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Info wanted on 10-22 vs 77-22 Ruger Barrels

ern98
I've recently rescued a Ruger model 77-22 22RF from the devestation of the southern Calif. wildfires. The stock was mostly burned off and the barrel was bent, but the action and bolt appear just fine. I expect to have a tussel bringing this nice little bolt action 22 back, but I think I will give it a try.

My question is about the vast numbers of aftermarket 10-22 barrels out there. The barrel mounting system on the 77-22 looks to be very simular to the 10-22. To anyones knowledge are the two barrels interchangeable? Can the 10-22 barrel be modified for the 77-22? Any info will be helpful.

Also, where can I get an aftermarket stock for this rifle?
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  • chorkie
    I WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING WITH IT IF I WERE YOU. THE HEAT THAT IT TOOK TO DO THE DAMAGE YOU DESCRIBED SURELY RUINED THE HEAT TREATING OF THE ACTION. EVEN IF IT WERE STILL STRAIGHT AND APPEARS UNDAMAGED, IT WOULD BE ASKING FOR TROUBLE TO MAKE IT INTO A FUNCTIONING GUN AGAIN. MY ADVICE WOULD BE TO CUT OR GRIND IT SO IT IT UNUSABLE AND DISCARD IT SO NO ONE GETS HURT.

    ???
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  • Jody Commander
    The 77/22 and the 10/22 barrels will not interchange without substantial alteration, but Brownells and other aftermarket vendors have new barrels at reasonable prices.
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  • Spring Creek
    ern98.
    If you are going to "tussel" (sic) with something, I'd do it with
    an item worth "tusseling" (sic) with.
    The fire "WON" this battle.
    Even if you have something that "Looks" useable, you've still got
    a dangerous piece of "Junk"!
    Destroy it and move on.
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  • I.Shute
    I don't see how you can assess the damage done to a firearm unless you inspect it.
    It's possible that the buttstock is half burned at the butt and the barrel was bent by being crunched by something and the receiver only got warm.
    I'll bet that ern knows if he has something that's worth saving.
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  • ryan_marine
    Ern... I would contact Scott at erase@ispwest.com and he should know if you can save it. Also he can fix it if it is fixable. He is down in 29palms area. He does the best work that I have seen in this area. He is out of town till the monday after Thanksgiving. He would know if he takes a look at it. If it did not get hot for a long period of time then it might be saveable. If the stock was completely burrned off of the action then it will be no good. I have had my 10/22 hot but not as hot as a fire. By the way he can get any part you want for your rifle or a new one if it is destroyed.

    Hope this will help you.

    Ray

    More Powder, More Lead, More Dead
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  • Spring Creek
    Wow, are we talking of "salvaging" a real "Relic" here; or what?
    It's a $300 gun if perfect, not a $30,000 Civil War Relic.
    Let it go and move on with something worthy of the time and trouble.

    Even "Brain Surgery" is Easy, if you know how!!
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  • Highball
    The springs (trigger,striker,ect..)tell a story...if they have lost 'spring' the gun got hot enough to anneal it.Not as serious a problem with a .22 as would be if on a centerfire..many .22's are made pretty soft...

    God,Guts,& GunsHave we lost all 3 ??
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  • ern98
    We seem to have gotten pretty far afield here. I wanted info on the 10-22 barrel as compared to the 77-22 barrel. I've become sorry that I gave the additional information as it has not helped in the discussion and only served to derail it.
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  • bambihunter
    Ern, they're just wanting to help prevent you from getting hurt, or at the very least throwing money away on a lost cause...
    I think Jody answered your question directly, and a couple others gave insight as to where you might look.
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