How to modify a ruger 10/22

[impartial]

Just thought I'd offer some information on how to upgrade and modify your 10/22. Its pretty basic but I think the photos will help out people that may not be familiar with the rifle.

Here is the tutorial. We made a few modifications including adding a .920 barrel, auto bolt release, recoil buffer, extended magazine release.

How to modify a Ruger 10/22 mag release, recoil buffer, charging handle, bull barrel.

Enjoy.
For questions PM me or email me at
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[Canon4487]

Very good write up. I have been wanting to get a 10/22, there are just so many different ways to go. I really like the stock you have and will probably go that rount, insted of a "black gun" look as I just got a 522. Any recommendations as to the best stock to go with (with the thumb hole like yours). I was thinking a blue laminated wood with a stainless bull barrel and stainless scope.

 

[Canon4487]

Also, have you had any experience, or heard any pros/cons on the bullpup stock for the 10/22. I have just never owned or shot a bullpup style rifle, and this would be a cheap way to get somewhat of a feel for them.

 

[Joe Vaquero]

I was really happy with the Boyd's evolution stock on my 1022. I also went with a Whistlepig octagonal barrel. The Whistlepigs are aluminum with a steel liner. This keeps the weight down and keeps the gun from being front heavy. I traded mine off for a deer rifle, but I still miss it

 

[Canon4487]

Wow, thank you Joe, but I must say I don't like you for showing me to these two companys as I want to start ordering parts NOW! This is exactly the type of stuff I was hoping for. I know it may be silly, but I just want a totally off the wall crazy colored 10/22 plinker. Thanks again!

 

[impartial]

thanks for reading!

I recommend boyds gun stocks...

the SS evolution looks really cool mine is called the blaster its very comfortable.

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[Joe Vaquero]

Canon4487, if you've already got the bug then be sure to stay away from Heiers at customruger1022s.com Because his jeweled match bolts and custom charging handles will really cause you to need a cold shower

 

[impartial]

I was thinking about doing a tutorial on bolt jeweling... hmmm what do you guys think

 

[Joe Vaquero]

I think a detailed user friendly method of jeweling 10/22 bolts would be a big hit

 

[impartial]

I will work on that for you.

 

[Canon4487]

Damn you guys! Lol! You were right Joe, those are some gorgeous guns. You guys both seem to be very knowledgeable in the way of the 10/22. Call me crazy, but I think I want a bullpup stock. Is there alot of work in making that happen? Also, I don't know why, but I just want a 10/22 that really stands out. Are the bullpup kits aluminum, and if so do you think having it anodized would cause any problems. I'm sorry I have so many questions, I don't mean to be a bother, but you guys seem to know your stuff, and I am not a fan of having to search all over to get answers that a member on here may know off the top of his/her head. But either way thank you both for the info thus far.

 

[Canon4487]

Considering I am not going to be keeping any of the stock parts such as: the stock, barrel, trigger, bolt, etc.. Could I not just piece one together. I'm sorry if this is a dumb question. But I don't really NEED another gun, but it would be better for me and my wallet if I could just order a component every paycheck until I have it all. Again, sorry if I am missing something crucial that would require me to start with a stock 10/22

 

[impartial]

Yeah you have to get an FFL transfer on the receiver of the 10/22. There is always one part of the firearm that is actually considered "the firearm" and not just a modified part. Usually its the receiver although on the AR's its the lower assembly.

So my suggestion. Go find a used 10/22 where the receiver is intact. Buy it for cheap. Strip it down and start ordering parts for it.

Let me make a suggestion. The bull pup stock is a piece of ****. Don't buy one you will be disappointed, that is if you actually want to shoot this gun at the range, backyard or anywhere and have it be comfortable and accurate.

You need to decide why you are building this rifle. What purpose will your rifle server i.e. ... bench shooting, standing shooting, hunting, tactical use or any of the other applications it could serve.

Once you decide that, get back to me and I will try to help you out.

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[impartial]

Just thought I'd throw this out there. I see that you want something that stands out right?

Check this out. Your bull pup idea got me thinking above and beyond.

Center Balanced Systems

these jacks owe me for posting for them haha.... I have yet to build one of these though.

