10/22 Back To Normal (Almost)

[AzShooter1]

This particular rifle was given recently to me by an old friend. I changed it for Steel Challenge shooting and everything was given to me by friends. I caught the bug and since I had all the parts from Glenn' gun left over I decided to build a new target rifle.

It now looks the same as original except I used a Magpull Hunter stock. It still has the original trigger from Ruger. I bought a BX trigger for it but I just don't like it. It gives me a 3 pound 3 ounce trigger that's nice but not what I really want.

I bought the Kidd trigger kit and should be able to go down as low at 1.5 pounds. The kit is on it's way but I'll put it into the OEM trigger group later this week.

Now I have two 10/22s. They are addicting and I'll bet I get another to work on. This one was easy and inexpensive. Next one I build I'll get all the parts and do it myself.

 

[dobegrant.45]

I didn’t own a 10/22 when I retired, don’t know why just never did, now it is 8 of them.nice looking gun

 

[Mobuck]

I've been thinking about buying an aftermarket 10-22 receiver just so I can utilize the bunch of accumulated parts laying around. Should come out cheaper than buying a used 10-22?

 

[Kevin]

This particular rifle was given recently to me by an old friend. I changed it for Steel Challenge shooting and everything was given to me by friends. I caught the bug and since I had all the parts from Glenn' gun left over I decided to build a new target rifle.

It now looks the same as original except I used a Magpull Hunter stock. It still has the original trigger from Ruger. I bought a BX trigger for it but I just don't like it. It gives me a 3 pound 3 ounce trigger that's nice but not what I really want.

I bought the Kidd trigger kit and should be able to go down as low at 1.5 pounds. The kit is on it's way but I'll put it into the OEM trigger group later this week.

Now I have two 10/22s. They are addicting and I'll bet I get another to work on. This one was easy and inexpensive. Next one I build I'll get all the parts and do it myself.

I’ve got one 10/22 with all Kidd parts. The trigger is especially nice. It’s the 2 stage lightest trigger they offer. Just amazing.

I’ve also wanted to get another just to trick it out.

Let us know how everything turns out.

 

[bear007]

So I'm new to 10/22's but looking to tinker in my retirement. Who or where are some good sources for buying parts for upgrades or to build one?

On that note, just curious if $400 is a good price for a used Davidson Exclusive takedown model #21182? It has stainless barrel, magpul takedown stock, all 4 mags and the scope rail attached, I don't know if it has the box, manual or anything else.

 

[laterider7]

So I'm new to 10/22's but looking to tinker in my retirement. Who or where are some good sources for buying parts for upgrades or to build one?

On that note, just curious if $400 is a good price for a used Davidson Exclusive takedown model #21182? It has stainless barrel, magpul takedown stock, all 4 mags and the scope rail attached, I don't know if it has the box, manual or anything else.
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That Magpul stock is about $115. So if you purchase a new regular takedown model at around $360 and add that stock you are at around $475. I'd say that is an ok deal if its good condition. The model you have pictured also has the fiber optic sights which I do have on a different model but those don't come on a regular takedown model, I'd see it as a plus if you want to stay with open sights.

 

[bear007]

That Magpul stock is about $115. So if you purchase a new regular takedown model at around $360 and add that stock you are at around $475. I'd say that is an ok deal if its good condition. The model you have pictured also has the fiber optic sights which I do have on a different model but those don't come on a regular takedown model, I'd see it as a plus if you want to stay with open sights.

Thanks

 

[laterider7]

Thanks

Your welcome. I'm relatively new to 10/22s but have 4 at the moment. I have one standard 10/22 takedown that I later added a Houge takedown stock to but have also become a fan of Magpul. I have a Ruger PCC that is a takedown and I put a Magpul takedown stock on it. If I'd bought the Magul PCC stock before the 10/22 Hogue, I might have bought the Magul stock like you pictured for my 10/22. I think the Magpuls are more versatile and I like how the Magpul takedown stocks link together when taken down, they have some cool storage, different available comb heights and lastly have an availble red dot mount that goes on the barrel. Geez, I'm talking myself into one of these models now!
Good luck and I'm sure others will be along to give you some input and good to have from some folks with more experience.

 

[bear007]

I have the PC carbine myself and put the Magpul FDE takedown stock on it with a red dot. It's a great shooting gun and eats any ammo. I wanted the PC carbine in40 S&W but when I made up my mind to buy it Ruger discontinued it 2 months earlier ... and I haven't seen 1 since.

I just started with the 10/22's, bought the standard Collector's Series rifle #31191. I'm really thinking about adding a takedown and saw the 1 above at my LGS. I'm just not sure I like the stainless though.

 

[AzShooter1]

I've got one 10/22 with all Kidd parts. The trigger is especially nice. It's the 2 stage lightest trigger they offer. Just amazing.

