Stupid ? for the 10/22 afficionados

[E4 No More]

The last time that I looked for a Ruger 10/22 was back in the early 90's and your choice was limited. I recall seeing a 10/22 with either night sights or fiber optic sights awhile back, but haven't seen one lately now that I'm considering purchasing one. Does anyone know the particular sub-model for this 10/22 if it is still available?

[Capbyrd]

The following models are current models that are available with a fiber optic front sight.  

1168 (10/22 Compact) 

21104 (10/22 50th anniversary collectors series 25 round mag)

21105 (10/22 50th anniversary collectors series 10 round mag)

11125 (10/22 takedown davidson's exclusive)

11153 (10/22 takedown camo davidson's exclusive)

 

 

Hope that helps. 

[mikegideon]

Mr. Ruger! :)

[E4 No More]

The following models are current models that are available with a fiber optic front sight.  

1168 (10/22 Compact) 

21104 (10/22 50th anniversary collectors series 25 round mag)

21105 (10/22 50th anniversary collectors series 10 round mag)

11125 (10/22 takedown davidson's exclusive)

11153 (10/22 takedown camo davidson's exclusive)

 

 

Hope that helps. 

Thanks, Cap. I assume that Compact is the only thing to be found nowadays? Easier to just add the crap I want? I ask because Wallyworld has basic 10/22's on sale for $205. I balked because it was just basic. I don't feel the need for a takedown model although early reports that I read were that they were actually more accurate...which seem counter-intuitive.

[Oh Shoot]

Thanks, Cap. I assume that Compact is the only thing to be found nowadays?...

 

Compact model has always been relatively rare to find at local gun stores.

 

Ruger does sell fiber optic sets separately, might be cheaper from the actual manufacturers, dunno.

 

http://shopruger.com/Sights-Lights-Lasers/products/2323/

 

- OS

[E4 No More]

I'll have to get on Ruger's site now I'm off work's network. They have a firewall that blocks weapons sites.

[z0mbies fear me]

I just bought one that was on sale and added these fiber optic sights for $19.99

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/715234/williams-fire-sight-set-ruger-10-22-aluminum-black-fiber-optic-green

[Murgatroy]

I think the biggest appeal of the 10/22 is that you can buy a cheap $200 one brand new and make it what you want fairly cheap. Or rather expensive if that is your style.

[E4 No More]

Thanks guys!

[SingleStack]

you know  if it was me id try to find an older used one. wish i still had mine

[graycrait]

best thing would be to get a cheap 10/22, academy sports has plain janes for 199.00 I believe.  Then go to this website to see what you might want to do to it.  When it comes to 1022s, stock is never fun. http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/index.php

 

If all you ever want to do is shoot whatever ammo you can find then probably leave it stock with optics that will support minute of squirrel head.  Ruger stock barrels are good barrels with good bores with loose chambers to accommodate whatever ammo is shoved into the magazine.  If you want to make a stock gun shoot lights out then you need a trigger job, which you can do yourself or send it here:   http://brimstonegunsmithing.com/ruger-1022-1/ or just replace the stock hammer with a Volquartsen hammer or install a Kidd trigger kit.  Next step is to get your OEM barrel rechambered and get your bolt headspaced and the firing pin "pinned' so that it hits the rim in the same place every time.  You can buy an aftermarket bolt and barrel but if you like the way your stock gun looks then send the bolt and barrel to this guy: https://sites.google.com/site/quesplace/

[E4 No More]

best thing would be to get a cheap 10/22, academy sports has plain janes for 199.00 I believe.  Then go to this website to see what you might want to do to it.  When it comes to 1022s, stock is never fun. http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/index.php

 

If all you ever want to do is shoot whatever ammo you can find then probably leave it stock with optics that will support minute of squirrel head.  Ruger stock barrels are good barrels with good bores with loose chambers to accommodate whatever ammo is shoved into the magazine.  If you want to make a stock gun shoot lights out then you need a trigger job, which you can do yourself or send it here:   http://brimstonegunsmithing.com/ruger-1022-1/ or just replace the stock hammer with a Volquartsen hammer or install a Kidd trigger kit.  Next step is to get your OEM barrel rechambered and get your bolt headspaced and the firing pin "pinned' so that it hits the rim in the same place every time.  You can buy an aftermarket bolt and barrel but if you like the way your stock gun looks then send the bolt and barrel to this guy: https://sites.google.com/site/quesplace/

Why not get the Target version then?

[hipower]

I should let graycrait answer this, as I think he has more experience with 22 of all kinds than anyone I've every met or know. But I think the "in house" version from Ruger, as good as it can be, can be easily topped by some of his recommendations. Just my humble opinion.

[Oh Shoot]

IMNSHO, whatever else you do with a 10/22, the factory extractor should be changed out to a Volquartsen or similar, period. Almost all feeding probs/jams, "only liking certain ammo", etc.,  masquerade as this and that, but are actually simply due to the sub par design of the factory extractor not holding the round optimally all the way back to the ejector.

 

You can also file the factory one to the better angle, but it's still not as strong as the Volquartsen, MIM vs hardened A2 steel.

 

- OS

Edited December 5, 2014 by Oh Shoot

[graycrait]

Oh Shoot has it right on the extractor. I have VQ extractors on my 3 1022s and routinely but them in folks' 1022s who are having ejection issues.  

 

The hammer forged spiral looking Target 10/22 barrels are really nice barrels, although even they may need a chamber tweak.  The trigger in the 1022 Target still needs help.  The only thing "target" about the new 1022 Targets is the barrel and for the money they want for one I would still get a plain jane and my own aftermarket barrel and cobble some sort of trigger job together.

 

Remember when you have a target barrel you still need to find a subsonic ammo that particular barrel likes.  Feddersen right here in TN makes a dandy target barrel.  http://www.1022rifle.com/

 

If you want to talk aftermarket 10/22 barrels one of our forum members, Plinker4life, has a nice collection of some of the finest on the market:  Kidd, McGowen, Feddersen, etc.

 

What I don't like about target barrels is the weight of a full .920 barrel.  My favorite is this one:  http://www.gmriflebarrel.com/17-heavy-taper-sporter-replacement-barrel-22lr/

 

My second favorite 1022 barrel is this one: http://www.gmriflebarrel.com/10-22-running-boar-target-barrel-blue-long-rifle/  This is a great barrel to put in an offhand stock to hit moving targets using a red dot.

 

If I had more cash than sense I would get a Feddersen 17" Heavy Taper barrel, Kidd trigger kit in a Ruger OEM Poly trigger housing, send a Ruger bolt to Que, bed this in a B&C target/varmint stock or get one of these:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Victor-Company-USA/223957060947899  then I would have to get a serious scope and unfortunately would have to buy ammo that costs over 10 cents a round at least. 

 

But if you are feeling froggy then followup what these guys are doing:  http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=509155

Edited December 5, 2014 by graycrait