Ruger 10-22 Rifle

[CSACANNONEER]

The stock is an Eaton, they were the original makers of this type of stock.
Eaton sold the design to Butler Creek, who added the rubber plug for the grip cavity.

A folding stock is legal in CA on a rimfire.
Just be sure that the barrel you use is 18" or longer, (standard is 18 1/2") the Compact model 16" barrel will leave you an inch or so short of the Ca minimum folded length of 26" when the stock is folded.
CA measures overall length in the shortest possible configuration.

If it was your Dad's gun, I would leave it just the way he has it and enjoy it.
Looks like a nice set-up.

I agree and am glad you pointed out that it would be too short with an otherwise 16" barrel. I had to put a flash hider on one so it would not be considered a SBR in CA.

[RikersBeard]

The production year can easily be found by using the serial number list on the Ruger website.

https://www.ruger.com/service/produc.../RI-10-22.html

Thank you for this. Looks like it was shipped in 1990. Model #01103

[RikersBeard]

OP, AW laws don't affect 22lr rifles. Here is one of my 10/22's tacticool'd out. Standard tactical 10/22 with a Midwest Industries chassis system.
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That look pretty cool.

[RikersBeard]

The stock is an Eaton, they were the original makers of this type of stock.
Eaton sold the design to Butler Creek, who added the rubber plug for the grip cavity.

A folding stock is legal in CA on a rimfire.
Just be sure that the barrel you use is 18" or longer, (standard is 18 1/2") the Compact model 16" barrel will leave you an inch or so short of the Ca minimum folded length of 26" when the stock is folded.
CA measures overall length in the shortest possible configuration.

If it was your Dad's gun, I would leave it just the way he has it and enjoy it.
Looks like a nice set-up.

Looks like the barrel is 18.5"

Folded the rifle is just a bit over 27" long from end to end.

I go back and forth. Ultimately if I don't need to replace the stock, I'll just leave it as is.



Thank you everyone for your input and time. Much appreciated.

[echo1]

I had one of my 10/22's in a side folder for 45 years, then went with TacStar. PAX

[CSACANNONEER]

BTW, your rifle is built better and has better components than a brand new one.

[RikersBeard]

That's good to know!

[AR22]

I would put a wood stock back on that poor thing, but that is just me..

[stormvet]

It was your fathers, my condolences. I’d leave it just the way it is, minus the scope. Think I’d put a inexpensive small red dot on it and just enjoy it as a fun little compact plinker.

[RikersBeard]

Well, he was kind of an okie. LOL

[RNE228]

I would put a wood stock, and a stock extension on it. I'm only 6-2, but find the typical 10/22 stock to be too short...

But, it's his Dad's rifle; would probably just leave it as is. Get another 10/22 if you want something different.

I would put a wood stock back on that poor thing, but that is just me..

[RNE228]

I'm a big fan of Tech Sights. I updated my and my Dad's 10/22's to the "Liberty Training Rifle" aka Appleseed style configuration. Tech Sights, GI sling, extended mag release. Works great.

But I did that while Dad was around, and he could choot it.

In this case, I would say leave it as is, and shoot it, as long as the folding stock and barrel are in fact legal in Ca. The scope is ok, and already "camo'd".

If he wants something different, go get a basic 10/22 and modify to his hearts delight. Keep Dads rifle, Dads rifle.

Take off the scope, put some Tech Sights on there and choot it!

[RikersBeard]

None taken. He did have a "Rambo" knife at one point in his life. LOL

He's of that era. US Navy vet that served 21 years. He did three tours in Vietnam in River Assault Division (Mekong Delta). He seen some ****. Got a Bronze Star with "V".

[44fred]

Sorry about your Pops man.
Honor him and enjoy it just the way it is. He put his hands on it during customization….it’s him, if you know what I mean.

[Mr. Blue]

Thank you. Can you recommend a non-foldable stock for this? I'm guessing as is, it's not CA compliant, correct?

Sorry...I'm a noob at this.

I lost my Dad about a year ago. He had a lot of guns that he wanted to give me, guns I grew up shooting with him. But my Step-Mom decided to keep everything after he passed. I say this to say, hang on to your Dads guns. I hope they mean a lot to you. And I’m sorry for your loss. It’s never easy. But hopefully you have some great memories.
The receiver is clearly a standard 10/22…you can drop in just about any after market stock. The Ruger 10/22 has a lot of after market support. If you want to save money and get a quality stock, you could probably find a pre-owned, never used at the range OEM stock. As many people upgrade their stock to something aftermarket and are left with the OEM. I have an OEM take down stock that I’d like to sell. If you want it. LMK. But I’m not sure if it will work with the standard 10/22 receiver and barrel. I’m sure someone can chime in on that.