10/22 Sporter Barrels?

[SpoonMan3]

Alright, dumb question..... I am new to the 10/22 scene!

Is a "Sporter barrel" just a little smaller in diameter than a bull barrel? Are they any more accurate than the factory barrel? Are they as accurate as a bull barrel... assuming you arent using a bench rest?

I am thinking about doing some modifications to my 10/22 carbine, but I wasnt sure if I wanted to get a sporter or bull barrel.... I wanted to get edge-muh-cated first. I saw a BEAUTIFUL walnut stock that would look incredible, but I dont think it would look good with a fat-bull barrel.

Also, one more question, If I am a novice at this, am I going to have to get a gunsmith to install the new stock and barrel or is it easy to do?

Thanks so much for your help. This is an awesome site.

 

[Avenger29]

The Sporter profile is the same as the factory profile. It should have good accuracy, but groups will probably start loosening up once the barrel heats up. The reason everybody is running around with fluted bull barrels is because they have good cooling and groups do not loosen up like they do with the thin sporter profiles.

Changing the barrel on the 10/22 is easy. Takes five minutes with an allen wrench.

Changing just about any part on the 10/22 is doable by the user with basic hand tools. As long as you are not drilling and tapping anything, you can do it.

You might also want to look into getting some trigger/action parts such as:
Target hammer- improve the trigger pull
Auto bolt release- once you set the bolt release, just pull the bolt back to drop it
Big cocking handle- easier on the hands
Bolt Buffer- absolutly needed. Quitens the action cycling and makes it less likely that scope screws will loosen.
Extended Magazine release- far easier to drop the mag.

You are going to regret the 10/22 for only one reason- Too much crap to buy for it

 

[goemado]

For everything 22 related....try www.rimfirecentral.com.

There many improvement that can be made to the 22 (referencing the 10/22)...you don't need to be a gunsmith to do a lot of improving on the stock rifle.

A new barrel would be high on the list of things to change.

After that, I would suggest working on the trigger. There are aftermarket components that are reasonably priced that will improve your rifle. There are also several members of that site that will work on your trigger/bolt mechanism for a reasonable cost to improve the performance.

Skies the limit with the 22....and you don't need a great deal of experience to make many of the changes.

Good luck...it's addicting!

 

[SpoonMan3]

Thank you all very much. I already have a new trigger and hammer. I will probably be adding the barrel soon. I will post pics when it is finished!

 

[rangerruck]

a sporter is the same as thier stock bbl, or pencil bbl, sometimes called. Although a true pencil bbl is smaller than a sporter. yes you can easily mod a ruger yourself. go to rimfirecentral, for all your mod needs.