Ruger 10/22 - Volquartsen Mag Release & Extractor

[Slawburger]

I just installed a Volquartsen Extended Magazine Release & Exact Edge Extractor in the old Ruger 10/22.

Pretty simple install:
1) Remove barrel band
2) Loosen takedown screw
3) Remove stock
4) Remove 2 pins holding in trigger group

Mag Release
5) Push in and hold mag release plunger & spring
6) Remove 1 pin holding in mag release button
7) Pull out old mag release button
8) Drop in new mag release button
9) Install pin to hold new button
10) Release plunger & spring

Extractor
11) Remove pin at rear of receiver holding bolt in
12) Remove bolt
13) Compress small plunger & spring holding in extractor
14) Push plunger past hole in slot
15) Extractor falls out
16) Replace old spring with new spring
17) Reuse old plunger
18) Insert extractor (hook faces in)
19) Push extractor down slot until it holds on first ledge
20) Push extractor until it pops in correct place
21) Reassemble

I am sure the extractor will help because the old one was slightly rounded and the new one is sharp and crisp.

As for the extended mag release, where was this thing 30 years ago? It makes removing the mags so much easier. No more fumbling for the button or flipping the rifle over to find it. This was well worth the $10 or so and a few minutes time.

 

[1911ly]

I just installed a Volquartsen Extended Magazine Release & Exact Edge Extractor in the old Ruger 10/22.

Pretty simple install:
1) Remove barrel band
2) Loosen takedown screw
3) Remove stock
4) Remove 2 pins holding in trigger group

Mag Release
5) Push in and hold mag release plunger & spring
6) Remove 1 pin holding in mag release button
7) Pull out old mag release button
8) Drop in new mag release button
9) Install pin to hold new button
10) Release plunger & spring

Extractor
11) Remove pin at rear of receiver holding bolt in
12) Remove bolt
13) Compress small plunger & spring holding in extractor
14) Push plunger past hole in slot
15) Extractor falls out
16) Replace old spring with new spring
17) Reuse old plunger
18) Insert extractor (hook faces in)
19) Push extractor down slot until it holds on first ledge
20) Push extractor until it pops in correct place
21) Reassemble

I am sure the extractor will help because the old one was slightly rounded and the new one is sharp and crisp.

As for the extended mag release, where was this thing 30 years ago? It makes removing the mags so much easier. No more fumbling for the button or flipping the rifle over to find it. This was well worth the $10 or so and a few minutes time.

Amen to the 30 yrs ago. The mag release and bolt release make it a totally different gun! If it is for target and you have the extra $ get the Volquartsen 2 1/2 lb trigger group. Wow. I also added a bull barrel and the groups at 100 yards are amasing!

You can do so much with the 10-22!!

 

[Slawburger]

Amen to the 30 yrs ago. The mag release and bolt release make it a totally different gun! If it is for target and you have the extra $ get the Volquartsen 2 1/2 lb trigger group. Wow. I also added a bull barrel and the groups at 100 yards are amasing!

You can do so much with the 10-22!!

I saw the Volquartsen trigger group and almost bought it but just couldn't swing it at the moment due to some other purchases. I will definitely keep it in mind for later. This is the first thing I have done to my 10/22 other than shoot and clean it.

 

[Slawburger]

Pictures?

Mea culpa, I didn't think about taking pictures until I was done. It would have been nice to show pictures of each step as instructions.

 

[DRob]

Skip the VQ TG

I would recommend avoiding the VQ TG2000. I tried one several years ago and I think it's the worst $200 I ever spent on a 10/22. You can accomplish a similar trigger pull by simply installing a VQ hammer (hammer only). This will get your trigger pull down to around 2 1/2 - 3 lbs for much less money. If you've already done the mag release, extractor, and bolt release there's nothing else to gain except a lighter billfold. If you feel like you must replace the entire TG, spring for a KIDD. I've never used one of them but I hear they're much better.

 

[Slawburger]

Makes sense. I was looking at the Trigger Group before I decided to just do part of the upgrade. The hammer route might be smarter at this stage.

 

[dnurk]

If you haven't already, the other HUGE upgrade I have on all my 10/22s is the auto bolt release.

The stock design for the little lever you have to push up and in to get the bolt to release once you have loaded a new magazine sucks. With this simple little replacement part you can simply pull back the bolt and let it go.

Video showing what I'm talking about.

http://youtu.be/e6cSmF1eIXY

You can either buy the replacement part or modify the stock one.

 

[cavskillz]

I think it's time I put a little money into mine. Bone stock 1981 ruger 10/22. I usually invest in my higher end guns but the ruger if my favorite Plinker so why not.

 

[dnurk]

Cavskillz, At a minimum, replace the hammer and the auto bolt release. Those two alone make a massive difference. Extended mag release would be a close third. Everything else from there is just gravy


Hammer.

10/22® DROP-IN HAMMER | Brownells

Bolt release.
RUGER® 10/22® BOLT RELEASE | Brownells

Extended mag release
RUGER® 10/22® EXTENDED MAG RELEASE | Brownells

 

[ol' poke]

Save yourself the $11.30 (+s&h) and do the bolt release yourself! IT IS EASY! Just file the protrusion down and you're set. Lots of Youtube instructions as well. It's really almost impossible to screw it up.

Love my 10/22. (now only if I could find some BX-25 mags < $50....)

ol' poke