My Ruger 10/22 LR project

I know this is a bad-ass centrefire forum and nobody will admit they all own a ruger 22 (and experience childish joy destroying tin cans once a year)
BUT, I have finally got hold of one of these and I will freely admit I enjoy the hell out of shooting it, especially at rabbits.

Being that this rifle simply can not be left unmodified, I need to get some advice on what to do with Sir Ugly. I won't post an initial pic 'cause you've all seen the billy basic model so no need to go there. Now I've had the trigger lightened, some of the working parts polished and the obligatory tuffer buffer slipped in there. Nearly all are std Ruger parts.

- What I will add is a pic of what I found yesterday. I was in such a rush to cast away the ugly plastic stock and barrel band that these come with, that I forgot to actually test it 'as is'. This was what I found shooting it with a firm grip front and rear off my bean bag seat
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The ugly thing shoots nearly 1" at 100y using all 10 rounds! The hogue stock I bought with wide channel (for a bull barrel) just didn't work with the thin barrel.



Questions
- What trigger system is the best for these?
- I've tried CCI and SK so far, any other readily available ammo brands worth trying?
- Should I go for a shorter bull barrel?

P.S that photo was made using a free android based app called Target Calculator.

Put it on Trade Me and buy a bolt 22. Fixed

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Originally Posted by kiwijames

Put it on Trade Me and buy a bolt 22. Fixed

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agreed, CZ 452/455 or Anschutz.

10/22 is like AR, you'll spend more money "customizing it" than if you just went out and bought a decent rifle :P

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Originally Posted by ebf

agreed, CZ 452/455 or Anschutz.

10/22 is like AR, you'll spend more money "customizing it" than if you just went out and bought a decent rifle :P

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Learned this the hard way.
Bought 10/22, couldn't hit anything.
New barrel (Whistlepig barrel from USA), new stock, new trigger - etc etc etc.
Put $1500 into it, got it shooting amazingly - then sold it for $900.

Guns are like women - don't do what you'd expect, and cost money!

put it on TM.
Buy a JW-15 for a third of the cost, get it shortened and put a decent rimfire scope.
It will shoot way better and have change in your pocket because you won't burn ammo.

10/22's are like cheap women. They do what they say on the tin but they are pretty loose. Spend a fortune on them and they are an expensive tart done up.

Never really had problems with my Ruger. Yip the factory triggers are poo, but I even had to pull apart chop springs and grind shit in my xt22 trigger before I was happy with it. I have found the biggest issue with .22's at distance is the ammunition. It's consistency sucks at 200m.

Locktite the barrel in, fit and overtravel screw to the triggerguard (drill hole, thread same and insall grubscrew)

Polish sear and hamer (don't fuck with the angle's just POLISH)

Polish bolt and firing pin.

Fit aftermarket bolt buffer if you can get one Thats is.

Should be totally aceptable for less than 20 bucks if you already have locktite and grub screw. Bit more if you do the buffer.

I'm with Gerbs on this. Chuck the barrel, stock and trigger group in the gash bin. Buy a Jewell trigger, MacMillan STC stock, Volquartzen THM Tension barrel, cantilever scope mount, Loopy 6.5-20x40 VXIII. Set it all up then leave it in the safe for years... When I need a 22, I grab the old Browning trombone and the safe queen stays there. :XD:

I love my 10/22. It's accurate enough to about 75m with subs. I don't really bother with high velocity with it, sorta defeats the point in my view.

1" at 100yds is good for a 10/22. What ammo?

For mine I got a Volquartsen Trigger Kit and KIDD Bolt Buffer and Cocking Assembly.

10/22's are known for being pretty temperamental at cycling
subs, and I did have that problem once every few mags, but it went away completely with the KIDD parts.

By far the best thing I did was buying a nice stock. I went with a Boyd's SS Evolution. I thought it looked a bit wacky but damn, soon as I held it - what a difference! Makes it a pleasure to shoot offhand.

If I was doing it all over again I might go with a CZ for the accuracy, but I do love a semi.

Like mutton dressed as lamb lol!!

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Originally Posted by scottrods

put it on TM.
Buy a JW-15 for a third of the cost, get it shortened and put a decent rimfire scope.
It will shoot way better and have change in your pocket because you won't burn ammo.