I've also wanted to get another just to trick it out.

Let us know how everything turns out.

I bought the KIDD Trigger Kit and was all set to put it in my 10/22 housing but mine is Aluminum and the kit is for Polymer housings. It doesn't fit.

I called Kidd today and they sent me an RMA number to send it back.

I then ordered a Power Custom Kit that does work with the Aluminum housing and can get as low as 1 1/2 to 2 pounds. Right where I want to be.

Just for fun I polished the internals of my OEM trigger. It was 6.5 pounds from the factory. It's now 3.3/4 pounds. I can do more stoning tomorrow to see if I can get it down any further.

I love tinkering with my guns.

 

[laterider7]

I have the PC carbine myself and put the Magpul FDE takedown stock on it with a red dot. It's a great shooting gun and eats any ammo. I wanted the PC carbine in40 S&W but when I made up my mind to buy it Ruger discontinued it 2 months earlier ... and I haven't seen 1 since.

I just started with the 10/22's, bought the standard Collector's Series rifle #31191. I'm really thinking about adding a takedown and saw the 1 above at my LGS. I'm just not sure I like the stainless though.

Too many choices! That's a nice collectors model. All my 10/22's are blued except my takedown and I did want a 10/22 with the stainless. My thoughts were with the takedown in stainless would be better for scratches, wear, etc also the silver adjustment collar is present even on the blued takedown. Messed with my ocd on the look! Have fun getting a takedown whatever you pick. I find myself taking the take down a lot to the range, mine seems pretty accurate and cleaning it over a regular 10/22 is a joy.

 

[bear007]

I really wanted the blued barrel because I was thinking about the Magpul OD Green stock with it, just for a different color. Oh well, no rush! I'll figure it out.

 

[bowzette]

I bought a 10/22 once. One night I laid many hundreds of dollars on it and the next day the money had disappeared as had the Ruger. But in its place was an all Kidd with Fedderson 16" bull barrel, and Victor Titan stock with a Sightron T36X scope. Kidd receiver, two stage trigger, bolt, all internals, screws, ect. Not even one Ruger screw left. I have the Gunsmither V block to secure the barrel. I would have saved money if I didn't buy factory 10/22 initially. Obvisiously this is a bench set-up. It weighs a ton and the trigger is set to ounces, but it will keep up with many good bolt rifles using match ammo. I would l put it on par with the small bolt Annies Actually I mounted a 10/22 rifle on a scope!

 

[Hvymax]

I kinda want another one to do the Thompson kit on

 

[bear007]

I bought a 10/22 once. One night I laid many hundreds of dollars on it and the next day the money had disappeared as had the Ruger. But in its place was an all Kidd with Fedderson 16" bull barrel, and Victor Titan stock with a Sightron T36X scope. Kidd receiver, two stage trigger, bolt, all internals, screws, ect. Not even one Ruger screw left. I have the Gunsmither V block to secure the barrel. I would have saved money if I didn't buy factory 10/22 initially. Obvisiously this is a bench set-up. It weighs a ton and the trigger is set to ounces, but it will keep up with many good bolt rifles using match ammo. I would l put it on par with the small bolt Annies Actually I mounted a 10/22 rifle on a scope!

Now you can take all those parts and rebuild the original gun back up, at no cost ... and then start all over again on another vision. Have fun!

Or we can make a deal for me to get those parts from you and build it myself??? Something for me to do in my retirement on these cold snowy days.

 

[bowzette]

Now you can take all those parts and rebuild the original gun back up, at no cost ... and then start all over again on another vision. Have fun!

Or we can make a deal for me to get those parts from you and build it myself??? Something for me to do in my retirement on these cold snowy days.

I sold all the Ruger parts. Got back half + of the original Ruger parts.

 

[laterider7]

I bought a 10/22 once. One night I laid many hundreds of dollars on it and the next day the money had disappeared as had the Ruger. But in its place was an all Kidd with Fedderson 16" bull barrel, and Victor Titan stock with a Sightron T36X scope. Kidd receiver, two stage trigger, bolt, all internals, screws, ect. Not even one Ruger screw left. I have the Gunsmither V block to secure the barrel. I would have saved money if I didn't buy factory 10/22 initially. Obvisiously this is a bench set-up. It weighs a ton and the trigger is set to ounces, but it will keep up with many good bolt rifles using match ammo. I would l put it on par with the small bolt Annies Actually I mounted a 10/22 rifle on a scope!

Bowzette, its hard to 'unsee' that Victor stock! Didn't know those existed and will keep those in mind for some future build or change to my current 10/22 bench rifle build.

 

[bowzette]

laterider when I was shopping for a stock7-8 years ago I think, the Victor Titan was the best deal for the money IMO. I suggest you study the stock at the website-lots of good features. https://victorcompanyusa.com/titan22-rimfire-stock

 

[AzShooter1]

I just put together a new 10/22 from my original parts. All I needed to buy was the receiver and I got one from R&P outfitters for $69. It's a blem but I can't find the defect.

