[myesque]

My Dad wants a nice and accurate 10-22. I love my stock 10-22, but I am not on the up and up with all of of the best options to consider here.
Please keep in mind he is no sniper, and I am sure most stock rifles can out shot him already. But that said, he wants a really nice rig.
Suggest upgrades. (no pro level things please)

- barrels
- triggers
- optics
- stocks
- any big bang for you buck thing you can come up with

I should also mention he really hates the whole "tactical" thing. Though he does want a black synthetic stock.

The main purpose of this is target shooting with an occasional rabbit, raccoon, and squirls.

Thanks for your help!

[RedHaze]

Is there anything wrong with Rugers Target model 10/22?

[GSSF17]

Originally Posted by RedHaze

Is there anything wrong with Rugers Target model 10/22?

Good setup out of the box, YES. Minus the trigger.

A 35 dollar Volquartsen target hammer will make this setup the best bang for the buck. The target hammer can be purchased at Rimfire Sports and Custom, and the 10/22 Target from anywhere, like Bud's (best deal that I've found):

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/70286

Good luck.

[myesque]

Can you use the "hot" rounds through those barrels? Like the CCI stingers? I think I remember some where that it would kill the barrels? Even mini mags for that mater, is this true?

[Jeremy_K]

Originally Posted by myesque

Can you use the "hot" rounds through those barrels? Like the CCI stingers? I think I remember some where that it would kill the barrels? Even mini mags for that mater, is this true?

That's all I ever shoot out of my 10/22. When I shoot the mega bulk pack ammo I get lots of duds.

[myesque]

Originally Posted by Jeremy_K

That's all I ever shoot out of my 10/22. When I shoot the mega bulk pack ammo I get lots of duds.

So you have this barrel and there is no issue?

[Glock2008]

I don't think stingers are supposed to be ran through anything with a target or match barrel, but I'm sure people do it anyway.

[GSSF17]

Originally Posted by Glock2008

I don't think stingers are supposed to be ran through anything with a target or match barrel, but I'm sure people do it anyway.

They are not. I do not shoot hot ammo through my heavy barrel 10/22s. People's facination with stingers has always amazed me anyway....but I digress. I stick with Federal Auto Match 40 Grain. 325 rounds for 16 bucks all day and a very consistent, accurate round.

[HAMMERHEAD]

The Volquartsen hammer is the best single improvement for the 10/22 IMO. Drops in, huge improvement in practical accuracy. My plain jane 10/22 became a tack driver with the VQ hammer.
Add a good scope, a brick of Mini Mags and you'll be amazed how well they shoot.

[BigJoe13]

If he can find an older stock 10/22 get that and throw a decent scope on it. I did this for about $240.