Ruger 10/22 Barrel Questions

[tradertator]

My Tactical Solutions barrel / Hogue stock 10/22 is my favorite build yet. Screw the suppressor down over the end of it, turn on the Eotech, and watch the fun begin.

 

[bobjones223]

Since you are worried about weight, and it will be for your daughter, may I suggest you starting with the standard barrel which is not only fairly light but more accurate than most people will admit to. This will save you a lot of up front money and you can always get the new barrel later if you feel you need it.

One big problem with the 10/22 is the trigger usually is horrible and heavy from the factory. A good trigger job to smooth it out, but with a youngster learning on it, don't lower the trigger pull too much.

Personally I would leave the "pencil" barrel on the rifle, and get a good trigger job. At least, a Volquartsen hammer would be a good addition.

Thanks for the impute.....you raise some very good points.....Am I better off going with just a drop in Timney trigger? Or are you better off going with a full Timney trigger group where it replaces everything....from checking online looks to be about a $70.00 add to do full replacement over just the trigger...is it worth the extra cash?

 

[Turn Key]

Just adding the Volquartsen hammer to the stock Ruger trigger group will give you an excellent trigger pull. It will be MUCH lighter than stock and only cost about $40.00.

~TK

 

[octalman]

Have the Magnum Research Carbon Fiber wrapped barrel purchased used ($90). Laminated stock, epoxy bedded, volquartsen extractor and trigger parts, Tactical Innovations trigger group housing, skeletonized charging handle. Brass pillar with screw torqued to 30 in-lb. Stock Ruger bolt and action housing. Light and accurate. Did I mention accurate?

Thought about spending more on a CNC machined bolt and action housing, but don't think they will bring improvement in accuracy worth the investment. You can spend way too much money on a 10/22 as have I. But darn it, just makes me smile every time I pull the trigger.

 

[SSE]

A lot of good advice out here, just remember that a heavy barrel might not be as accurate as a light one. It is the quality of the barrel not the weight.

 

[strut70]

My 10/22

I just finished this 10/22
Tactical sol barrel
timney trigger
houge stock
Have,nt shot it much but so far really satisfied

!st

 

[strut70]

1st pic was before i installed timney trigger and bolt extention

 

[bobjones223]

Have the Magnum Research Carbon Fiber wrapped barrel purchased used ($90). Laminated stock, epoxy bedded, volquartsen extractor and trigger parts, Tactical Innovations trigger group housing, skeletonized charging handle. Brass pillar with screw torqued to 30 in-lb. Stock Ruger bolt and action housing. Light and accurate. Did I mention accurate?

Thought about spending more on a CNC machined bolt and action housing, but don't think they will bring improvement in accuracy worth the investment. You can spend way too much money on a 10/22 as have I. But darn it, just makes me smile every time I pull the trigger.

Yes from what I have read and what you have stated this is sounding like I just walked into a Crack Den and am looking to fire up for the first time!!! "Oooooooh I am only going to do it once!!!????"

 

[bobjones223]

Just adding the Volquartsen hammer to the stock Ruger trigger group will give you an excellent trigger pull. It will be MUCH lighter than stock and only cost about $40.00.

~TK

Thanks for the impute..........I am sure the kids won't be able to tell the difference between just the hammer replacement and a whole new assembly.

Now I found this on Brownell's site that looked good for a fair price.....any thoughts?

RUGER® 10/22® DELUXE HAMMER/TRIGGER KIT - Brownells

For $75.00 didn't look to bad?

 

[Turn Key]

Thanks for the impute..........I am sure the kids won't be able to tell the difference between just the hammer replacement and a whole new assembly.

Now I found this on Brownell's site that looked good for a fair price.....any thoughts?

RUGER® 10/22® DELUXE HAMMER/TRIGGER KIT - Brownells

For $75.00 didn't look to bad?

I have done both the Clark & Volquartsen [ hammer only ] and cannot tell the difference.

Here is the VQ hammer: 10/22® DROP-IN HAMMER - Brownells

~TK

 

[IndyGunworks]

agreed, just do the vq hammer. the rest of it is much more money spent for not much noticable gain.

typically the hammer install w/ a bit of polishing on all the other parts brings the trigger pull to below 4 pounds.

 

[billybob44]

10-22 Trigger??

Thanks for the impute..........I am sure the kids won't be able to tell the difference between just the hammer replacement and a whole new assembly.

Now I found this on Brownell's site that looked good for a fair price.....any thoughts?

RUGER® 10/22® DELUXE HAMMER/TRIGGER KIT - Brownells

For $75.00 didn't look to bad?

I have an "Ole Boy" down in KY. that has done two of my 10-22 trigger assemblies. Very good work and very reasonable priced. I haven't talked to him for awhile ( A year or so), but PM me if you want any info??Bill.

 

[DRob]

10/22 for kids

Another thing you might consider is a youth stock. The standard receiver/barrel will drop-in and you can go back to the full-size stock when the kids grow. There are 2 for sale on Gunbroker right now. GunBroker.com - Error Type in "youth stock" and select "Gun Parts" for a search.

I have a VQ carbon fiber .17 HM2 barrel on one of mine. Very light, very accurate, very spendy. I'm glad I have it but I wouldn't if I hadn't found it on sale.

"Only" 10/22! Does not compute!

 

[bobjones223]

Thanks for the help!!!

Well guys....just bought an old slightly use 10/22, metal barrel band, metal trigger group hammer and bolt show little use, wood at 90%. $150.00 out the door!!!....Not a GREAT deal but not a bad deal either. So it is time to start the build.........

Thanks for the impute on the new hammer....that is where I am starting....I have a carbon fiber barrel on Christmas list....keeping the fingers crossed I have been good this year......

Plan on hammer replacement then pattern it with the factory barrel....... would like to start the little ones out with iron sights!!!!!

Make them work for their shooting abilities!!! I still feel it will make them better in the long run...that's how I started out and I have been cheating for to many years so this will be good for me also!!!

I will keep you all informed as it progresses.

 

[bobjones223]

Progress report

Well here is where I stand.

VQ Hammer,
VQ Bolt Buffer
Adjustable stock for the girls.
25 round mag for the girls
16" SS GM Barrel.

The GM barrel will be removed and scope will be removed before the first trip out......they need to learn iron sights!!!

I am planning on doing some tinkering on the trigger group to suck out some of the over travel after the hammer break. I think I want the travel before just for safety sake right now. And am also planning on working on the trigger return spring to try and smooth it out.

For some reason the wife is not sure I built this for the kids...