Thread: Another 10/22 build..

The main issue with a standard one, from experience, is the quality control, especially in the newer ones. I've had standard ones that shoot less than MOA, and standard ones that shoot 2.5-3" groups. If you were on a budget, assuming you have a standard model that shoots ok, I wouldn't even bother replacing parts, other than the polymer buffer ($10-15). As mentioned, barrel band delete can definitely be a help, get the trigger worked by a gun smith or yourself of capable, play around with action screw/V-Block screw torque(can make quite a difference I've heard) and a bedded action/free floated barrel should get you good results on most 10/22s. If upgrading parts, from what I've learnt, I'd start with the trigger. As I had saod to me, and has rung true ever since, "An upgraded barrel will make the rifle shoot better, but an upgraded trigger will make YOU shoot better".