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#1 ·
Well I put a new BX trigger in but I had to move my Volquartsen bolt release to the new trigger housing. Don’t know why Ruger doesn’t make it standard. Then I put in the Volquartsen extractor and firing pin kit. I am just about to get my rifle like I like it. Now if it would only hit where I am aiming. It can’t possibly be because I am a lousy shot.
 
#2 · (Edited)
What was wrong with the stock bolt Firing Pin & extractor? My 1964 Ruger 10/22 has Millions of rounds thru it. It's still accurate as the day I purchased it for $56.00 at JC PENNEY in 1964 about 5 years ago I replaced the Trigger with the BX Trigger its crisp clean break is about 2.6 pounds the old trigger was between 5 & 6 Pounds, I tightened up my 50 yard & 100 Yard groups by a half-inch with just a BX trigger replacement. Some of the Nut Jobs on Rim Fire Central have 3 & 4 grand in their Ruger 10 / 22 and still cant group any tighter than the stock off the shelf 10/22. I just laugh at them and the money they wasted!
$265 for a stock Ruger 10 /22,
$375 for a trigger
$450 for a receiver
$400 for a barrel
$375 for a bolt
$250 for a charging handle, Firing pin, Extractor
$850 for a scope
$200 for Scope mounts
$375 for a stock
$3,540 for a Ruger 10/22 that cant group any tighter than a bone stock 10/22 with a $31 4x 32mm scope and the free mounts that came with it at 50 yards. LOL LOL :)
 
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#3 ·
If anyone, in their right mind, believes anything in Post #2, as far as those fictitious prices, you need to get more powerful meds. Those are all "bloated" to try and make a very "feeble", untrue, point. So sad someone like that is even allowed to partake in a decent forum.
 
#6 ·
Well I put a new BX trigger in but I had to move my Volquartsen bolt release to the new trigger housing. Don’t know why Ruger doesn’t make it standard. Then I put in the Volquartsen extractor and firing pin kit. I am just about to get my rifle like I like it. Now if it would only hit where I am aiming. It can’t possibly be because I am a lousy shot.
That's the main thing that matters, getting it the way YOU personally want it to be.
I set up this rifle to purposely shoot CCI Quiet ammunition. It has a Volquartsen "Firefly" bolt, a Feddersen barrel with threaded muzzle and a Volquartsen trigger. And, why oh why would I do that? Because I am able to, that's why. :p

 
#8 ·
The one I have was made south of here in Chippewa Falls, WI. Made by Lauer Manufacturing, the same fella that makes and sells Dura-Coat.
His store is like walking into a bank vault. You gotta look in the window and if you don't look suspicious, they'll buzz you in through the door. He's got NFA toys in his store that will make ya "drool".
 
#9 · (Edited)
This is the 10/22 I use for hunting at Day / Night from 50 -100 yards mostly over bait .I can deliver a CCI 40 grain copper plated hollow point Velocitor with precision accuracy to a Feral Pigs or Coyotes Skull. Very little muzzle flash, Very lite recoil , low muzzle blast make follow up shots on other Hogs and Coyotes a breeze .I professionally eradicate Feral Hogs & Coyotes from County, City, State, Federal property. Golf Courses , Airports , Residential Neighborhoods US Forestry , Farms , Ranches etc.. The .22 LR is used often as there is no over penetration of this round many people don't hear it and in many cases close proximity to Dwellings ,Aircraft , Farm equipment , Farm Animals , People .I have even used a cross bow equipped with night vision. I have Personally in one years time killed over 300 Feral Hogs and well over 200 coyotes . I have shot and killed over 100 Feral Hogs with this 10 /22 and well over 75 coyotes with one shot from a .22lr . Some of these Hogs weighed from 400 to 300 pounds and a single head shot killed each of them . The .22lr rimfire CCI 40 grain copperplated Hollow Point Velocitor is the fastest most accurate .22lr round of its weight on the market .

