Hey guys, I'm new to the forum. I'm looking to build or purchase my first 10/22 over the next few months and I was wanting y'alls opinion. I will mostly be using it for plinking, squirrel hunting, and letting my daughter and wife shoot. I really like the Ruger model 1262. The only things I don't like about it is the weight and that it doesn't have a threaded barrel. I really like the laminate stock and stainless finish. Can I build a similar gun in that price range or cheaper? I don't have to have the fanciest internals. I would like a decent bolt and barrel however. I would like that laminate stock as well. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks guys!
First 10/22 build or purchase
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Unless you're looking for a dedicated target gun (you said plinking & tree rats were the main use), the plain-jane base model 10/22 with a decent 3 lb. trigger and a low-power scope is just what the doctor ordered.
Here's a decent trigger if you're not into DIY:
http://5003.webpossystem.com/ViewProduct.asp?ModelNumber=Plinker-S
Here's a decent trigger if you're not into DIY:
http://5003.webpossystem.com/ViewProduct.asp?ModelNumber=Plinker-S
Pat-inCO
Hawkeye
It may be possible, but not likely.ma4220 said:
Pick the one that comes closest, out of the box, to what you want and
then think about mod's after several thousand rounds.
If your local gun store will let you, bring some snap caps (so the clerk
doesn't go crazy) and dry fire it a few times. If you like the trigger, insist
on getting that one. - . - . - . The reason I mention snap caps is that many
times you end up with a clerk that is not knowledgeable, and having
the snap caps will keep the unknowing, calm.
JFB
Hunter
Why would you want a Heavy Bull Barrel?
Do you have or have plans for a suppersor and thus the need for threaded barrel?
I assume you have search available new model
http://www.ruger.com/products/1022/overview.html
No matter which you chose, I would recomended sending the trigger group to BrimStone for the basic
http://www.brimstonegunsmithing.com/products/tier-3-basic-10-22-trigger-work
Do you have or have plans for a suppersor and thus the need for threaded barrel?
I assume you have search available new model
http://www.ruger.com/products/1022/overview.html
No matter which you chose, I would recomended sending the trigger group to BrimStone for the basic
http://www.brimstonegunsmithing.com/products/tier-3-basic-10-22-trigger-work
Go with the standard 10/22, not the heavy barrel.... see how you like it....
Ammo is more important for accuracy than the barrel...
first improvement should be the trigger.... after that .... first thing I would do it buy a second one before doing anything else to the first... trust me, it is the best way to mess with a 10/22...
Ammo is more important for accuracy than the barrel...
first improvement should be the trigger.... after that .... first thing I would do it buy a second one before doing anything else to the first... trust me, it is the best way to mess with a 10/22...
I agree, go with standard light barrel and see how it shoots. Try as much ammo as possible or until you find one that shoots great. If trigger is to heavy after shooting a fair amount, you can send to Brimstone for a trigger job or put a Volquartsen hammer in it. These two options are about the cheapest. Both of mine have Pac-Lite barrels on them and are great for hunting tree rats.
trjggerjerk
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+1 on ammo comment above. I have 2 factory barrelled (but otherwise modified) 1022s that shoot 2 1/2-3 inch groups at 50yds with literally a dozen different kinds of ammo, but each will average 3/4 or less with the ONE specific kind. Yep, different favorite for each rifle. More expensive ammo not necessarily better.....
+another on trigger comments above.
Bedding somewhere in there.
In my somewhat limited experience (a 3rd rifle with a Volquartzen), barrel is about last on my list....
Learning to shoot a 22 (hold, trigger control, follow through, etc) trumps all...
Good luck
Edit: and one must have realistic expectations..... Enjoy!
+another on trigger comments above.
Bedding somewhere in there.
In my somewhat limited experience (a 3rd rifle with a Volquartzen), barrel is about last on my list....
Learning to shoot a 22 (hold, trigger control, follow through, etc) trumps all...
Good luck
Edit: and one must have realistic expectations..... Enjoy!
Thanks for the help guys! After doing more reading, I think I would be best to go with a model 1115 even though I hate the barrel strap 10/22's aesthetically. To my knowledge, that's the only model I can get the black laminate stock/stainless combo. Do y'all know if that barrel happens to be threaded? I plan on throwing a can on it. I can do my own trigger job. I'd rather throw my money into a gun/round that is made to shoot a little more accurately. Not to hate on the 10/22, but let's face it...its not a 100yd stacker.
JFB
Hunter
as for a threaded barrel, I have picked up mine from HiDesertDog
https://www.hi-desertdog.com/ruger-10/22/barrels-silencer-ready-threaded.html
I stayed with sporter tapered so I could keep the barrel band and not have to open up the stock's barrel channel for a bull barrel
https://www.hi-desertdog.com/ruger-10/22/barrels-silencer-ready-threaded.html
I stayed with sporter tapered so I could keep the barrel band and not have to open up the stock's barrel channel for a bull barrel
"Not to hate on the 10/22, but let's face it...its not a 100yd stacker."
I don't think you'll buy ANY 22 that's a "100 yard stacker" w/o paying a pile of bucks( or are just plain lucky). Even then, it may take lots of dollars in ammo to find that "stacker".
FWIW
I bought a SS threaded takeoff barrel on ebay to convert one of my 10-22's to a suppressor host. After the swap, the group size dropped by half. With the suppressor in place, this rifle is now at what I consider the limit of the optic in place(I don't ask for or expect more since the scope is perfect for my use). It taps the 1" square swinger at 50 yards consistently which is farther than I'd shoot at a squirrel.
I don't think you'll buy ANY 22 that's a "100 yard stacker" w/o paying a pile of bucks( or are just plain lucky). Even then, it may take lots of dollars in ammo to find that "stacker".
FWIW
I bought a SS threaded takeoff barrel on ebay to convert one of my 10-22's to a suppressor host. After the swap, the group size dropped by half. With the suppressor in place, this rifle is now at what I consider the limit of the optic in place(I don't ask for or expect more since the scope is perfect for my use). It taps the 1" square swinger at 50 yards consistently which is farther than I'd shoot at a squirrel.
ma4220 said:
ma4220 said:
First of all is weight: the carbine is 5.5 lbs. and the target 7.5 lbs. Bull barrels are heavy!
Given what your two posts describe and that you are a DIY person the Ruger model 1262 Target would fit all your requirements except the threaded barrel which you can replace for $100 & up. It already comes with a lighter target trigger too.
JFB
Hunter
the 16" barrel 1212 is nice looking.
the Ruger site does not state, but I was thinking thier compact stocks had a shorter lenght of pull than the regular. I think the ones I got my young cousins were the 1168's with a 12 1/2" LOP
the Ruger site does not state, but I was thinking thier compact stocks had a shorter lenght of pull than the regular. I think the ones I got my young cousins were the 1168's with a 12 1/2" LOP
