Appleseed shoot stock and parts help

[blackwolfe]

I'm participating in an Appleseed shoot in April. This will be my third, and will be joined by some friends shooting their first which is great. I've been trying to talk some friends into it for some time, unfortunately for me, four of them finally said yes at the same time. I have a 10-22 set up for me, now I need to set up some Ruger 10-22s for the rest of them. I have the 10-22s, but some of them have are older or collectable and have nice walnut stocks that I don't want to get messed up and keep original. I need to get some cheap carbine stocks and at least one youth stock to set up for sling swivels. I plan to make the stocks available to the local AS shoot boss and maybe the rifles themselves for future Appleseeds.

What I need to know is for swivel installation for the for-end should I get the wood screw type, or the machine screw type? What distance from the butt and for-end tip should I mount the studs? I know there are several brands available, any one brand better or preferred over another?

I also need to get some extended mag releases, auto bolt releases, swivels, slings, scope rails, and rings to get the 10-22s set up to be more efficient for Appleseed. Any recommendations for specific parts or other gun preparations I should do? I may set up at least one of the 10-22s with military style peep sights, and the rest with scopes that I have on hand, but I have to see what I have for that. I'm concerned that the scopes I have around are center fire scopes with 100 yard parallax and won't be able to focus well at 25 meters. Should I be concerned about that? I wasn't planning on trying to get this many 10-22s Appleseed ready at once, so I need to keep cost down to get them all prepared. Any changes other than basic rifle modifications to be workable for Appleseed such as trigger, bolt, or barrel work, will have to wait until another time when I can afford it.

The shooters will be two sisters that I have known for many years and the sons of one of the sisters. Their experience ranges from a very little experience and knowledge, to some youth rimfire instruction, to more trigger time with less instruction.

Any recommendations or suggestions you can make would be appreciated. Thank you

 

[wwb]

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What I need to know is for swivel installation for the for-end should I get the wood screw type, or the machine screw type? What distance from the butt and for-end tip should I mount the studs? I know there are several brands available, any one brand better or preferred over another?..........

There are so many guys building 10/22s that the plain-jane "hardwood" (usually birch) stocks are a dime a dozen. Typical price for a take-off carbine stock is $20 - $25. Walnut or tiger-stripe maple is a different story. Check local gun shows or try a WTB here in the classifieds.

As to the sling swivel..... for the carbine stock, the front swivel mounts on the barrel band..... remove the screw, insert the swivel between the ends of the band, reinstall the screw (through the hole in the swivel) and tighten.

http://unclemikes.com/accessories/rifle-swivels/ruger-auto-single-shot-carbines

 

[ArmedinAZ]

This is a good 1&1/4" screw-in sling swivel: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/177491/scattergun-technologies-sling-swivel-wood-type-screw-1-1-4-parkerized?cm_vc=ProductFinding

 

[Precision32]

I mount my sling studs 3" from each end of the stock. If the rifle is being set up just for you, get in the prone position and determine where your support hand lands on the stock. Put the forearm stud 1/2" in front of that point.

 

[blackwolfe]

Thanks for the information.
I have seen the Uncle Mikes swivel stud set specifically for the 10-22, but I'll probably take the barrel bands off, so they don't put unintended stress on the barrel.
Wasn't sure where to put the studs into the stock itself, and whether to use the wood screw type, or the machine screw type with a nut on the inside.

 

[Precision32]

I use the wood screw style. I use a 7/32" brad point drill for the first hole, 1/4" deep. This is followed with a 5/32" brad point drill to 1-1/4" deep. The first hole is large enough to keep from splintering out the hole when the unthreaded part of the shank is pulled into the hole.

 

[Iguanason]

I used the Uncle Mike's QD sling swivels on a plastic stock. Just follow the directions, and I like JB Weld for epoxy. Those are one inch, so you have to look to find one inch cotton web slings, which are better than nylon. I would use a 4x rimfire scope and the Game Reaper scope mount for the 10/22. Definitely get an about bolt release, or modify existing. I don't see the need for the extended mag release but that's another easy mod.

 

[blume357]

wood screws and order the slings from apple seed folks... is my best suggestion. If you need a basic woodstock I think I have one or two I could let go to a good cause like this.... just private message or email me.