Ruger 10/22 , Israeli made FAB Defense 10 /22 Stock , ER SHAW 20" Factory Taper Barrel, Ruger BX 2.5 Pound match trigger , Sight Mark Wraith 4X32X50 Digital Day / Night Scope .

 
#12 ·
I really get a good laugh when those from the "unwashed side" question the motives behind replacing the die struck factory Ruger 10/22 extractor, which is fraught with burrs and sharp edges from the stamping die shearing during production.
Is it any wonder why there are at least 6, yes SIX, aftermarket producers of replacement extractors for the Ruger 10/22 rifles? All will perform better than the factory abomination, but there is one that really outperforms all the others and that's the one I prefer and use exclusively.
I will NOT discuss which extractor that is in an open forum such as this one only because there is at least "one too many" critics here who don't know diarrhea from good brown gravy as far as to how an exceptional product can enhance the performance of a favorite firearm.
 
#13 ·
If I had to guess, I'd say that Ruger doesn't include a bolt release on their 10/22 firearms due to a perceived liability on their end. And since they sell enough of the 10/22 variants, any loss of revenue to aftermarket parts such as this I'm sure doesn't hurt their bottom line much.

As far as aftermarket parts, it's nice for the end user to have the ability to add or change components as they see fit; all it takes is some mechanical understanding to install parts that can improve functionality and reliability, contribute to ease of use, and sometimes even greater accuracy potential.

About being a "lousy" shot...do you wear corrective lenses? I've had astigmatism in both eyes for many years, and it wasn't until recently that I became serious about wearing glasses for both normal and close vision; I became tired of not being able to focus on street signs until I was right upon them or having blurry vision after just 10 minutes of using a computer or smart device.

As a result of using the proper corrective lenses my accuracy with firearms has improved - now that I can see the target clearly!

'Got any pics of your 10/22 to share?
 
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MY PLAIN JANE 10 / 22

My Tactical Style by FAB DEFENSE 10/22




 
#15 ·
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This is my 10/22. CDNN Sports had it on sale in the back of a magazine a few years ago before everything got crazy. I like wood stock even if they are a little heavy. With the inexpensive Tasco scope I have been able to keep the squirrels off my bird feeder. My 73 year old eyes were never very acute but the squirrels don’t complain anymore. Just hate tree rats.
I love my 10/22 the rifle for everyone. You can make into whatever your heart desires. I bought a BX15 magazine because it looks cool but usually I stay with the 10 rounder, it doesn’t get in the way.
I do have stove pipe problems from time to time but the modifications I have made make them rare now.
 
#16 ·
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This is my 10/22. CDNN Sports had it on sale in the back of a magazine a few years ago before everything got crazy. I like wood stock even if they are a little heavy. With the inexpensive Tasco scope I have been able to keep the squirrels off my bird feeder. My 73 year old eyes were never very acute but the squirrels don’t complain anymore. Just hate tree rats.
I love my 10/22 the rifle for everyone. You can make into whatever your heart desires. I bought a BX15 magazine because it looks cool but usually I stay with the 10 rounder, it doesn’t get in the way.
I do have stove pipe problems from time to time but the modifications I have made make them rare now.
That's a fine looking rifle, thanks for posting :)
 
#19 ·
When I disassembled it for cleaning I had a terrible time getting the bolt out. The charging handle was extremely hard to pull back against the return spring. Lubrication did not help so I purchased a replacement that had a coated rod and a bit larger handle that was stainless to match the barrel. This helped most of all. A BX trigger with a better ejector and a new extractor and a bit of polishing around the ejection port and it works much better.
Of course it is still rim fire ammo so some problems could be traced to that.
 
#20 ·
When I disassembled it for cleaning I had a terrible time getting the bolt out. The charging handle was extremely hard to pull back against the return spring. Lubrication did not help so I purchased a replacement that had a coated rod and a bit larger handle that was stainless to match the barrel. This helped most of all. A BX trigger with a better ejector and a new extractor and a bit of polishing around the ejection port and it works much better.
Of course it is still rim fire ammo so some problems could be traced to that.
I'm glad to hear that you've pretty much got your problems resolved!

