Thread: Ruger 10/22 - Tricks, tips and modifications

Ultimitsu - damn good write up.

My experience:

Whistlepig barrels need to be imported and don't get sent pre-threaded. Had a couple, usually $240ish NZD landed.
Very nice, light, easier to fit than KIDD.
Just as accurate as a KIDD for normal hunting use.

KIDD hardware is damn nice but it comes at a price.
I'm running a KIDD barrel currently and I like it.

Stocks - huge fan of the Magpul X22 stock that you can get from NZAR15. It's good.
Hogue stock is nice for a beater rifle that has a hard life. Much much nicer than the factory nylon stock.

Polymer bolt buffer - Nike. Just do it

Trigger - running the Ruger BX trigger. Better than the Volquartsen drop in kit, but Timney is better again, and KIDD simply dominates. VQ drop in starts about $80, Ruger BX for $199, Timney usually $450ish and KIDD about the same.
I'm trying to talk myself out of getting the KIDD and failing.

Originally Posted by Gerbs

Whistlepig barrels need to be imported and don't get sent pre-threaded. Had a couple, usually $240ish NZD landed.
Very nice, light, easier to fit than KIDD.
Just as accurate as a KIDD for normal hunting use.

KIDD hardware is damn nice but it comes at a price.
I'm running a KIDD barrel currently and I like it.

Stocks - huge fan of the Magpul X22 stock that you can get from NZAR15. It's good.
Hogue stock is nice for a beater rifle that has a hard life. Much much nicer than the factory nylon stock.

Polymer bolt buffer - Nike. Just do it

Trigger - running the Ruger BX trigger. Better than the Volquartsen drop in kit, but Timney is better again, and KIDD simply dominates. VQ drop in starts about $80, Ruger BX for $199, Timney usually $450ish and KIDD about the same.
I'm trying to talk myself out of getting the KIDD and failing.

Thanks Gerbs. I got my whistlepig pre-threaded, it did add to the cost but I thought it was better than getting someone else to do it. it was threated to USA standard of 1/2 28 TPI.

Do not try the kidd 2 stage, it is like smoking, if you start you will never be an addict.