New to 10/22s what to upgrade

[AKJ20]

Buy a receiver and build it. Leave the your current 10/22 alone.

This is what, i should have done. If i buy a receiver i can put my old 10/22 back together.

 

[gfercaks33]

Ok here is what I'm thinking.

Kidd firing pin
Kidd extractor
Kidd charging handle
Kidd bolt buffer
I'm torn on a Kidd trigger kit or a drop in trigger
On the bolt mods I don't know what I want to do get a Kidd bolt of mail mine off to get worked (it is the 50th anniversary)
Threaded bull barrel of sorts
A fancy stock (yet to decide)
Optic (yet to decide)


Some of the stuff I'm not sure of is
What's the v block do and why are there "upgraded ones".
Is the factory scope mount worth putting on or should I get a new one.
Should I upgrade the mag latch or is that a waste of $10
And the auto bolt release should I do that mod or just buy a new one.

 

[Raoul Duke]

The most noticeable and important upgrade (in my experience) was simple and inexpensive. Bolt release and target hammer http://www.midwayusa.com/product/92...arget-hammer-ruger-10-22?cm_vc=ProductFinding

Other brands are available but I have put two of these in. Greatly improved trigger and function for less than $40. My favorite set up is the simple Appleseed Liberty training rifle. Bolt release, target hammer, Techsights, and a sling.

The best source of ideas and information I know of is at http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/index.php
More than you may want to know.

Best advice so far right here.

 

[bsmith918]

What is your budget? If you build a high end 10/22 from parts, it's going to be very expensive. Here is an example of a "modest" high-end build.

Receiver $150
Bolt $100
Stock $100
Barrel $200
Small Parts $40
Trigger $200
Guide Rod/Bolt Handle $30
Total = $820

If on a budget, I would send the barrel/bolt to Que and have him work over both parts. I would bed the stock. And finally, I would send the trigger to Brimstone for a tier 2 job. I would also look into getting a polymer bolt buffer and possible a KIDD handle kit. This would probably cost around $250.

 

[rawhide]

What is your budget? If you build a high end 10/22 from parts, it's going to be very expensive. Here is an example of a "modest" high-end build.

Receiver $150
Bolt $100
Stock $100
Barrel $200
Small Parts $40
Trigger $200
Guide Rod/Bolt Handle $30
Total = $820

If on a budget, I would send the barrel/bolt to Que and have him work over both parts. I would bed the stock. And finally, I would send the trigger to Brimstone for a tier 2 job. I would also look into getting a polymer bolt buffer and possible a KIDD handle kit. This would probably cost around $250.

And you haven't bought the scope yet.

 

[gfercaks33]

The most noticeable and important upgrade (in my experience) was simple and inexpensive. Bolt release and target hammer http://www.midwayusa.com/product/92...arget-hammer-ruger-10-22?cm_vc=ProductFinding

Other brands are available but I have put two of these in. Greatly improved trigger and function for less than $40. My favorite set up is the simple Appleseed Liberty training rifle. Bolt release, target hammer, Techsights, buffer and a sling.

The best source of ideas and information I know of is at http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/index.php
More than you may want to know.

I have looked at rfc some it's almost overwhelming with info

What about this instead of that hammer kit (I would add the tuning springs)
http://www.kiddinnovativedesign.com...-Sear-Disconnect-and-Trigger-blade_p_116.html

Buy a receiver and build it. Leave the your current 10/22 alone.

This is what, i should have done. If i buy a receiver i can put my old 10/22 back together.

I had thought of that in the past and I may do that in the future but for now I want to part by part upgrade and I will save all the factory parts.

What is your budget? If you build a high end 10/22 from parts, it's going to be very expensive. Here is an example of a "modest" high-end build.

Receiver $150
Bolt $100
Stock $100
Barrel $200
Small Parts $40
Trigger $200
Guide Rod/Bolt Handle $30
Total = $820

If on a budget, I would send the barrel/bolt to Que and have him work over both parts. I would bed the stock. And finally, I would send the trigger to Brimstone for a tier 2 job. I would also look into getting a polymer bolt buffer and possible a KIDD handle kit. This would probably cost around $250.

I was thinking about sending the trigger to him but I'm also thinking about one of the kits that have been posted what would yield the best result.

 

[gfercaks33]

Also for scope would the vortex crossfire II be a suitable scope that's not over/ under kill, I mean these guns only have a top range of 125' but I will probably keep it around the 25-50' range.

 

[bsmith918]

I'm sure the Crossfire II would be alright, but I would give the Primary Arms scopes a look. In my opinion, they are a little better than the low end Vortex scopes. I don't have any super expensive optics on my 10/22 pattern rifles. The KIDD drop in kit is really good for the money, but I would still send it to Brimstone instead. The tier 2 job is really pretty nice and they have super customer service.

 

[gfercaks33]

With the primary vs vortex the primary's have 1-3 year warranty vs the lifetime warranty and I do like that.

I'll look into brimstone vs the Kidd kit, I do like tinkering with my own stuff.

 

[Simon]

I started the one thing at a time 10/22 conversion in 2006, I finished in 2012 and I no longer have a Ruger, I have a Kidd that shoots .25 inch at 50 yds. with target grade ammo. Total cost, about.. $1200 including scope. Unless you want to shoot benchrest or some other target game you don,t need to change every thing. I use mine most of the time to shoot vermin and the original 10/22 will do that. The barrel change and a bedding will do the most for accuracy. Read RFC and go with the less expensive up grades.