I'm going to get a 10-22. What would you do first to a stock 10-22?
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claimbuster
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I've got a 10/22 project underway. New VQ trigger, Shaw barrel and a Bell & Carlson stock should be at the door tomorrow. This has been fun.
When I get all the pieces put together, I'll post photos.
When I get all the pieces put together, I'll post photos.
repete should take that nice bolt action and trade it for the ability to reply to a subject on topic. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
You can do whatever you like with a 10/22. A better trigger is the best place to start.
The barrel band could go either way, I did not lose any accuracy by losing mine, but I'm not sure what I gained.
I've had mine for 15 years, hundreds of squirells and tens of thousands of rounds haven't saw the need to make any "improvements"
My own wants have wandered this way and that, but I still love my first gun the way she is.
You can do whatever you like with a 10/22. A better trigger is the best place to start.
The barrel band could go either way, I did not lose any accuracy by losing mine, but I'm not sure what I gained.
I've had mine for 15 years, hundreds of squirells and tens of thousands of rounds haven't saw the need to make any "improvements"
My own wants have wandered this way and that, but I still love my first gun the way she is.
RePete
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repete should take that nice bolt action and trade it for the ability to reply to a subject on topic. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Luke,,, don't get your britches in a wad... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
The young man asked what I'd do with a New To Me 10/22,,, and I gave an honest answer...
I did edit it to soften it up while you were typing though.
I'll keep my bolt actions. It's a public forum and not everyone will have the same opinion...
Carry On
repete should take that nice bolt action and trade it for the ability to reply to a subject on topic. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Luke,,, don't get your britches in a wad... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
The young man asked what I'd do with a New To Me 10/22,,, and I gave an honest answer...
I did edit it to soften it up while you were typing though.
I'll keep my bolt actions. It's a public forum and not everyone will have the same opinion...
Carry On
I repeat what RePeat said. I do have a 10/22, and love to shoot it. I figured it would not be cost effective to bring it up to the accuracy of my bolt action. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smiliesmack.gif I had trouble with the 10/22 jamming with cheap ammo. I rounded, and polished the back of the bolt where it cocks the hammer. De-greased the action the lobed everything with DriSlide. After that I squirt powdered graphite in the action from time to time. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif Mo more problems. I added a good 4X scope. Work OK for under 50 yards. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Use the bolt gun for precision shooting.
Frank
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gary paugh
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I always work over the trigger.
Just finished a total overhaul on one trigger group,barrel stock,scope rings&mounts.
Just finished a total overhaul on one trigger group,barrel stock,scope rings&mounts.
I have had a few 10-22's over the years. I always liked the rifles, but I was not satisfied with the accuracy. I wanted to buy another one, but I wanted one that was fairly accurate. So here is what I did.
First I joined the RimFire Central Forum. There is a lot of great information on that forum.
I was going to buy a stock 10-22 and do the work up. However I found that was not cost effective. I just decided to build the rifle from scratch. You can buy just the action. So that is what I did.
I wanted a medium weight barrel for hunting, so I bought the medium weight Green Mountain barrel(fluted). I also bought a left handed laminated thumbhole stock. I purchased the upgraded trigger group, magazine extension, and buffer.
I also had a fellow on the forum put the rifle together for me. So now I have a good looking semi-automatic 22LR that will shoot nickel sized groups at 50 yards(reliably). I am very happy with this rig. And I have about $500 in the entire rig.
The rifle wil not shoot with my Kimber, however it is a great little shooter, and I am happy with it. Tom.
First I joined the RimFire Central Forum. There is a lot of great information on that forum.
I was going to buy a stock 10-22 and do the work up. However I found that was not cost effective. I just decided to build the rifle from scratch. You can buy just the action. So that is what I did.
I wanted a medium weight barrel for hunting, so I bought the medium weight Green Mountain barrel(fluted). I also bought a left handed laminated thumbhole stock. I purchased the upgraded trigger group, magazine extension, and buffer.
