Bought my first Ruger -- a 10/22

[Geno44]

The factory trigger on a 10/22 is about 7-8 pounds. Brimstone Gunsmithing in Washington State can take that down to about 2 1/4 or whatever you like for about $38. I just got mine back today (ten days total absence) and am very pleased with it. It is the only modification I will do to mine.

 

[Brian in Oregon]

Down to one 10-22 at the moment. This is my old 10-22T, bought when this model first came out. Quite accurate. The barrel has been cut to 17" and threaded for a suppressor. It was then dropped into a Core-Lite stock (which is no longer made). A soft buffer was added to help reduce the clack noise when cycling. Makes a nice squirrel and varmint gun with subsonics, especially when shooting around noise sensitive locations like ranch houses and other buildings. With subsonic ammo I have no problem busting eggs at 100 yards offhand. Can't do that consistently with supersonic ammo as it crosses the transonic barrier before it reaches that distance, and the buffeting opens up group size.

Been wanting to make an Appleseed gun. EA Browne Co. has an M1 Carbine Tribute stock and sights to make an M1 Carbine replica with a 10-22. However, Ruger just brought out their own 10-22 with an M1 carbine stock and their own peep sights. Considering picking one of these up for iron sight practice.

As for accessories, the 10-22 is the Chevy Smallblock of the .22 world. It's incredible how much stuff is made for it. So much, in fact, that you can build a 10-22 clone and not use one single part from Ruger.

BTW, Ruger used to make (and maybe still does make) a five round rotary magazine for the 10-22 for less enlightened locales.

 

[rbrbrb6]

Brian In Oregon, that target model with the suppressor is EXACTLY what I want to do with my target 10/22. Who did the work on the barrel threading and what dealer did you use for the suppressor paperwork? I am down by Salem but have never played in the suppressor world, at least not yet!

 

[Brian in Oregon]

Mike Stannard at Tornado Technologies did the work. He's located south of the Cornelious Pass exit on Hwy 26. He's also an SOT, so he handles suppressors.

The reason for the odd barrel length was so the threads cleared the warning label flat that Ruger milled into the underside of the barrel. The length difference was inconsequential, and it looked cleaner than cutting into the lettering.

Mike also made a thread protector from the original barrel, so the Ruger hammer forging matches. This image has been greatly lightened, as the barrel and the cloth are very black, so the detail of the hammer forging alignment can be seen. The light blueing is actually jet black. Photoshopping makes it appear worn, but it isn't.

Here's the actual color. Note how the original muzzle face was used for the thread protector.

The suppressor in the pic is not the one I'm currently using, which is a Bowers USS. That stands for User Serviceable Suppressor, meaning the owner can take it apart and clean it. (But the baffles have to be reassembled in proper order for max sound moderation.) It's rated for .22 LR to .17 HMR for rimfire, and 5.7x28 FN for centerfire. I have one I use on my 17 HMR rifle, and have ordered a second one, because it's just so useful. These are made in Hillsboro, OR.

 

[410bore]

I have several 10/22s, one is converted to .17 MACH II and is quite a trackdriver and accurate for groundhogs out to 125+/- yards. I enjoy them very much for plinking and small game hunting. One of the many that the 17machII has taken;

I also have one of the 50th anniversary contest rifles with threaded SS bbl, ghost ring sights, and improved stock. I bought to be my SA platform rifle for the suppressor (I still plan to get). I ditched the flash hider for a standard thread protector and added a leupold 4x in QR mounts to easily switch back and forth to iron sights. I also installed rugers new bx trigger which is fantastic for the money

At one time I had a half-dozen 10/22's, but figured that was silly one day when I reached into the safe and couldn't decide which one to shoot. Sold all but one at that point. The one I kept was a 2006 "Wally-World Special" with a 22" SS barrel. I think I paid $209...219.00...something like that for it.



I think I'm the last person in the world who hasn't done, and doesn't want to do anything to a 10/22. Ok, I'm a bit of a liar, I have had a trigger job done on it, and it's got a scope and a sling added, but it's basically stock out of the box.







It is a squirrel killing machine.

Those Wally World Specials always tripped my trigger. I love the look of the deluxe (non barrel band) stock and the longer 22" barrel. IMHO, the BEST bone stock 10/22 configuration I've ever seen. I'd like to find one someday.