Rimfire ammo is a variable that sometimes produces undesirable operation or malfunctions, but at least it's a well known contributor to such issues :)

BTW I like the polished stainless model CZ 75 B in your avatar. I'm fond of CZ's - and have one just like it ;)
 
#23 ·
I have always liked stainless. My SR1911 and SR9 are stainless. I wanted a matte finish but when I found the polished after looking for awhile, I bought it. I later got a SAR2000 in a matte finish and it was much cheaper than a CZ75B.
As a welder/fabricator in my previous life, stainless steel was and is my favorite material to work with, especally when it comes to restoring firearms, because unlike blued steel which requires much preparation work and bluing tanks to restore to it's original finish, stainless steel can be restored with the proper abrasives and glass bead media whether it was originally finished in this fashion (think AMT Hardballer, etc.), or it had a brushed finish (e.g., the sides of some slides & frames), or the entire firearm could simply be polished with care - after removing any dents, scratches, scuffs, or holster wear.

Below is a S&W 5906 that I purchased off Gunbroker to restore, because it had plenty of obvious wear, dents, and scratches...I very much enjoy such challenges:

Here was the opposite side of the frame, before some diligent file and abrasive work:

And after the file, abrasive, and glass bead treatment...

And the muzzle end of that slide, which must have been used as a hammer, before:

...and after the same treatment as the frame:

All work on the frame and slide completed:

...and reassembled, minus the sights (awaiting replacements):

The first stainless steel firearms were plagued with issues because the manufacturers didn't realize that they needed to use two different grades of stainless for components that were going to be recipricating against one another such as frame and slide, else doing so would produce galling. They eventually came to this realization, and along with better lubricants the stainless galling issues that plagued stainless firearms in their infancy has pretty much been eliminated.

:)
 
#28 ·
I was looking for an all stainless steel pistol when I came across some people on YouTube discussing the SAR pistols. I I started looking for one. Grabagun had one for $459 plus tax. Order it online and picked it up in their Coppell store about April of this year. I just beat the crazy rush to buy a handgun. Can’t find anything that is reasonably priced anymore. Sellers are gouging the neophytes which made the SAR that much more attractive. While I find the CZ 75b more professionally finished. The SAR is well built and the finish is very good. It is more of a Tanfoglio clone that the CZ. My CZ 75b magazines will not fit the SAR but the SAR magazines will work in the CZ. They stick out about 1/16”.
The pistol is more than capable very fun the shoot and so far trouble free. For the money it is touch to beat. There are hardly any after market parts for it although I did replace the grip screws with some from Wicked Grips.
Would I buy this handgun again. You bet. I have been looking at the B6c stainless. It has a polymer frame with a stainless slide. But the prices have crept up and I will wait until thing calm down.
I did not understand the “billboard” comment. But that could be because I am living in a different generation now.
 
#29 ·
I was looking for an all stainless steel pistol when I came across some people on YouTube discussing the SAR pistols. I I started looking for one. Grabagun had one for $459 plus tax. Order it online and picked it up in their Coppell store about April of this year. I just beat the crazy rush to buy a handgun. Can’t find anything that is reasonably priced anymore. Sellers are gouging the neophytes which made the SAR that much more attractive. While I find the CZ 75b more professionally finished. The SAR is well built and the finish is very good. It is more of a Tanfoglio clone that the CZ. My CZ 75b magazines will not fit the SAR but the SAR magazines will work in the CZ. They stick out about 1/16”.
The pistol is more than capable very fun the shoot and so far trouble free. For the money it is touch to beat. There are hardly any after market parts for it although I did replace the grip screws with some from Wicked Grips.
Would I buy this handgun again. You bet. I have been looking at the B6c stainless. It has a polymer frame with a stainless slide. But the prices have crept up and I will wait until thing calm down.
I did not understand the “billboard” comment. But that could be because I am living in a different generation now.
Thanks for taking the time to reply, I appreciate it :)
 
