Ruger 10-22

[Fishbed77]

I have 10/22s that I have upgraded significantly, and ones that have remained pretty much stock.

I do agree that the bolt hold-open modification mentioned in the OP is a worthwhile change. I have made this to all of my 10/22s, and have found no downside to it.

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[zukiphile]

I do agree that the bolt hold-open modification mentioned in the OP is a worthwhile change. I have made this to all of my 10/22s, and have found no downside to it.

And if you own a file or a dremel, it's free.

 

[Pahoo]

Auto bolt release is safer !!!

I do agree that the bolt hold-open modification mentioned in the OP is a worthwhile change. I have made this to all of my 10/22s, and have found no downside to it.

I too have to be critical of Ruger for not providing this change, a long time ago. It's actually less safe to manipulate the OEM bolt release. I've seen shooters fidgeting and losing muzzle control just trying to lease the bolt. Whenever I work on one, I automatically make this change. It's easier and safer, just to pull and release the cocking handle.…


Be Safe !!!

 

[FITASC]

I have both the 10/22 and the Marlin 60. IMO, the Marlin is better out of the box. It always amuses me to see folks bragging about how great their 10/22 is and how it shoots - and then you find out the only original piece still on the gun is the aluminum receiver shell that has the serial number. Most have spent so much in upgrades, they could have simply bought an Anschutz for less money.

 

[P-990]

We would need to see the video to see what the narrator is describing as needing "slight upgrades." Newer Ruger 10/22s come from the box with an extended magazine release, which is easier to manipulate than the old flat magazine release button Ruger used. Downside: the extended magazine release is easier to inadvertently trip if you're carrying the rifle out small-game hunting.

Ruger does still use a manual bolt-hold open that can require both hands to manipulate for some people. Not a deal-breaker in terms of pure functionality, just something that's a little fussy to learn. As mentioned, easily overcome with a file, Dremel or aftermarket parts. Or you can learn to live with it stock.

As far as the Ruger versus the Marlin 60, the 10/22 is a much more robust design from what I've seen come through my hands. It's very common to see well used Marlins with broken recoil buffers and other small parts. Rugers typically just need a good cleaning and maybe a new magazine, unless they have been subjected to VERY HIGH round counts. I've heard, but not witnessed, that it's possible for the stock steel bolt buffer to wear an elongated hole where it passes through the aluminum receiver, after enough firing cycles.

imashooter, 2-MOA at 50-yards IS just about an inch for group size. MOA doesn't mean a group is 1-inch, though people frequently declare a 1" 50 yard group "1 MOA". MOA is a geometric measurement; 1/4" at 25 yards, 1/2" at 50 yards, 1" at 100 yards, 2" at 200 yards, etc. And frankly a stock, non-target 10/22 that will reliably do 1" at 50-yards is a great shooting 10/22.

 

[s3779m]

I have both the 10/22 and the Marlin 60. IMO, the Marlin is better out of the box. It always amuses me to see folks bragging about how great their 10/22 is and how it shoots - and then you find out the only original piece still on the gun is the aluminum receiver shell that has the serial number. Most have spent so much in upgrades, they could have simply bought an Anschutz for less money.

That's part of the fun. My favorite 10-22 only has one "ruger " part on it and that is the new trigger they have come out with. Everything else has come from various places.

 

[Fishbed77]

That's part of the fun.

Agreed. Not all of my 10/22s are heavily modified (most aren't), but the process is part of the fun (and none of them come close to the price of an Anschutz - nor would I want them to). To each his own.

 

[LilHog]

I just usually upgrade the trigger in mine and add bolt buffer. I find my stock ruger 10/22 barrels shoot very nicely. I recently pick up a 10/22 takedown and I'm impressed with it's accuracy.

 

[kymasabe]

I just usually upgrade the trigger in mine and add bolt buffer. I find my stock ruger 10/22 barrels shoot very nicely. I recently pick up a 10/22 takedown and I'm impressed with it's accuracy.

Yup, what he said. I installed a yellow jacket bolt buffer, and put a Power Custom hammer in the stock trigger group. Are the only upgrades besides an extended mag release.

 

[pblanc]

The Ruger 10/22 upgrades that I have found "necessary" are trigger work and some change in sights. The stock trigger is mediocre and the sights are not very usable for my old eyes. But exactly the same can be said for the Marlin 60, which I have shot.

One of my Rugers I use with a scope, so that one still has the original sights. The other has a pair of Tech Sight iron sights with a TS-200RL rail-mounted rear sight on the stock Ruger accessory rail.

In addition, I have added recoil pads to both simply to improve the length of pull to better fit me. I would have had the same issue with the Marlin.

I did modify the bolt catch levers on both trigger groups, a simple job. The triggers were worked on by Brimstone Gunsmithing. One got a Tier 3 trigger job, so it still has all the original parts. The other got a Tier 2 trigger job, so it has a new trigger shoe, trigger spring and over-travel stop.

I bought a couple of Tandemkross bolt buffers for $10. Those are about the only non-stock parts on my Ruger 10/22s.

 

[the possum]

I've always thought the 10/22's were known for reliability, but the standard carbines are generally not all that accurate. Sounds like some of the posters in this thread were lucky enough to get a good one, or perhaps they've improved since mine were made in the 1990's.

I recently put a Green Mountain fluted sporter barrel on one of mine to improve accuracy. It's easily 2 or 3 times more accurate than the factory barrel. I sighted in a different scope with it last weekend, and was shooting consistent 3/4" groups at 50 yards, which I was pretty happy with. The old barrel could barely do that at 25 yards, and only with one specific type of ammo that cost 2-3 times more.

 

[oughtsix]

I have owned my 10/22's for over two decades and the stock magazine release and and bolt hold open work just fine. On a whim I upgraded the mag release and bolt hold open on my ultralight 10/22 a month or so ago.... I immediately ordered another set for my heavy bench target 10/22.

Ignorance is bliss... if you don't know what you are missing you won't miss it.

 

[Hdonly]

I have a 10-22 that is about 5 or 6 years old. I can tear all the paper out of any bullseye that I have shot at in the 35-40 yard distance. Nothing has been done to it except slimming down and refinishing the 2x4 stock it came with. It doesn't seem to care what ammo I shoot in it. I can out shoot my friend that has a new Marlin 60. But, I can out shoot him with his rifle too, haha (he doesn't think it's very funny). His is kind of picky about ammo brands. I love my 10-22. Sounds like it is a rare one from a lot that read about 10-22s out of the box.

 

[gshayd]

I upgraded my 10-22 with a new barrel, Houge stock, and a Trigger unit from Clark. it does under 1/2 inch at 50 yards.

 

[mgulino]

I have both a Ruger 10-22 and a Marlin 60 (pre-85, with the 22" barrel and magazine tube). Both will feed and shoot anything I choose to try.
The Marlin is original, but I added a bolt buffer and a bolt hold-open after last shot to the Ruger.
Added cheap 4x scopes on each (my old eyes aren't what they used to be) and both will shoot nickel-sized holes at 50 yards.