Another Ruger in the house...22lr

[nocents]

got back into rimfire this past summer with a Ruger American bolt target rifle and am enjoying it so much that I just got a 10/22 target model with laminate stock, 20" heavy barrel. since it will be a plinker I just put a PA advanced micro dot on it and will give it test drive next week. The only downside so far is with the heavy barrel it weighs about the same as a small bass boat.........added a pic of the American bolt gun before I added a Nikon 3x9x40 AO rimfire scope

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

Hard to not like the 10/22. It is a well designed fun to shoot plinker. I hope you and your heirs enjoy many years of safely shooting your 10/22.

 

[kraynky]

I had Ruger 10/22 Target rifle years ago, and after going about 5-6 years without shooting it, I decided to swap it for something I would use more.

It was a heavy rifle, especially with a scope, but man was it accurate. I got to really missing it earlier this year and traded back into another Target rifle. It has more wear on it than my original rifle, but I'm still glad to have one back in my safe.

 

[JohnnieBoy]

I bought a Ruger 10/22 Takedown receiver by itself and built up an awesome rifle around it. I have not yet scoped/red dotted it as the adjustable irons work great, even out to 25/50 yards! It is the exact opposite of heavy, it is light as a feather... weighing in at just 58 ounces! The stock is a Magpul Backpacker. The barrel is made by Tactical Solutions. I used an array of aftermarket bits in the receiver/trigger tried and true by me over the years to further customize it to my personal liking. I love this rifle!

Of course, I also have one of Ruger's 50th Anniversary Contest Winner rifles. You all know the story on these, right? Another amazing tack driver rifle!

Love me some 10/22's!

 

[nocents]

The target bolt gun is even heavier than the 10/22 but I'm not a hunter so packing one through the woods isn't a concern. I had a 10/22 about 15 years ago that never made it out of the box because I always used my Marlin model 81 so it got traded for something that I can't even remember what

 

[Grayfox]

I have one of the old 77/22 bolt actions. Without a doubt, its the most accurate .22 rifle I own. I love it.

I have a 10/22, but honestly, I consider a stock rifle to be little more than a starter kit. Once you replace about half the parts, its a great rifle.

 

[jbtrucker]

I had a 10/22 that was very accurate with Magpul stock, Trueshot Tech sights and standard barrel . I never did have time to shoot it so after a year sold it with all the extras, next .22LR will be a pistol

 

[Rayfan87]

The 10/22 is a great rifle just stock, but you can also build or buy a whole gun and have zero Ruger made parts. I bought an older on and swapped the mag release.

 

[mauser9]

Some nice set-ups for sure. Saw Ruger now offers target ready models now. Sure liked the handiness of the carbine for carry myself. Missed out on the 96/22M but the American compact in 22 magnum made me a happy camper. 18 inch barrel with standard stock module makes for a great varmint woods gun. Very accurate with CCI 40 grain also.

 

[Farmer17]

I bought a camo take down 10/22 with a threaded barrel and it is a lot of fun to shoot with my Spectre II suppressor. On Rimfire Central I heard you can send your trigger group to a place in Washington state and they will do a trigger job for 40 bucks and you can pick 3 lbs or 2-1/2 lbs and many people seem to really like them. I think I'll ask for it for a Christmas gift.

 

[daddio202]

You have got to just love the Ruger 10/22, it just plain works well. Many ways to personalize or just use it as is. My dad gave me mine brand new in the mid 1980's as a Christmas gift. The eal skin rifle case he gave me with it has deteriorated so I bought a new case from Ruger. Enjoy yours and the squirrels better be cautious when your around.

 

[mauser9]

Only question I have are the newer made 10/22s made as well as the old ones? First one I had was made in 66 according to the serial no. Are the innards the same or does more plastic exist?

 

[627Pro]

On Rimfire Central I heard you can send your trigger group to a place in Washington state and they will do a trigger job for 40 bucks and you can pick 3 lbs or 2-1/2 lbs and many people seem to really like them. I think I'll ask for it for a Christmas gift.

You're talking about Brimstone Gunsmithing in Camas, WA. Their Tier 3 (basic) trigger job is currently $45, and you can pick the "sweet spot", 2#, or 2.5# trigger pull. You pay shipping to them. I did this for my wood stock 10/22 carbine, and it made a world of difference in the trigger pull & feel.As part of the mod, they also do the auto bolt release, so you can release an open bolt by pulling back and letting go rather than fumbling with the factory bolt release lever at the front of the trigger guard.

This is my first and only 10/22, and my original intent was to leave it bone stock, but after shooting it a couple times it was obvious the trigger could use a bit of work. Brimstone doesn't replace any factory parts, just makes them all work together much better. I highly recommend it.

 

[nocents]

I'm going to confirm function bone stock but I've already got a Kidd auto bolt release and extended mag release ready to install......that factory bolt release and I don't get along well

 

[PALADIN85020]

It's hard to argue anything much against the Ruger 10-22s! I have a couple of them that I've modified to to suit my peculiar tastes. First up is this "tactical" model, complete with folding stock. It's got a sweet trigger job, a paddle magazine release, and a bolt hold-open modified so that closing the bolt just requires a quick tap back on the operating handle.

The next one is a special distributor "international" model. Beautiful wood, and it's plenty accurate.

John

 

[slickracer]

You're talking about Brimstone Gunsmithing in Camas, WA. Their Tier 3 (basic) trigger job is currently $45, and you can pick the "sweet spot", 2#, or 2.5# trigger pull. You pay shipping to them. I did this for my wood stock 10/22 carbine, and it made a world of difference in the trigger pull & feel.As part of the mod, they also do the auto bolt release, so you can release an open bolt by pulling back and letting go rather than fumbling with the factory bolt release lever at the front of the trigger guard.

This is my first and only 10/22, and my original intent was to leave it bone stock, but after shooting it a couple times it was obvious the trigger could use a bit of work. Brimstone doesn't replace any factory parts, just makes them all work together much better. I highly recommend it.

Great advice on Brimstone. I've had two triggers worked on there and have been very happy.

 

[Ole Joe Clark]

I have a basic 10/22, that both the wife and I really like. I replaced the extractor, the trigger group, and did the mod on the bolt release. It is a fun rifle. Of course I have a Mk II SS pistol and a Marlin 22, model 80 DL to go with it. Lots of fun shooting 22's.

Have a blessed day,

Leon

 

[mauser9]

Like that International model by the way. Recall having the 1972 Gun Digest that had a large color spread of the Ruger guns. Had a pic of the 44 mag International model too. Am sure they go for big bucks these days.

 

[Jebus35745]

The 10/22 is a time tested great gun, very popular and fun to customize. Does Ruger make the American pictured? That’s nice looking, need a range report on the Bolt Action. Larry

 

[nocents]

The 10/22 is a time tested great gun, very popular and fun to customize. Does Ruger make the American pictured? That’s nice looking, need a range report on the Bolt Action. Larry

yes the American target bolt is a Ruger also....18" threaded SS hammer forged barrel......AND....it used 10/22 rotary mags to boot.....I haven't dialed in the Nikon like I should as of yet.....we have just been fun plinking steel plates out to 100 yds.