One of the common threads is that a lot of us do modify the 10/22. Just cruise around www.rimfirecentral.com for examples of how far folks have gone in their quest for an 'Ultimate 10/22'.
For many of us the Ruger with its aftermarket support is a (relatively) inexpensive way to cut our teeth on basic 'gunsmithing' (for lack of a better word). The 10/22 is elegant in its relative simplicity and it is not a compicated design with lots and lots of parts.
It well known, documented and lots of shared knowledge out there.
Want to practice cutting checkering?
- The standard wood stock is a good way to try your hand at this skill if 'ya screw it up you can find a take-off for about $30
Want to practice crowning a barrel or reaming a different spec chamber?
- The stock barrels (take offs) are pretty cheap and the cost of the tools (excluding the machine) are reasonable.
Want to experiment on fine-tuning a trigger?
- See above for take-offs and low cost (if 'ya mess it up)
Want to practicing jeweling a bolt?
- See above for take-offs and low cost (if 'ya mess it up)
I currently own 2 10/22s and am considering a 3rd to keep in "stock trim'. Both have replacement stocks (Predator T-Rex) and aftermarket barrels (1 Green Mountain bull barrel in 22lr and the other RimfireTech in .17Mach 2). At some point I'll work on the triggers but I'm pretty happy with 5 shot groups that I can cover with a nickle at 50yards from both.
For many of us the Ruger with its aftermarket support is a (relatively) inexpensive way to cut our teeth on basic 'gunsmithing' (for lack of a better word). The 10/22 is elegant in its relative simplicity and it is not a compicated design with lots and lots of parts.
It well known, documented and lots of shared knowledge out there.
Want to practice cutting checkering?
- The standard wood stock is a good way to try your hand at this skill if 'ya screw it up you can find a take-off for about $30
Want to practice crowning a barrel or reaming a different spec chamber?
- The stock barrels (take offs) are pretty cheap and the cost of the tools (excluding the machine) are reasonable.
Want to experiment on fine-tuning a trigger?
- See above for take-offs and low cost (if 'ya mess it up)
Want to practicing jeweling a bolt?
- See above for take-offs and low cost (if 'ya mess it up)
I currently own 2 10/22s and am considering a 3rd to keep in "stock trim'. Both have replacement stocks (Predator T-Rex) and aftermarket barrels (1 Green Mountain bull barrel in 22lr and the other RimfireTech in .17Mach 2). At some point I'll work on the triggers but I'm pretty happy with 5 shot groups that I can cover with a nickle at 50yards from both.