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Post by Sasquatch on Apr 25, 2011 5:36:00 GMT -5
So I'm stuck here in the hospital, and I need to kill time by encouraging my forum buddies to waste their time answering my posts! ;D Thanks in advance.
I have a ruger 10-22 rifle in stainless steel. It's not the carbine, sporting a significantly longer barrel and a no barrel band. I bought mine at wally world years ago and from what wikipedia tells me they still sell it exclusively, which might help you all figure out the gun I have. (being here I can't post any pics)
The gun functions very reliably and already groups pretty well for an out-of-the-box rifle, so I want to do it justice and fix it up proper.
I plan to buy an aftermarket trigger, as the production one is the typical lawyer-mandated 500 lb version.
I also plan to put a good scope on it.
What else can I/should I do?
Let me have it.
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Post by drs on Apr 25, 2011 5:54:32 GMT -5
First & most important, We all hope your Son is recovering well. Now concerning your Ruger 10/22. I remember reading that Ruger made a special run of their 10/22's for Wal-Mart back in the late 90's. So it might have collector's value, but I don't know. If you're wanting to replace the trigger, www.midwayusa.com has just about any brand of replacement triggers you would need. Some, though require that a qualified Gunsmith install them, but there are also parts you can buy that will modify your factory trigger too. Hope this helps. 
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Post by tenring on Apr 25, 2011 6:06:28 GMT -5
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Post by parson on Apr 25, 2011 7:02:32 GMT -5
If you aren't already aware of this site www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/index.phpit is a wellspring of info on all things rimfire. I don't have a 10/22 but I picked up helpful tips for my Rem. 597. And, still praying for your son to have a speedy recovery. |
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Post by Sasquatch on Apr 25, 2011 7:07:53 GMT -5
First & most important, We all hope your Son is recovering well. Now concerning your Ruger 10/22. I remember reading that Ruger made a special run of their 10/22's for Wal-Mart back in the late 90's. So it might have collector's value, but I don't know. If you're wanting to replace the trigger, www.midwayusa.com has just about any brand of replacement triggers you would need. Some, though require that a qualified Gunsmith install them, but there are also parts you can buy that will modify your factory trigger too. Hope this helps. Thank you... the well wishes of you, Parson and everyone else truely mean a lot. Things like that make this forum a pleasure to be a part of. I will still update my initial post. |
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Post by drs on Apr 25, 2011 7:29:32 GMT -5
Thank you... the well wishes of you, Parson and everyone else truely mean a lot. Things like that make this forum a pleasure to be a part of. I will still update my initial post. You're welcome and please do keep us all up-to-date on your Son's medical condition. I know what you mean about forums, as they are quite helpful. I know I would be VERY LONELY without access to them. Sometimes I have the feeling that "Hoosiers", that move to Ky, aren't all that welcome.  Been here three years, this comming July 2nd, and really don't know anyone outside the few neighbors I have, and then I just see them very seldom. VERY different life from what I had, living in Evansville. People here are friendly but hard to get to know.  |
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Post by chicobrownbear on Apr 25, 2011 22:07:17 GMT -5
Are you going for a certain look or are you just looking for a committee build? Remember camels are horses built by committee.
I can't wait to put a Tactical Solutions barrel on mine, but that's just me.
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Post by Sasquatch on Apr 25, 2011 22:23:22 GMT -5
Are you going for a certain look or are you just looking for a committee build? Remember camels are horses built by committee. I can't wait to put a Tactical Solutions barrel on mine, but that's just me. I guess my "aim" would be accuracy first, then user friendliness. (Within reason...no multi-position stocks or anything too wild) Basically what ideas does everyone have? Y'all might come up with something that never crossed my mind. |
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Post by dbd870 on Apr 26, 2011 4:32:20 GMT -5
I think those are the 2 most important ones right there. A barrel would probably be next on my list.
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Post by drs on Apr 26, 2011 4:49:46 GMT -5
I think those are the 2 most important ones right there. A barrel would probably be next on my list. Isn't Ruger now threading their barrels into their Model 10/22 & Model 77/22's?  My Brother bought a Ruger 77/22 LR & the barrel is threaded into the action unlike the older model where the barrel was held by two screws. |
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Post by dbd870 on Apr 27, 2011 4:25:43 GMT -5
I hadn't heard that
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Post by danf on Apr 27, 2011 20:43:39 GMT -5
I don't have a 10/22 and I don't believe I have ever shot one, but I think the most common things I see are the barrel, an extended magazine release and an aftermarket trigger.
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Post by irishhunter on May 3, 2011 8:46:33 GMT -5
Trigger
Auto Release plate
bolt buffer
Extended bolt handle and upgraded spring
Barrell depending what you want to do
And most important A SUPPRESOR - Best thing I ever got for my 22
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Post by dbd870 on May 4, 2011 4:32:48 GMT -5
I have been considering doing that to mine
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Been here three years, this comming July 2nd, and really don't know anyone outside the few neighbors I have, and then I just see them very seldom. VERY different life from what I had, living in Evansville. People here are friendly but hard to get to know. 
My Brother bought a Ruger 77/22 LR & the barrel is threaded into the action unlike the older model where the barrel was held by two screws.