I also had a fellow on the forum put the rifle together for me. So now I have a good looking semi-automatic 22LR that will shoot nickel sized groups at 50 yards(reliably). I am very happy with this rig. And I have about $500 in the entire rig.
The rifle wil not shoot with my Kimber, however it is a great little shooter, and I am happy with it. Tom.
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Evil_Lurker
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You'll need to improve the trigger. Probably the easiest way to do that is to buy a Volquartsen or Power Custom hammer/sear matched set and install it using the original Ruger springs.
At that point, you'll at least be able to tell what the barrel is capable of.
If you want more accuracy at that point, send the barrel in to the guys that advertise on Rimfirecentral and have them crown and re-chamber it. It's around $60.
That will give you a pretty nice 10-22 that still looks stock and shoots about 10X better than what you bought.
The barrel band probably isn't helping your accuracy any, remove it and see what happens.
I got a big accuracy improvement by bedding the action exactly like this guide shows:
Stock Bedding
At that point, you'll at least be able to tell what the barrel is capable of.
If you want more accuracy at that point, send the barrel in to the guys that advertise on Rimfirecentral and have them crown and re-chamber it. It's around $60.
That will give you a pretty nice 10-22 that still looks stock and shoots about 10X better than what you bought.
The barrel band probably isn't helping your accuracy any, remove it and see what happens.
I got a big accuracy improvement by bedding the action exactly like this guide shows:
Stock Bedding
Jack Roberts
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The 10/22 can be made very accurate but not cheaply. You have to throw away everything but the basic action and even that needs expensive modifications.
Best bet for accuracy is Anschutz or Feinwerkbau. For a self loader the 10/22 is the way to go but will cost almost as much as Anschutz or Feinwerkbau.
Jack
Best bet for accuracy is Anschutz or Feinwerkbau. For a self loader the 10/22 is the way to go but will cost almost as much as Anschutz or Feinwerkbau.
Jack
Evil_Lurker
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It's true that it would cost a lot to make it "benchrest" accurate, but if 2" at 100 yards will do, you can get to that level fairly cheaply.
Are you going to embarass someone who's shooting a Anschutz or Feinwerkbau?
No.
Are you going to absolutely massacre squirrels and rabbits out to 100 yards?
Oh yeah. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Are you going to embarass someone who's shooting a Anschutz or Feinwerkbau?
No.
Are you going to absolutely massacre squirrels and rabbits out to 100 yards?
Oh yeah. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
claimbuster
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The 10/22 can be made very accurate but not cheaply.
Amen Jack, my 10/22 project so far is over $600 and that does not include the original rifle.
But that's OK, I am looking forward to shooting it.
In 22LR, I have two Cooper bolts and a Browning T-bolt so this latest should fit in fine.
The 10/22 can be made very accurate but not cheaply.
Amen Jack, my 10/22 project so far is over $600 and that does not include the original rifle.
But that's OK, I am looking forward to shooting it.
In 22LR, I have two Cooper bolts and a Browning T-bolt so this latest should fit in fine.
Vent_O_Later
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I'm going to get a 10-22. What would you do first to a stock 10-22?
Shoot it...
Nice...when I seen the post,...I thought the same thing you beat me to it...... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif
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I'm going to get a 10-22. What would you do first to a stock 10-22?
Shoot it...
Nice...when I seen the post,...I thought the same thing you beat me to it...... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif
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I'd trade it in for a nice Bolt Action........ /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Hey Pete,
here's a picture of 5 consecutive 5 shot groups shot at a measured 50 yards by my little dinky 10/22:
They averaged .349 for the 5 groups. Please post a picture of 5 consecutive 5-shot groups from your nice bolt action shot at a measured 50 yards. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I'd trade it in for a nice Bolt Action........ /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Hey Pete,
here's a picture of 5 consecutive 5 shot groups shot at a measured 50 yards by my little dinky 10/22:
They averaged .349 for the 5 groups. Please post a picture of 5 consecutive 5-shot groups from your nice bolt action shot at a measured 50 yards. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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The 10/22 can be made very accurate but not cheaply.