 

[CraigC]

If you plan on using very few if any stock parts, you're really better off buying an aftermarket receiver. I built my latest with one from Nodak/Spud and it is excellent. It's all CNC machined with a hard anodized finish and features a flat receiver top that utilizes Marlin 336 type scope mounts with bigger 8-40 screws. They also have a proprietary AR-style rear sight or an integral rear sight/picatinny rail. Tactical Innovations also has an excellent deal on brand new, hard anodized, CNC machined trigger housings or complete trigger groups.

http://www.nodakspud.com
http://www.tacticalinc.com

 

[impartial]

very attractive 10/22

 

[Canon4487]

Thanks a ton Impartial for all of your help and imput. You aren't kidding about those CBS kits being different! Looks like something out of a video game based in the future! The things I would do to get my hands on one of their Saiga conversions! But I think I have decided a bench shooter built to my taste to be the best choice. What range can I expect a purpose built 10/22 to be accurate out to though?

 

[Canon4487]

And also thank you as well Craig, digging those sights and the green/black combination.

 

[impartial]

I think most would agree that you can be really accurate at about 100 yards. That's going to be a give or take obviously but to throw a number out there that's what I would say.

Also the ammo you use is going to make all the difference.

I can tell you that personally my rifle is set up for bench shooting and it is very accurate up to 100 yards.

I would say its dropping off about 10-12 inches at 150 yards. But I will also tell you that I would not recommend using anything longer than an 18 inch barrel and honestly a 16 inch barrel is probably ideal. Longer barrel does not equal greater accuracy, at least it doesn't with the .22.


Check out what I did with mine.



And if its truly accuracy you are after.... skip all steps and just buy a new trigger group. It probably has more effect on accuracy than any other modification.

P.S. and if its REALLY REALLY accuracy you are after. Do not buy a .22 they are not accurate.
Enjoy! BE SAFE!

 

[Canon4487]

Thats what I was figuring as well, judging off my 522. Which works out well because the range only goes out to 100 yrds. I had my mind made up on building a Remington 700 for long range and I like the feel of them. But I don't have a good place to go to make it worth my while/money. I'm not at all a hunter, I like animals too much, but don't get me wrong if that is what someone likes to do I definitely don't place any judgement. I really like the look of your stock, and I have handled one that looks simular to yours and it was very ergo friendly. The look below is kind of the color combo I want, but I want the wood grain look to stay on it not be painted over.



Would a 3x-9x be enough magnifacation or do I need to go with more. If you have a scope you recommend around the $150-$200 (pref. stainless) I am all ears (eyes really). Also I am sorry for all the questions but you are being a very big help in my choice of my next gun. I am just going to have to order piece by piece that way I will have exactly what I want as I am not financially able to order it all at once. Have to keep my priorities/needs in mind.

 

[Canon4487]

Tell me if I am bugging you with all my questions, I know I should probably just search around and so as to not seem lazy.

 

[impartial]

You're not bugging me at all. I was in your shoes about 2 years ago and someone helped me out and they said to me

"I was in your shoes 3 years ago"

haha thats just how it is I mean with everything, you are smart to ask the questions and take the time to find out what you actually need.

Here is the major question. Are you dead set on a .22?

 

[Canon4487]

I wouldn't say dead set, but I also don't want to have to spend $2 a rd, and I really like what all is available for the 10/22. But I am def open to suggestions. Did you have something in mind?

 

[impartial]

Ok hear me out on this. Say you guy buy a ruger 10/22 for 200 bucks and add say at least $400 in mods if you figure, $100 stock, $100 barrel, $200 trigger group.

At best you still really only have a 100-150yard rifle. Sure you can buy .22 rounds for 15 bucks a 500 or something. But they are definitely not accurate and it will never hold groups with that garbage ammo.

so theres $600 right off the bat for your .22

My suggestion. Buy a .223. Look at the Mini-14 look at the saigas hell look at the AR.

for say 400 bucks you can pick up a saiga .223 and for the same amount of $600 bucks including initial cost of the rifle you can convert it. Slap a decent scope on that thing and it will be far more accurate than any .22 out there.

.223 is a great target shooting round and its pretty damn cheap to shoot.

You can grab some American Eagle tactical 55 gr FMJ's for around $0.36 a shot or about $368.45 / 1000 rounds. Now that is fairly accurate ammo.

Or pick up some Tulammo stuff for about $0.19 a shot or $189.50 for 1000 rounds.

And now, not only do you have an accurate rifle (compared to a .22) but now you have a deadly rifle with capabilities of at least 300 yards.

consider it at least

 

[Canon4487]

You make a very good point on that. I have owned a Bushmaster AR, and really liked it, though I didnt add anthing to it, or even get to shoot it much. I'm liking the Mini-14 idea, and it seems to have pretty good selection of aftermarket products as well. I've already found some laminate stocks I like alot. I don't want to go for a "black rifle" look, as it is far too common. I also didn't take into consideration that I'm not going to go out and rapid fire it or anything of that nature, so it doesn't really matter much now that you brought that to my attention.