Any difference (10/22 related)

[jemrey81]

Is there anything different between the two basic carbine models other than the stock? I am referring to the wooden one and the black synthetic one that has the black barrel. Benefits to either one (wood vs synthetic)?

[gatesbox]

according to the manufacturer the specs are the same....as long as you are talking carbine and not tactical, etc.

[ojisan]

Both stock materials have their pros and cons.
Some like wood for appearance, some want synthetic for more abuse resistance.
Otherwise, there is no difference between the two as far as current production goes.
In the finest of CalGuns tradition, if you can't decide between the two, we always recommend that you buy both.

[Izzy43]

Both stock materials have their pros and cons.
Some like wood for appearance, some want synthetic for more abuse resistance.
Otherwise, there is no difference between the two as far as current production goes.
In the finest of CalGuns tradition, if you can't decide between the two, we always recommend that you buy both.

With the exception of high end synthetic stocks, the synthetics tend to flex more during firing which affects accuracy. Wood is more stable. You will not see any match grade rifles with synthetic stocks.

I think of synthetics for durabillity such as walking around in the forest and wood for more accuracy. Lots of folks purchase rifles with synthetic stocks with the intention of replacing it with an after market stock as the rifle is usually less expensive with synthetic.

Lots of 22s out there with the synthetic stocks and happy owners, its all about what appeals to the buyer.

[jemrey81]

Thanks for the input guys! I was leaning towards the wood to begin with and still feel like that's the right direction for me.

[gatesbox]

And no matter what your 10/22 will quickly look nothing like a stock rifle...

Here is my 10/22 the only thing stock is the trigger group housing, magazine release lever and magazine.

[jemrey81]

Nice! Original mag release though? I was planning on switching that thing out first! Was yours wood or synthetic originally?

[gatesbox]

Mag release came with the trigger group and I was running low on cash...I was mostly interested in precision shooting.... This 10/22 was never stock, I built the receiver and everything else came as aftermarket parts..... But I would recommend not doing what I did.... Just upgrade your stock carbine as you can.... I'd upgrade as follows...


Upgrade barrel
This may mean new stock
Replace bolt buffer
Send bolt out for accurizing and polishing or do it yourself
upgrade trigger group with parts kit and modify auto bolt release
Charging handle is cosmetic but replace as you like
Replace trigger with overtravel adjustment or DIY

Then somewhere along the line comes optics and sights but there are a million directions to go with these, which is why it is so much fun...

[MongooseV8]

For most people the difference will be the receiver color. If you like a stainless barrel then get the silver, if not then get the black. Chances are the barrel, stock, ect will be swapped out for something else. So just figure out what you want the rifle to be and decide from there. Also the trigger housing will be the same color as the receiver so choose wisely!