10/22 project ideas, feedback needed

[MasterDisaster]

Looking at doing some work on my 10/22 now that my SR9 project is completed.

I want to lighten up the trigger, install a bipod, and probably get a new .920 barrel. Might also get a new stock to complete the set. Here are the products I'm looking at:

Volquartsen Hammer Kit: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/163143/volquartsen-target-hammer-with-bushings-ruger-10-22

E.R. Shaw Bull Barrel: http://www.1022racerifle.com/category/barrels/ruger-1022-lr-barrels/er-shaw/165x920-threaded-end-blued-barrel_er165b.php

Champion Targets Bi-pod: http://www.opticsplanet.com/shooters-ridge-rock-mount-adjustable-bipod-6-9-inches-40854.html

Floating barrel stock: http://www.blackhawk.com/product/Axiom-RF-Ruger-1022-Rifle-Stock,1371,166.htm

Ruger BX-25 magazine: http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shooting/Firearm-Components/1022-Accessories|/pc/104792580/c/104717880/sc/104815080/Ruger174-BX-258482-Magazine/1229746.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fshooting-firearm-components-10-22-accessories%2F_%2FN-1102328%2FNe-582%3FWTz_srn%3DBy%2BType%26WTz_st%3DGuidedNav%26WTz_stype%3DGNU&WTz_l=Unknown%3Bcat104815080


I already have a nice weaver 4x28 scope. Looking for feedback on all these products or recommendations for other products. I will be buying this stuff piece by piece over time and budget is limited, so please don't recommend anything much more expensive than what is listed.

 

[BlkHawk73]

Volquartsen Hammer Kit: Decent bare bones kit. Gives about a 2.5# feel to the trigger yet won't eliminate the pre-travel creep. Not a biggie if this is to be more fun than serious.

E.R. Shaw Bull Barrel: http: Have an ER Shaw bbl, albeit a 17HM2 one but regardless, it's darn accuarte.

Champion Targets Bi-pod: Save yourself some $$ and buy the one from Ruger.

Floating barrel stock: Not my style but this is all yours.

Ruger BX-25 magazine: Add to another order and save some shipping.

 

[Ladobe]

I put a Volquartsen target sear kit in along with their target hammer kit in mine. Went with a Whiteface Mountain Match .920 fluted barrel, Boyds Burchell laminated thumbhole stock.

You also might think about a... barrel comp, bolt recoil buffer, auto bolt release, extender magazine release, more scope.

 

[MasterDisaster]

If the hammer kit drops the pull to less than 3lbs by itself, then what is out a performance sear would do? Would it decrease the creep or crisp up the break? How do these compare to trigger jobs you can do yourself to the stock hammer and sear?

 

[BlkHawk73]

If the hammer kit drops the pull to less than 3lbs by itself, then what is out a performance sear would do? Would it decrease the creep or crisp up the break? How do these compare to trigger jobs you can do yourself to the stock hammer and sear?

A simple hammer change should bring it down in the 2 1/2# range. I've found the VQ gives a bit lighter result and the Power Custom gives a bit smoother result. How they compare to a DIY job with the factory parts all depends on the individual's ability. Try that and take the chance but remember, go past the verrrrry fine line and those ruined parts are still what you have and they're useless.
If you want a REALLY nice one and not spend a lot look at the Kidd trigger kit. Intended for the polymer housing but do on occasion work and drop-in perfectly on the alloy housings.

 

[MasterDisaster]

You said "do on occasion" drop in. Does that mean fitting is most likely required?

 

[Richbaker]

You can get the mags for a LOT less from CDNN (19.99 on sale) or Midway.... Cabelas is ridiculously expensive. For almost everything.

 

[BlkHawk73]

You said "do on occasion" drop in. Does that mean fitting is most likely required?

Depends on your particular housing. These are intended for the polymer housing which are manufactured with stricter tolerances than the alloy ones so depending how off the alloy one may be is the determining factor in if this kit is truly "drop-in" or not. On mine it was, others I know were but others I also know did require fitting. They do give THE finest trigger from all the parts kits available

 

[Chuckfish]

Wow,I can't get past how many of you buy a 10-22 and make all these changes. I have two 10-22's. One is a 1976 200 yr. rifle and has had thousands of rounds thru it, no breakages and it's a sweet comfy gun that works great as is. The other is a 1987 10-22 carbine,again never modified and shoots extremely well. They both have put many squirrls and rabbits in the pot. Protected my garden from groundhogs and skunks. Taken a few cyotes at 50 yds or less. I've never felt the need to change anything...If it ain't broke why fix it. the 10-22 is a great rifle as is outa the box. imho

 

[m657]

take a look at

pretty nice as is....

Mine is about 15 years old, I did upgrade the trigger & add a Harris bipod.
It will put 25 through your fingernail at 50 yards!

 

[DDubya]

A 10/22 is like Legos for adults. You can do all kinds of things to them to personalize them. Like the man said, they work great out of the box, but a lot of us just can't leave them alone.

 

[MasterDisaster]

So I am revising my thinking towards this project. Rather than get a new stock and barrel I'm thinking I will do work to the factory stock myself and get my barrel recrowned and chamber redrilled.

For the stock, I'm thinking I will saw off the part of the stock the barrel band goes on, then sand out the inside of the stock to free float the barrel. Then I'll glass bed the action and send the barrel to a smith to be "accurized". I might restain the stock too, thinking a near-black finish to the wood.

Still thinking I'll install the Volquartsen hammer kit and sturm-ruger bipod (will have to drill for sling mounts).

Also decided I'm getting weaver see-thru mounts for my scope.

 

[MasterDisaster]

Proceeded with my plan and took the saw and sand paper to my factory stock. Cut the stock shorter, removed the barrel band and sanded the inside of the stock to free float the barrel. Very pleased with the change in looks. Going to the range today to test performance next to my dads unmodified 10/22.

Lots of work ahead of me. I still need to sand out the front of the stock to remove some blemishes from the sawing, need to strip the factory finish, lightly sand the stock, refinish the stock, and glass-bed the action.

I'll post an update after I go test it today.

 

[5X5]

Looks like fun. If you want a darker look you could try Minwax Jacobean or ebony. I did an unfinished laminated stock, (already on the dark side) and used Jacobean, removed a lot of it with thinner, and rubbed satin clear on it. Came out pretty nice. Free floating always seems like a good idea, but I’m not sweating bedding my .22’s yet. I’d look at KIDD trigger kits and related parts if you can budget them. Hammer, sear, spacers – can all add up, and the kit rocks. A lot of people seem to have luck with just a hammer swap. I’d much rather do that than file a stock hammer. I’m looking at KIDD bolts now. I wish Ruger’s stuff was made so well, but I’m beginning to start having better luck with my takedown now. It seems to run fine hot, band and all. Still, more KIDD parts on order.