10/22's are like cheap women. They do what they say on the tin but they are pretty loose. Spend a fortune on them and they are an expensive tart done up.

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Originally Posted by MattyP

I love my 10/22. It's accurate enough to about 75m with subs. I don't really bother with high velocity with it, sorta defeats the point in my view.

1" at 100yds is good for a 10/22. What ammo?

For mine I got a Volquartsen Trigger Kit and KIDD Bolt Buffer and Cocking Assembly.

10/22's are known for being pretty temperamental at cycling
subs, and I did have that problem once every few mags, but it went away completely with the KIDD parts.

By far the best thing I did was buying a nice stock. I went with a Boyd's SS Evolution. I thought it looked a bit wacky but damn, soon as I held it - what a difference! Makes it a pleasure to shoot offhand.

If I was doing it all over again I might go with a CZ for the accuracy, but I do love a semi.

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I grabbed a brick of SK std plus subsonic ammo and i noticed 2 things about it. It burns dirtier than cci but it is coated in finer lube. Pretty happy with that so far. That Boyd stock looks freaking awesome. The comb looks to be exactly where I'd need it too

On another note - my weihrauch silencer was doing a fantastic job but it filled up with crud. I cleaned it all out but I think it will be going back on my tx200hc (target air rifle springer). I came across this add on TM, has anyone used one of these before?

DPT Modular 22Mag Suppressor - 92grams | Trade Me

I love my little 10/22. Its got the full barrel MAE suppressor and is the same OAL as a standard 10/22 which makes it a very handy little rifle for small game hunting.

End of the day a .22lr is a 75m max point blank range rifle, so I wouldn't spend a fortune on one. But I'm happy with my 10/22 and I can honestly say that the bolt action .22's in my safe never get used, as the semi is so much more fun for its intended use.

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If I require a more serious weapon for longer shots, then I'll use a .223

kj

I replaced the hammer on mine this improved the trigger a lot, but could still be better, put a dragonov stock on it back in the 90's to improve the handling. Got some 25 round mags for it, the ruger ones are the BEST, they are as good as 10 round rotary mags.. Butler creek ones need chucking in the bin.

Added a bolt buffer. Wish I had bought it threaded, might get it done one day.

The guys are right, itll never have the trigger of a bolt gun, but thats not why I got it.

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Originally Posted by savageshooter

The guys are right, itll never have the trigger of a bolt gun, but thats not why I got it.

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Get a KIDD trigger for your 10/22. You'll never want to touch the trigger of another rifle again.
They really are that good.

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Originally Posted by Dead is better

I grabbed a brick of SK std plus subsonic ammo and i noticed 2 things about it. It burns dirtier than cci but it is coated in finer lube. Pretty happy with that so far. That Boyd stock looks freaking awesome. The comb looks to be exactly where I'd need it too

On another note - my weihrauch silencer was doing a fantastic job but it filled up with crud. I cleaned it all out but I think it will be going back on my tx200hc (target air rifle springer). I came across this add on TM, has anyone used one of these before?

DPT Modular 22Mag Suppressor - 92grams | Trade Me

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Haven't used one but they look pretty sweet. I'd just use 1 baffle and subs if I went that way.

Mines got a full over barrel suppressor, so it's only 16 inches total, and pretty easy to clean.

It's easy to get a 10/22 trigger feeling real good. Plenty of cheap trigger kits. I nearly went with a KIDD one too, but tried the $30 kit and it's damn good. Very impressed with KIDD stuff though, so I bet the triggers are tricking amazing.

Check here for a NZ KIDD reseller - http://usaguns.co.nz

I'd recommend the buffer and cocking assembly if you're going to be using subs a lot. Easy to install yourself.

the kidd seller is less than usefull when tryng to get info from him.
i did manage to find out that a shipment was leaving the states about 3 weeks ago

iv had both the volquartsen trigger bits and now a gen 1 timney in my ruger
chopped the barrel short ie 13 inches, I asked for 12 but the engeneer aparently knew better than i did. and suppressed it
threw on an old vx1 LR duplex 3-9x40 i had lieing around and moved the sling stud to the tip of the forend so it carrys better
I hate to admit it but it has become one of my favorite rifles to use, and it gets the worse use and abuse of any of my rifles, continues to be accurate
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dont go overboard on spending on it, its just a bloody ruger, just use it

iv also got a model 2 brno in the safe it just dusnt get used anymore

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I'd like to see more of that Spaniel actually Bill :thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by scottrods

put it on TM.
Buy a JW-15 for a third of the cost, get it shortened and put a decent rimfire scope.
It will shoot way better and have change in your pocket because you won't burn ammo.

