Why the set screw on 10/22 tactical target?

[wolfee]

Is this to provide an adjustible pressure point or just general barrel support? I assume the skinny barrel 10/22's still don't have these, correct?

 

[bentblade]

What screw are you referring to??

 

[wolfee]

The V-block that attachs the barrel to receiver has a third hole, vertically, with a set screw that applies pressure to the bottom of the barrel.

 

[JimHnSTL]

to eliminate barrel droop. i believe that is an aftermarket piece or someone modified the factory piece.

 

[wolfee]

It appears to be factory OEM, at least from the pic in this review.

http://www.gunblast.com/Ruger-1022Tactical.htm

 

[JimHnSTL]

It may very well be factory. i'm not up on all the model offerings on the 10/22 as i am more of a M77/22 guy.
i do know that there have been aftermarket offerings for some time and i have not realized that ruger has gone there too if that is the case.