 

[Brian in Oregon]

....Those Wally World Specials always tripped my trigger. I love the look of the deluxe (non barrel band) stock and the longer 22" barrel. IMHO, the BEST bone stock 10/22 configuration I've ever seen. I'd like to find one someday.

Well, you're in luck. Go to the Ruger website and navigate to the 10-22 Sporter models. Lipsey's has contracted with Ruger to make blue and stainless versions with iron sighted 22" barrels and no barrel band. The stocks are checkered birch. (The Ruger 18.5" Sporter has walnut stocks.)

 

[wood714]

Everyone needs a 10/22 or two. I put YHM barrels on both of mine.

 

[Warren Sear]

A 10/22, like the Ruger 22 Auto is one of those guns that every gun owner should have. Good show!

I agree...

 

[steamloco76]

I've owned four 10/22s over the past thirty years. The first, a standard carbine from K-Mart, I tricked out with a Ram-Line folding stock, flash hider, bipod, 50 round mags and 4x scope. Kept that one about ten years, finally trading it away.

Over a decade later, my wife spied a Lipseys exclusive French walnut stocked, Schnable forend 10/22 in a dealers rack. She just loved the looks and feel, so it came home with us. A bit later I bought a used carbine and made it look like a Mini-14 from the A-Team (except I hit what I aim at!). Not long after I completed the A-Team version, I stopped in the same shop that sold me the wife's rifle. They had a .22 inch, heavy target barrel rifle with matte metal and checkered hardwood stock. Nice, man size rifle which had to come home with me. I scoped both rifles with 4-12 X 40 AO scopes on Weaver bases. Finally, I had the triggers rebuilt to target standards and installed bolt buffers. The wood stocked pair got all the range time, so I traded away the Mini-14 version.

 

[allthumbs]

Wish I hadn't clicked this thread, Rural King by me often has these on sale and I always think of getting one but I don't hunt and seem to talk myself out of buying one. This thread makes me want one now lol , they look and sound fun. I'm still going to try and resist , but you guys don't make it easy. Congrats and enjoy !

 

[Hamster65]

I've had several models over the years but, this was the last version I had before I traded it for an M&P 15-22.



By the time I sold it however, I had put this stock on it.

 

[Brian in Oregon]

Regarding .22 AR15s... I have a CMMG .22 AR15 upper. As accurate as it is, my 10-22T is more accurate, and quieter (bolt cycling nose). On the other hand, the CMMG is more accurate than the MP15-22.

Also, it's a moot point about converting a 10-22 to full auto. The Firearm Owners Protection Act of 1986 banned making new transferable machineguns after May of 1986. So forget about converting a 10-22. The best you can do is get a registered Norrell trigger pack, and they are very pricey.

 

[Hamster65]

Regarding .22 AR15s... I have a CMMG .22 AR15 upper. As accurate as it is, my 10-22T is more accurate, and quieter (bolt cycling nose). On the other hand, the CMMG is more accurate than the MP15-22.

Hmm........well, while my 10/22 with the factory target barrel was indeed extremely accurate, it was also unnecessarily heavy and I needed a bipod to steady my aim and, I kept having issues with the factory 10 round and BX-25 magazines not feeding correctly. This being one of the main reasons I decided a change was in order.
My M&P 15-22 is also extremely accurate and I consistently shoot 2 to 3 inch groups at 100 yards with it. So far, I can't complain.

 

[Brian in Oregon]

Hmm........well, while my 10/22 with the factory target barrel was indeed extremely accurate, it was also unnecessarily heavy and I needed a bipod to steady my aim and, I kept having issues with the factory 10 round and BX-25 magazines not feeding correctly. This being one of the main reasons I decided a change was in order.
My M&P 15-22 is also extremely accurate and I consistently shoot 2 to 3 inch groups at 100 yards with it. So far, I can't complain.

One thing I like is it is easier to put an EOTech optic on my CMMG, unlike the 10-22, unless I opt for one of the flimsy flexible plastic pistol grip stocks.

 

[Vegetaman]

Oh wow, didn't see this thread had kicked back up again! Still love my 10/22, it is my most used range gun. In fact, I just went out and ordered a bunch of "appleseed" parts for it. An M14 style GI sling, sling swivels, a Ruger BX Trigger group, and TSR-100 style Tech Sights. Hoping to improve my shooting by a lot. This is my reference target shooting standing, 20 yards, with the stock gun (not great, but iron sights on the 10/22 aren't the greatest for my eyes):