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oh so that's what happened ? LOL LOL :p
 
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#42 ·
I upgraded my 10-22 with what I consider minimal things...first, the heavy trigger was improved with the Volquartsen target hammer, which reduced the trigger pull to about 3lbs. While it was all apart, I Dremeled the bolt release modification, and did a minor polish and radiused the bolt before I added a bolt buffer. Next, because my hands are large, I replaced the charging handle with a larger one. I mounted a scope I have had on various rifles for about 20 years, and called it good! They really don't need much, and most can be done very inexpen$ively!
 
#43 ·
That's the greatest thing about the 10/22. One can stick with whatever and however they want to do, to "trick-out", their 10/22 rifle or Charger.
Now that the BATF-E has gotten involved with the alleged "braces" and how they'll categorize those, things will get interesting.
As for me, I couldn't understand how they didn't get involved earlier, especially after that dingbat 22Plinkster was flaunting his braced Charger and the binary trigger in one of his "windy" videos and spraying .22 tracers all over hell's creation.
 
#46 · (Edited)
Some seem to continually profess, and insist, that safety when handling firearms lies in some mechanical device, rather than between one's ears. They would not, or will not ever, make for anywhere near a PROPER firearms safety instructor. If anyone meets someone like that , run away as fast as you can, they are extremely dangerous to be around.
Handling firearms "SAFELY", one should be taught how to do that and not rely on an any mechanical device. To claim otherwise, comes purely from ignorance.

And, why the hell would anyone make the effort to stick a cleaning rod in from the muzzle to push the bolt backward, slightly, so that it will go forward? Please explain why the bolt has a bolt handle attached to it. DUH!
 
#48 ·
I've worked with and on Ruger 10/22 rifles since 1969. They are one of thee "BEST" operating rifles that one could own, out of the box, and they are very easy to work on, should that need arise. All of which is a tribute to the 6-million+ 10/22 rifles that have been produced.
Unfortunately, somebody at Ruger thought that a "pistol-like version" of the 10/22, called the 'Charger' would be a good idea. NOT! And then to hopefully boost sales, they are making a take-down version. That's really funny as the dang thing is already short.
No thought was given concerning there may be those who would switch barrels on rifle receivers and replace those with Charger barrels, or that someone would attach a folding stock and misname it as a 'brace' to try and sidestep NFA rules, of which the BATF-E is seriously looking into at this moment.
Myself, I have a few 10/22 variants, no Chargers, and several 10/22 receivers bought off auction sites for very reasonable prices.
 
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#56 · (Edited)
The Ruger 10 / 22 Rifle with the 18" - 24 " Barrel is a good Small Game & Varmint Hunting Rifle I have taken several Large Feral Hogs , Coyotes , Bob Cats with it . I prefer the CCI Velocitor 40 grain Copper Plated Hollow Point because of its accuracy and velocity at (1435 FPS ) its the fastest & most accurate on the market for its bullet weight.













 
#58 ·
The Ruger 10 / 22 Rifle with the 18" - 24 " Barrel is a good Small Game & Varmint Hunting Rifle I have taken several Large Feral Hogs , Coyotes , Bob Cats with it . I prefer the CCI Velocitor 40 grain Copper Plated Hollow Point because of its accuracy and velocity at (1435 FPS ) its the fastest & most accurate on the market for its bullet weight.





Wrong again 'hog-meat breath'. The Aguila Interceptor 40 grain .22 Long Rifle round is at 1470 FPS. You really need to retire that Commodore 64 computer and get with progress, it's 2021, in just a few more hours. :p
 
#59 ·
If we have any folks who prefer to just L@@K here rather than involve themselves with BRR or any other "lackey", feel free to send me an email or "private message" and we can discuss, in a civil manner, which "those 2" can't grasp, as to how you can use a better extractor, and have your magazines, even those made by "Pro-Mag" and "MecGar" work much, much more smoothly.
It's a shame things need to be done that way, but some follow me around on these forums only to get pertinent information so they can go over to other forums like, RFC and look like a hero, rather than just the "parrot" that they really are, by regurgitating what they've learned from experts.
 