10/22's are like cheap women. They do what they say on the tin but they are pretty loose. Spend a fortune on them and they are an expensive tart done up.

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wow, just wow.
I had the exact same experience. My 10/22 shot well but my jw15 is amazing. I put a Bushnell banner 3_9x40 on it and it's usually no trouble to head shot out to 60M. I really did enjoy the ability to double tap with the ruger but I always take the jw because it has the over barrel suppressor stop very quiet.

All these varipower scopes n huge $$$$ getting spent on a 10/22. You lot are strange!

It's a 22. Put a 4X scope on, tweak the trigger yourself then go kill shit out to 75 yards. If you use it a lot drop the timney trigger in with the shithot mag release. If your using subs it needs to be kept super clean including the mags (much to my disgust!!). I hate cleaning .22's.

If If you've got to head shoot grab the bolt action.

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Originally Posted by Wirehunt

All these varipower scopes n huge $$$$ getting spent on a 10/22. You lot are strange.

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Not necessarily, if the build is done with a specific purpose. I built mine for positional scoped rifle (4P 50 & 100m) and sillhouette matches. I found it quite handy when I got a good hold, to never have to take my hand off the grip between shots operate a bolt. Same in silhouettes, get a good hold and why not get all 5 away if you're on a roll. A scope needs plenty of power and turrets with exceptional memory to be competitive in these disciplines.

That said, I haven't shot 4P or sillhouette for 12 years, so she's a safe queen now.:yaeh am not durnk:

I tried a 10-22 take down. Played with it for ages and it would not keep zero when taking apart and putting back together.
It was when they first came out. A mate wanted to buy from me to keep in his digger for the odd rabbit and wild cat so sold it to him.
His shots only 10 to 20 mtrs.
Finally read that you need to ensure barrel is in line as a little out creates problems. Just due to boredom got another to see if I could win..
Turned out to be reasonably expensive boredom but there you go ..

Bought AR scope back off mate who never used it. Shortened barrel. Vol trigger group.
NZ made Vol copy bolt. Bolt quick release mod. Buffer etc. DPT 22 Magnum suppresser. Filled front stock 1/2 with resin to weigh it up a bit.
Fitted small length P Rail on front stock 1/2 for folding style AR Fore Grip or Bi Pod .All it has to do is hit rabbits at 100 mtrs and drop them.
Not done with Long Range in mind as either .17 or .223 for that stuff.
Its super light retains zero rough enough on dis and reassembly and heaps of fun. Never misses a beat so far I m pretty happy with it had quite a few boxes of ammo through it.

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Originally Posted by Dead is better

P.S that photo was made using a free android based app called Target Calculator.

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I tried searching for that app and cant find it?

I could find the app but wasn't free, and I'm not so lazy to spend $4 rather than use calipers.

How often does that thing get broken down happy? Cool idea I just can't imagine myself ever having it in two. Nice scope :P

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Originally Posted by Nibblet

I could find the app but wasn't free, and I'm not so lazy to spend $4 rather than use calipers.

How often does that thing get broken down happy? Cool idea I just can't imagine myself ever having it in two. Nice scope :P

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It gets taken to bits every use cos lives in the backpack that it came with. Its so easy to assemble and put back together that its not a problem.

Gets chucked in the car quite often if visiting farming mates.. Always something looking to get plinked at .. Scope way too good for it but may end up

trying it on my shottie yet !! Hard to find small scope that would fit in the pack plus be of reasonable quality.

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Originally Posted by Gerbs

Get a KIDD trigger for your 10/22. You'll never want to touch the trigger of another rifle again.
They really are that good.

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The replacement hammer helped, mine doesnt get used enough to warrant a flash as trigger.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...gns.targetCalc

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Originally Posted by andyanimal31

I tried searching for that app and cant find it?

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this was my 10/22. i really liked shooting it double tapping and after if changed the stock it was a lot easier to shoot accurately standing but it wasn't as accurate as my jw15.
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Good luck trying to pry my 10/22 out of my cold dead hands