Aftermarket 10/22 Target upgrades

JoeB2689 · Mar 18, 2018

Looking to upgrade and outfit the ol' 10/22. What're your guys' experience with aftermarket barrels? Definitely don't need a $300+ Volquartsen and I don't care if it's stainless or not, threaded is a plus. Just looking for a good, solid bull-barrel profile barrel that won't break the bank or add an unneccasary amount of weight. I'll still be be packing it around the woods.

I picked up one of the upgraded Ruger drop in trigger assemblies a while back from Bi-Mart. They were marked down half price(god knows why I only bought one) and for the price, I have zero complaints there.

Finally, has anyone used the Magpul 10/22 stocks? For the price, I figured you can't go wrong but the feel of wood always seems to be a bit nicer. I'd love to hear what you guys have to say.

GLShooter · Mar 18, 2018

Green Mountain is your ticket. I have three done up with them and they shoot very well. I even put one on my 22 Mag.

I have stocked mine in Hogue overmolds and my Chevy Team Challenge gun is in a B&C with a custom Shilen barrel.

Greg

Member 34319 · Mar 18, 2018

Tacsol as it is what I've got and shot the most. Stupid light.

I've owned a factory bull barrel. It was very accurate, but very heavy. Just ask @Kruejl

Not the cheapest thing though.

X-Ring™ 10/22® Barrel Upgrades

Member 34319 · Mar 18, 2018

I'll also through in Kidd, anything they make is good stuff.

BARRELS

Kruel J · Mar 18, 2018

Reno911 said:
Tacsol as it is what I've got and shot the most. Stupid light.

I've owned a factory bull barrel. It was very accurate, but very heavy. Just ask @Kruejl

Not the cheapest thing though.

X-Ring™ 10/22® Barrel Upgrades

I can confirm that, they are HEAVY!

Greenbug · Mar 18, 2018

+1 on Green Mountain barrels for accuracy and affordability!

justcuz · Mar 18, 2018

start with the easy stuff first:
(brownells has most of the upgrades)

replace the trigger mechanism with your choice (ruger's is reasonable)
add modified mag release
replace front sight and rear w/techsights (worth the money)
add muzzle brake
oh ya, glass the barrel down (get smithy to do it as it is more professional

tune and sight to your wonderful shooting style.

bsa1917hunter · Mar 18, 2018

I also vote green mountain. They make some accurate barrels. Some my buddies have outshoot my factory heavy barrel, and that one is no slouch. The next one i build, is going to have a gm on it..

teflon6string · Mar 18, 2018

Volquartsen bolt release. Bolt lock still engages the same way, but releases more simply with a one-finger tug back on the bolt lever. Maybe check first to see if Ruger didn't already incorporate that upgrade into their modern 10/22. Mine's 33 years old.

Volquartsen Automatic Bolt Release Ruger 10/22

bsa1917hunter · Mar 18, 2018

JoeB2689 said:
Looking to upgrade and outfit the ol' 10/22. What're your guys' experience with aftermarket barrels? Definitely don't need a $300+ Volquartsen and I don't care if it's stainless or not, threaded is a plus. Just looking for a good, solid bull-barrel profile barrel that won't break the bank or add an unneccasary amount of weight. I'll still be be packing it around the woods.

I picked up one of the upgraded Ruger drop in trigger assemblies a while back from Bi-Mart. They were marked down half price(god knows why I only bought one) and for the price, I have zero complaints there.

Finally, has anyone used the Magpul 10/22 stocks? For the price, I figured you can't go wrong but the feel of wood always seems to be a bit nicer. I'd love to hear what you guys have to say.

Heres how id do it:

1. Green mountain barrel.
2. Bolt release mod. Easily done.
3. Kidd bolt buffer.
4. Hogue or other aftermarket stock. Found on ebay at surprisingly affordable prices.
5. Volquartsen target hammer: $37.00 at ebay.
This is just for starters. If you get real serious, think about swapping out your bolt for a custom match grade bolt with proper headspace, radiused and recontoured, and firing pin properly pinned. Kidd and volquartsen make some nice parts.

ma96782 · Mar 18, 2018

I like iron sights and so......Ruger 10/22 Helpful Information
or
Liberty Training Rifle: How to Prepare | Project Appleseed
Download the PDF or Word Doc

Basically, for me it was......

1. Tech Sights.* I went with a TSR100
2. Green Mountain 0.920 bull barrel
3. VQ hammer kit
4. Bolt buffer
5. Home modified bolt release/hold open
6. Hogue Overmold stock
7. Sling Mounts from Uncle Mike's
8. Sling

*IF you insist on a scope. Save your money and don't buy the Tech sight. But now, you'll need a scope rail and scope.

