean. There are also several drop in trigger groups, from companies like Jard, Volquartsen, Timney, and a few other's.
I know you have your heart set on a NEW Ruger, but if you want a great builder, and collector(keep the original factory pieces, that you will replace), grab yourself an AMT Lightening 25-22. It is a Ruger 10-22 clone, and everything about it except for the stock, and springs, are stainless. The reciever, and trigger group housing are all stainless, where as the Ruger has an Aluminum reciever, and used to have an Aluminum trigger housing, but now the trigger housing is polymer. Yes, they are spendy, for a rifle that started off, selling for around $20.00 less than a standard 10-22, but well worth it. Over the last several years, the prices have been going up, and up, so if you keep all of the original parts, you will have a good collector too. Take a peek on them on the auction side, if you can find them.
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Although the 10-22 takedown, has the same pedigree, as the other non takedown 10-22's, I do believe the barrel attaches in a different manner. Hence, I do not believe that there are any heavy barrels out there yet, that will work for this.
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+1 tsr1965. If you can take a look at the new takedown one, I'm almost tempted to get one. 0 -
Lots of positives with a 10/22 and tsr1965 hit the nails on the head. Go with the ss heavy barrel, they're great shooters. I'm waiting for the $ to get a tad lower on the take down model. Was going to get a Henry AR7 for the truck but looks like another 10/22 will be coming home soon. (then i"ll have one for each day of the week[:D]) 0 -
One brother just bought the stainless target and my other brother just bought the takedown.
I was impressed with the target stainless. The only thing I would improve on the target model is it would be maybe a little lighter trigger.
The takedown model is a nice little package.0 -
Do you really want such a tank of a 22 rifle? For most uses, a plain jane 10/22 is adequate and much nicer to carry. W/o knowing the details of the rifle, I wouldn't place a value but as mentioned, adding a decent scope package will push the price to the $600 range. 0 -
I know he wants a 10/22. Everyone else is chiming in on how accurate the stock guns are at a much lower price.
I buy the junk that no one wants. I am partial to old Marlins and Savage/Stevens 22 rifles. Sure they are a bolt and not sexy like a 10/22. Several times when out shooting rodents, I have ended the day shotting as much or more with my old funny single shot 22 then any of the other guys and their pricey 10/22. Loading those magazines takes a lot of time, even with an expensive fancy bulk loader (one more thing to drag around the field).
I have also been able to get some nice Remingtons as everyone is hot for fancy 10/22's. I even have a nice High Standard that is a copy of the 87 type of Savage. The Winchester followers are keeping the price to high for any of those.
To the OP, sorry for hijacking your thread.0 -
Hmm, a take-down Ruger 10/22 with a heavy bull barrel, buis and nice optics would be great along with some added accessories, will have to look into that, would definitely make a great semi-auto varmint carbine.
After checking the Ruger website there doesn't seem to be a blued takedown Ruger 10/22 so will have to duracoat it and will probably change the stock and may have to customize it in order for it to fit the take-down model, seems like a neat project though. For ammunition I like the Aguila .22LR Super Maximum 30gr 1750 fps, CCI .22LR Stinger 32gr 1640fps and CCI .22LR Velocitor 40gr 1435fps.
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The FIRST THING that you need to decide is How much do You want Your 10/22 to Weight!!
A 20" Stainless .920 Target Barrel will weight 4lbs. while an TACTICAL SOLUTIOMNS HIGH PERFORMANCE will weigh in at 15oz. and out shoot it.But the Barrel is only a part of it.Are you happy with the Factory Receiver or do you want to up grade to Stainless, and add about another 1lb.then to the bolt,it need Polished and Radisted, also head spaced,and the fireing pin needs pined so that it will always hit the same.Now check the ejector,Make sure that it is smooth to prevent stove-pipeing, now to the sear and disconect, I like to replace the spring with one a little stronger, The Hammer MUST be free of burs,and needs an stronger spring.
In the last 6 weeks I have built 10/22 Rifles and 2 10/22 Charger Pistols.
I would like to find a source for a better Stock for the Charger Pistol, then what RUGER offers.
Any help let Me know.0
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