harley08
Blackhawk
I have an original 10/22, my Father bought for me. It dates to 1967.
Interesting thing is that it is a duplicate serial number!
Interesting thing is that it is a duplicate serial number!
DISAPPOINTED W/"NEW" 1022 Trigger Assembly
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bear007
Bearcat
Curious, what is a duplicate serial number?
TINCANBANDIT is back
Single-Sixer
I own 13 10/22 rifles, it became an obsession, built them many different ways, custom made stocks, international model with a blued steel receiver, FGS, SR-22, a couple of target rifles, one with almost no Ruger parts.
I do my own trigger work, polishing surfaces and sometimes replacing springs with aftermarket ones.
I don't mind the plastic trigger housing, but the aluminum ones do look nicer on the classic guns. I was fortunate enough to find some factory aluminum ones in good shape as well as a couple of the black anodized ones from Pike Arms (they now Cerakote them, which is NOT the same).
I do my own trigger work, polishing surfaces and sometimes replacing springs with aftermarket ones.
I don't mind the plastic trigger housing, but the aluminum ones do look nicer on the classic guns. I was fortunate enough to find some factory aluminum ones in good shape as well as a couple of the black anodized ones from Pike Arms (they now Cerakote them, which is NOT the same).
Sgt Duncan
Bearcat
I also read good stuff about Brimstone and sent in a trigger group to receive their treatment. What I received back felt really good but it was mid winter and I just installed it then put it away in the safe. When spring came I took it to the range and the problems started. I tried to contact the company but by now they were closed down. I was very disappointed and believed I had wasted money and ruined a trigger group. After a few months, I learned they had lost their original building and had since relocated and reopened. I contacted them to explain my problems. The owner assured me he would resolve the issues which he did. I am very happy with the result. The owner also apologized for the problems and said they went through a period where one of their employees was turning out substandard work and he is no longer working there. I am very happy with this trigger group and will not hesitate to use them again.
Iroc
Bearcat
I bought a new Ruger 10/22 and was also very disappointed in the factory trigger. The rifle weighed 5lbs 7oz scoped, the trigger pull was 5lbs 13oz. It does go bang when you pull the trigger but It sure doesn't make for a very accurate gun when the trigger pull is over the weight of the rifle.
TINCANBANDIT is back
Single-Sixer
Brimstone Gunsmithing is going strong.
I have many try my 10/22's and they want me to do the same trigger job on thier gun. I pull the trigger group, send it in, comes back and reinstall it. Take them out to shoot, they are happy as a _ _ _ _,,, well you fill in your blank.
They want to know how much $$,,,
If they didn't want the new flat faced trigger $45, With a new flare face trigger $85,,,, AND LUNCH!!!
Seriously the $45 job (Tier 3) is more than worth it.
New Flat trigger installed also,,, for $85 total (Old Tier 2) ,,, you get what you pay for,,, the additional $40 is worth it!
Now with all that said the Ruger BX Trigger group for ~$70 is good option too. IMO not quite a Brimstone, but close.
As for the Poly, I have had no problems and when it gets scratched it's still black -vs- shinny silver.
,,, actually, the finish seems to hold up better.
brimstonegunsmithing.com
I have many try my 10/22's and they want me to do the same trigger job on thier gun. I pull the trigger group, send it in, comes back and reinstall it. Take them out to shoot, they are happy as a _ _ _ _,,, well you fill in your blank.
They want to know how much $$,,,
If they didn't want the new flat faced trigger $45, With a new flare face trigger $85,,,, AND LUNCH!!!
Seriously the $45 job (Tier 3) is more than worth it.
New Flat trigger installed also,,, for $85 total (Old Tier 2) ,,, you get what you pay for,,, the additional $40 is worth it!
Now with all that said the Ruger BX Trigger group for ~$70 is good option too. IMO not quite a Brimstone, but close.
As for the Poly, I have had no problems and when it gets scratched it's still black -vs- shinny silver.
,,, actually, the finish seems to hold up better.Ruger 10/22 - Ruger 10/22 Services - Brimstone Gunsmithing
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Iroc
Bearcat
I took mine apart and worked on it, using all the factory parts I have it down to 3lbs 1oz and it totally passes the safety and drop tests. Probably should have just bought quality replacement parts and thrown away the junky Ruger internals. I'm going to drill out and tap the trigger for an over travel screw the next time I break it down.
instructor
Single-Sixer
Recently purchased a "target" model of the 10/22 which has a black laminated thumb hole stock, tensioned barrel using what I believe is an aluminum tube so to speak and the trigger breaks at 3lbs measured by NRA trigger weights and very, very little overtravel with the trigger. Rifle comes with top mounted rail for scope mounting, (owner must install it) and use one of my Leupold 3.5-10x scopes on it. Accuracy at 50 yards is pretty much a grouping of 10 shots the size slightly larger than a nickel coin using 40gr. Eley Tenex ammunition. I clean the barrel/action after each range day and have noticed that the next time I go to shoot the initial grouping is not as good but improves with more shooting. Only negative I have with the rifle is that the bolt handle is smaller than it should be and am going to replace it with a Kidd version. Not a fan of thumb hole stocks but have come to like this one for it fits my shooting had well and rifle is well balanced also.