#60 ·
Has any one here tried the Ruger 10/22 custom LaserMax laser mounted directly on the forend of the rifle ? I have night vision on two of my 10 /22 rifle and was thinking this laser might help light up a target at 60 yards in low light much like an IR Flash Light would I know a green laser works good for this but not sure about red being as bright .I know Green is the best in both day and night as red is hardest to see in bright day light. Just thinking is it worth the $99.00 ?
 
#65 ·
The only issue when using a laser device for aiming purposes on a firearm is that once you sight it at a particular yardage, your point of impact regarding any target that falls before or beyond that distance will require you to compensate via guesswork; if your new target's farther away than your zeroed distance your shot using the laser dot will be too high, and at a closer distance your shot will be too low.

Lasers are good for typical self defense distances, like those found inside your home. On one of my carry pieces I have a red laser that I have zeroed at 20 feet, and at that short distance a few feet either way in distance from the target isn't going to matter much. But if I were at a greater distance I would much rather rely on irons or red dot optic sight over a laser, of any color.
 
#61 ·
CCI Velocitor vs Aguila Interceptor vs Winchester Hyper Velocity

Proof the CCI Velocitor Hp is the Fastest most accurate by tightest shot groups . Note the Aguila is not a hollow point .I am not a fan of foreign made ammo. CCI & Winchester made in the USA



Facts remains "the CCI Velocitor is the fastest most accurate 40 grain "Hollow Point" on the Market.

Hard hitting deep penetration in Rifle & Hand gun.


:D
 
#66 ·
CCI Velocitor vs Aguila Interceptor vs Winchester Hyper Velocity

Proof the CCI Velocitor Hp is the Fastest most accurate by tightest shot groups . Note the Aguila is not a hollow point .I am not a fan of foreign made ammo. CCI & Winchester made in the USA



Facts remains "the CCI Velocitor is the fastest most accurate 40 grain "Hollow Point" on the Market.

Hard hitting deep penetration in Rifle & Hand gun.


:D
"CCI Velocitor is the fastest of the five 22 LR loads classified as Small Game ammunition. The heavy 40 grain hollow point bullet is driven to 1435 feet per second velocity, which puts it between the high velocity and hyper velocity CCI loads. The Velocitor features a unique copper plated hollow point bullet that was derived from Gold Dot bullet technology even though it looks nothing like the 40 grain Gold Dot bullet loaded in the Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel 22 WMR load. I've never shot this particular load before, so I was very interested to see how it performed.Following the previously established test
protocol, I used a Ruger 10/22 as the test rifle and all shots were taken at a range of 25 yards.

I had a little problem with the chronograph catching the velocity of all test shots due to the angle of the sun. I ended up taking ten test shots to capture baseline velocity and all shots settled into a group of just less than .7 inches. I usually only shoot five shots for the group. This load appears to be sufficiently accurate for small game hunting.
After swapping the Clear Ballistics gel block for the target, I ran four test shots into the 6"x6"x16" clear gel. The high-speed camera captured four very impressive temporary expansion cavities. Even though two of our four test shots exited the gel block and were not recovered, it certainly appears that all four expanded uniformly across a narrow band of velocities between 1297 and 1317 feet per second.

My Thoughts on this Test
High velocity with controlled expansion and deep penetration are all great things to find in a small game hunting load. The accuracy of this load in my 10/22 was also "good enough" for the intended purpose. It may not deliver tack driving accuracy, but it will most assuredly ruin a rabbit or squirrel's day.

Final Verdict
Brick-Worthy
This is certainly a small game hunting load to buy by the brick. It delivers exceptional down range energy and uniform expansion. A video recap of the test is included below."





Thanks BRR for taking the time to compile and share the above information :)
 
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