Now I don't have any more spare parts and I have two new rifles.

 

[laterider7]

Now you can take all those parts and rebuild the original gun back up, at no cost ... and then start all over again on another vision. Have fun!

Or we can make a deal for me to get those parts from you and build it myself??? Something for me to do in my retirement on these cold snowy days.

@bear007 - You had also asked about sources of parts. For some stock Ruger stuff I've been using S&P Outfitters. Mostly new takeoff stuff I need for a build at a great price and also completely new BX-Trigger for stellar price. If that is the type of stuff you need, I'd recommend them, Matt at S&P Outfitters is super quick with orders and great communication. For upgrade parts, I'm just learning. Upgrading stocks is simple enough finding what you want at a good price online but things like barrels I've just started. Picked a green mountain barrel for a build, sourced from R&S at a good price but I don't know yet how much better it will be. I'm sure folks can chime in here, KIDD and other high end manufacturers seem to be the normal here.

 

[bear007]

@bear007 - You had also asked about sources of parts. For some stock Ruger stuff I've been using S&P Outfitters. Mostly new takeoff stuff I need for a build at a great price and also completely new BX-Trigger for stellar price. If that is the type of stuff you need, I'd recommend them, Matt at S&P Outfitters is super quick with orders and great communication. For upgrade parts, I'm just learning. Upgrading stocks is simple enough finding what you want at a good price online but things like barrels I've just started. Picked a green mountain barrel for a build, sourced from R&S at a good price but I don't know yet how much better it will be. I'm sure folks can chime in here, KIDD and other high end manufacturers seem to be the normal here.

Thnx @laterider7, I'll definitely check S&P Ourfitters out. I don't really know about 10/22 upgraded parts either but thought maybe I'd try and build one from the ground up.

I'm already stuck on the 1st step, lol! Do I want to build a takedown or a standard?

 

[AzShooter1]

S&POutfitters is where I got my receiver and pins. Great company to do business with. I've got them bookmarked for my next build.

 

[laterider7]

@AzShooter1 @bear007
I just finished my first build from parts today.
Stripped Receiver, Bolt, hardware kit (pins, vblock, action screw), and BX Trigger sourced from S&P Outfitters, really good prices from Matt over there.
Green Mountain Barrel from R&S and X-22 stock from Amazon.
Total cost of parts came in at $450 not including tax and shipping or optic cost.

I just learned about the Victor Titan Stock during the build and I'll likely upgrade to that later after I see how this performs. I've just never put one together before, everything went together very easily and I checked FP with a fresh plastic snap cap that showed good contact that looks like my stock 10/22s. Advice before first range trip welcome.

 

[bear007]

@AzShooter1 @bear007
I just finished my first build from parts today.
Stripped Receiver, Bolt, hardware kit (pins, vblock, action screw), and BX Trigger sourced from S&P Outfitters, really good prices from Matt over there.
Green Mountain Barrel from R&S and X-22 stock from Amazon.
Total cost of parts came in at $450 not including tax and shipping or optic cost.

I just learned about the Victor Titan Stock during the build and I'll likely upgrade to that later after I see how this performs. I've just never put one together before, everything went together very easily and I checked FP with a fresh plastic snap cap that showed good contact that looks like my stock 10/22s. Advice before first range trip welcome.

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Very nice. Only advice I have is take a bunch of ammo and targets. You'll probably have a pile of fun and not want to leave. Let us know how your range trip goes.

 

[laterider7]

Very nice. Only advice I have is take a bunch of ammo and targets. You'll probably have a pile of fun and not want to leave. Let us know how your range trip goes.

Thanks bear007, hoping I can get out this weekend to give it a try! Ammo and targets are ready in the bag.

 

[AzShooter1]

Weather is not too good right now. Tried to go to range today but got rained out. No problem, gives me more time to work on the trigger group.

Next week should be in the '70s so I'm planning a nice long range trip.

Will report.

 

[bear007]

Weather is not too good right now. Tried to go to range today but got rained out. No problem, gives me more time to work on the trigger group.

Next week should be in the '70s so I'm planning a nice long range trip.

Will report.

@AzShooter1,
Hope you get that long range trip in real soon. You have 2 new rifles to shoot in. Hope they both shoot great ... and straight!

Enjoy

PS - I got rained out today also ugh.

 

[laterider7]

@bear007 @AzShooter1

Staying positive we all get out soon, between work and my better half's health not sure for me on going this upcoming weekend.
If I do make it, the warm weather predicted on Sunday will bring in a crowd. I always prepare for such and try to bring at least one item for each range type we have, but you guys know what I really want to try this weekend!