Aloha, Mark

titsonritz · Mar 18, 2018

JoeB2689 said:
Finally, has anyone used the Magpul 10/22 stocks? For the price, I figured you can't go wrong but the feel of wood always seems to be a bit nicer. I'd love to hear what you guys have to say.

I really like my gray one on my SS 10/22.

Also pick up an extended mag release. This is one I've got https://www.brownells.com/rifle-par...nded-titamium-magazine-release-prod19631.aspx

ikemay · Mar 22, 2018

I had a Green Mountain bull barrel on mine along with a Hogue overmold stock. I removed them and went back to the factory barrel and wood stock.

Why? It was heavy, and the rubber stock was too "grippy" for my liking, and had some failure to extract problems even with thorough cleaning. The failure to extract could have been in part due to the tighter Bentz chamber on the Green Mountain barrels.

All I know is this. With the factory barrel and wood stock, rubber bolt buffer, Brimstone Gunsmith Tier 2 trigger work and decent little scope ........ it's a great rat/pest, can and paper shooter. I got the Brimstone work before Ruger offered it's upgraded trigger group but the cost is about the same.

MrMillspecer · Jun 18, 2018

Mine has a Hornet Products trigger and Volquartsen barrel in a Boyds stock, topped with a Swift Premier 4-12. I was just shooting it the other day and it will shoot some small groups when i do my part and the wind is cooperating. Nice and light for hunting. I only did yellow because i hadn't seen one. I was having fun blowing the center out of the targets at 50 yards. Real gusty conditions but made the best of it. Ammo was Federal American and Champion mostly and some blazers and Winchester also. Cheap stuff. After 3-400 rounds it likes the chamber cleaned with the cheaper ammo. Good times.

Kidd makes some nice stuff and is priced well. BARRELS
Here's a nice one for $185. KIDD .22lr Ultr Light weight barrel for the 10/22® or Ruger® 10/22®

5 shots at 50 yards with Federal 38 grain HPs

Twodogs · Jun 18, 2018

I've got Feddersen barrels on both my 10/22's they out shot my gm barrel with all ammo tested.
Hogue is a good hunting stock but not the best for target shooting, Titan makes a great target stock got mostly Kidd parts sitting in mine topped with a Vortex 4x16 scope, My favorite target is a sheet of paper with 20 dimes printed on it set at 50 yrds.

bsa1917hunter · Jun 18, 2018

Nice rifle Mrmillspecer. I've been thinking about wiping the dust off of mine and taking it to the range. 10-22's are just a lot of fun..

MrMillspecer · Jun 18, 2018

bsa1917hunter said:
Nice rifle Mrmillspecer. I've been thinking about wiping the dust off of mine and taking it to the range. 10-22's are just a lot of fun..

It's nice to shoot a few hundred rounds and not worry about cost. And it has been a while since mine was out as well. I could never blow the star out of the target at the carnival with the 100 round machine gun , but can do it from 50 yards with a 10/22. In far less rounds. Its fun just finding out what ammo it favors. I was also shooting the Buckmark pistol at 50 yards and was surprised with a 10 shot group under 3". With open sights.

bsa1917hunter · Jun 18, 2018

MrMillspecer said:
It's nice to shoot a few hundred rounds and not worry about cost. And it has been a while since mine was out as well. I could never blow the star out of the target at the carnival with the 100 round machine gun , but can do it from 50 yards with a 10/22. In far less rounds. Its fun just finding out what ammo it favors. I was also shooting the Buckmark pistol at 50 yards and was surprised with a 10 shot group under 3". With open sights.

You had me laughing. That's one of my favorite games to play at the carnival. I had my youngest daughter trying to shoot the star out, last time we were there. One thing Ive found with any 22lr is ammo selection is of the utmost importance. It doesn't matter if it's the most expensive ammo on the shelf, you don't know if it's going to shoot well in your rifle until you try it. Here's how one of my 10-22's did after trying a few different types of ammo:

Another 10-22 I had loved the dang 525 count federal hp's (bulk pack). I wish I still had that rifle...

SageRatSafaris · Jun 19, 2018

My primary rat rifle has a KIDD ultra light barrel and KIDD single stage trigger. Tack driver. A buddy has the Magpul stock, I like it a bunch. Bonus that the Magpul is ambi for when your lefty friends want to shoot it.

I plan to upgrade my spare 10/22 with a WhistlePig barrel.