basic upgrades to 10/22

[breakingcontact]

What are the first upgrades you would do to an otherwise stock 10/22?

I am thinking of installing an automatic bolt release and wasn't sure if there were any other minor changes I should look at doing.

 

[Jackal]

Tech Sights. Definitely Tech Sights. Here's a link http://www.tech-sights.com/ruger3.htm

I have them, I use them and I love them. Half the price of a viable scope and far more useful for the ranges the rifle is intended for.

 

[Jon_Snow]

Auto-bolt release is a good one for almost any gun, you can also modify the one you've got if you have a Dremel and 15 minutes. I like the Volquartsen target hammer a lot, it's a cheap upgrade that will drop trigger pull to ~2.5 lbs. Beyond that it all depends on what you want to do with it. Do you want a scope or not? Is this going to be a heavy bench gun or a light hunting or action gun?

 

[breakingcontact]

I've got a 4X scope on there now.

I'm not trying to do a full conversion on it or anything. Just a few small upgrades.

I like those tech sights a lot!

 

[CraigC]

IMHO, the VQ hammer is the best bang for the buck trigger upgrade, which is almost mandatory. For me, the auto bolt release is also a necessity but I like the extended release from Power Custom. It has a longer, serrated button that is easier to manipulate.

 

[holdencm9]

I am a big fan of the Hornet drop-in trigger assembly I bought for my 10/22 a few years ago. It drops the trigger pull, makes it crisper, AND gives you the auto-bolt release, all in one affordable package.

http://www.hornetproducts.com/

http://5003.webpossystem.com/bin/category.asp?category=10

I just went with the "plinker special" for $90 and haven't looked back.

 

[bobinoregon]

having several 10-22's, my own opinion is the first thing to improve is the trigger. I sent a couple of mine off to Hornet for the work and couldnt be happier. Unfortunately there's just a ton of stuff out there for the 10-22 and you can spend as much as you can ever afford and still there are improvements to be had.

 

[bobinoregon]

rimfirecentral.com more than you ever wanted to know about 10-22's

 

[9thchild]

That Hornet Plinker deal sounds amazing. Anyone else have experience with it?

 

[madcratebuilder]

rimfirecentral.com more than you ever wanted to know about 10-22's

THIS

If you can do some basic gunsmithing you do not need to use aftermarket parts. Some bolt mods and work on the trigger group well do wonders for the 10/22.

 

[JFrame]

It seems like the one upgrade nearly every 10/22 owner starts with is to change out the bolt buffer (e.g., for something like Tuffer Buffer).


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[ADKWOODSMAN]

Upgraded two of my 10-22 with the Powers hammer and sear pack. Puts the trigger at about 2 1/2 lbs., smooth and crisp.

 

[JohnB]

10/22 trigger assemblies were designed by liability lawyers. There are several shops out there that do great 10/22 trigger jobs for a reasonable price. Some are sponsors at rimfirecentral. I used Brimstone Gunsmithing and I could not be happier. It's really easy to make the rifle unsafe if you don't know what you are doing.

 

[lovethosesooners]

Agree with all the posts re. the Volquartsen hammer kit and the auto bolt release (the stock hold deal is annoying)
These are both inexpensive, easy to install changes that make the rifle much more enjoyable to shoot.
Those are how I started on mine and it gave me the "bug" to keep going-love my little 10/22...VERY fun!

 

[henschman]

Basically what you would to to make an Appleseed LTR -- Sling studs, swivels, sling, Volquartsen target hammer/auto bolt combo pack, and either a scope or Tech Sights.

That would be for my uses (carrying in the field, popping critters, and Appleseed), but yours may be different. Some folks like a bipod for shooting tiny groups on paper or popping small critters from a ways off... for that you will still need a front sling stud.

 

[slowr1der]

The first thing I'd do would be a VQ extractor.

 

[wriggly]

I am a big fan of the Hornet drop-in trigger assembly I bought for my 10/22 a few years ago. It drops the trigger pull, makes it crisper, AND gives you the auto-bolt release, all in one affordable package.

http://www.hornetproducts.com/

http://5003.webpossystem.com/bin/category.asp?category=10

I just went with the "plinker special" for $90 and haven't looked back.

I have the Hornet custom black max, and it is unbelievably awesome.

 

[TIMC]

I just finished a build on my 1022 and this is what I did.
Buffer
Titanium Extractor
Volquartsen Extended mag release
Full size scope rail
Keystone sporting arms tundra gray thumbhole stock
ER Shaw .920 threaded barrel
Thread protector
Volquartsen hammer kit
Volquartsen Auto bolt release

The whole build cost me about $335 not counting the basic rifle or scope. I took the rifle to the range yesterday and was amazed at how well it shoots at 50 yards. she is also now suppressor ready!

 

[PO2Hammer]

The Volquartsen hammer is a huge improvement over the stock trigger and far cheaper than replacing the whole trigger unit.
I also added the Williams receiver sight and it has been a big help, but seems a little fragile and difficult to adjust in the field because of the tiny screws.

 

[kBob]

First thing I did was improve the sights, I chose Tech sites over a scope at the time and have been happy ...until being recently diagnosed as having cateracts...

Next I added a sturdy set of sling swivels and a GI web sling.

The I went to an Appleseed event......missed it by THIS much ( 2 points IIRC)
and that was mainly because of lost rounds on mag changes against time.

As a result my next mod was an extended mag release ( someone gave me an old Ramline still in the bag a decade earlier and it had been just sitting in a the gun parts box)

Also recognized the loss of time with the standard bolt lock so when I had the thing apart to do the mag realese I used a chanisaw file to modify the bolt lock/release to make it an auto release.

Next was the trigger, took it appart and reshaped the hammer knotch slightly, polished it and the sear and polished the points of contact on all parts. Did this by hand using an old lanski knife sharpening system and holding the stones in my hand on the tailgate of my pick up while waiting for my kids to do karate classes. Taint rocket science but needs attention to detail and steady hands.

Got to go to Rimfire Central if you have not yet.

Notice that all my mods, other than the Tech sights, together were cheaper than buying a new hammer......
.....and got me very familure with the inner workings and hidden mechanisms of my rifle.

I have since bought an extra stock and cut that one down for the kids so they can shoot my 10/22 with little effort.

-kBob