Amen Jack, my 10/22 project so far is over $600 and that does not include the original rifle.
But that's OK, I am looking forward to shooting it.
In 22LR, I have two Cooper bolts and a Browning T-bolt so this latest should fit in fine.
As I stated above I only have $500 in mine(without the scope). I can not buy the other 22's that are mentioned for $500. Especially with the thumb hole stock that I want?? I certainly can not buy my Kimber for $500. I will admit the Kimber and others will shoot a bit better. But I own hunting rifles, and I am not sure what else I want to shoot that nickel sized groups at 50 yards will not kill with a 22LR?? And it is a semi-automatic?? I limit all my shots on game with a 22LR at 50 or 60 yards.
Do you guys think $500 is too much??
There is not much difference between a nickel sized group and a dime sized group?? Especially for hunting. Tom.
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The 10/22 can be made very accurate but not cheaply.
Amen Jack, my 10/22 project so far is over $600 and that does not include the original rifle.
But that's OK, I am looking forward to shooting it.
In 22LR, I have two Cooper bolts and a Browning T-bolt so this latest should fit in fine.
As I stated above I only have $500 in mine(without the scope). I can not buy the other 22's that are mentioned for $500. Especially with the thumb hole stock that I want?? I certainly can not buy my Kimber for $500. I will admit the Kimber and others will shoot a bit better. But I own hunting rifles, and I am not sure what else I want to shoot that nickel sized groups at 50 yards will not kill with a 22LR?? And it is a semi-automatic?? I limit all my shots on game with a 22LR at 50 or 60 yards.
Do you guys think $500 is too much??
There is not much difference between a nickel sized group and a dime sized group?? Especially for hunting. Tom.
Greyhunter
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The Volquartsen target hammer is the best mod you can do for starters and it's under $50. I put one in my 10/22 and my Mag Research .22WMR, made a huge difference in both.
RePete, No wadding (sp?) here, my smiley meant the same as yours.
I too noticed your post changed, but I was too lazy and didn't care enough to change mine.
What kind of groups are you guys getting at 100 with those .22 bolts?
If I was planning on shooting that far regularly hunting I carry a 22mag or .17hmr.
I LOVE my little 10/22 for plinking and squirrel hunting to 50 yds with a red dot. I'm not gonna be out sniping animals at 100 w/ a .22lr anything any time soon though. Not that I like rabbits or anything, just don't see the need.
It's why I own more than one gun, best tool for the job type of thing.
Sorry didn't mean to get all preachy.
First thing you should do is get 3 of the 25 rd Steel lips magazines and a Speed Loader and shoot the crap outta it!
After a day at the range with 3 kids and 1,500 rounds of ammo your thumbs HURT.
I too noticed your post changed, but I was too lazy and didn't care enough to change mine.
What kind of groups are you guys getting at 100 with those .22 bolts?
If I was planning on shooting that far regularly hunting I carry a 22mag or .17hmr.
I LOVE my little 10/22 for plinking and squirrel hunting to 50 yds with a red dot. I'm not gonna be out sniping animals at 100 w/ a .22lr anything any time soon though. Not that I like rabbits or anything, just don't see the need.
It's why I own more than one gun, best tool for the job type of thing.
Sorry didn't mean to get all preachy.
First thing you should do is get 3 of the 25 rd Steel lips magazines and a Speed Loader and shoot the crap outta it!
After a day at the range with 3 kids and 1,500 rounds of ammo your thumbs HURT.
I agree with yotekyllr, Shoot it. Get familiar with it and let the gun tell you what to fix. If you don't like the trigger, fix it or change it. If you don't like the stock, Look at after markets. If you want more accurate, look into barrels. It has always been my opinion that you have to know what you have before you know how to fix it!
Quarter Round
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Blue Can nailed it. "You have to know wat you have before you know how to fix it!"