10/22 Beding vs. free float

[gatesbox]

Threading the barrel on defeats design of ruger and won't help because the connection is very secure, it is the actual receiver that is weak.

Don't quite get your logic there..... Where is the point of deviation in a standard stock 10/22? Is it not at the point where the barrel is seated into the receiver....? What is then the purpose of adjustable v blocks?

[X-NewYawker]

The receiver of the 10-22 is aluminum. therefore it has inherent flex in it that the thicker steel Volquartsen receiver does not. Especially when you install a HEAVY match barrel, while the V-Block connection is very secure you're pushing the design of the receiver, which was made to work with the light standard barrel. On Ojisan's Thompson's kits, for example, the barrels are completely free floating --



But I have more confidence in them because the original Ruger receiver is bolted into a steel housing. If I was looking for match accuracy, i would upgrade the barrel AND the receiver.

Also, the aluminum of these Ruger's receivers is pretty soft -- see how easily you can strip the threads in the top mount rail they include. The barrel is much stronger, and we used to bolt the scope to the BARREL --



And just leave the receiver hanging there to hold the fire control group.

[sholling]

Is threading barrel to receiver an option....? With threaded barrel and integrated scope mount on my razor, I doubt I have any droop whatsoever.... Can't think of any point that would put stress on the barrel...

If memory serves MOA used to be willing to thread their stainless receiver and a thread a barrel to match. In reality barrel/receiver fit is the least of your accuracy worries. You can either go with a lightweight THM barrel or support the weight of the barrel with an adjustable v-block and be just as accurate. The real problems start with the single takedown screw design which allows the receiver to shift in the stock. You also have to deal with the poor stock to receiver fit which makes shifting even worse. Finally you variations cased by inconsistent torquing of the takedown screw.

[trob]

You do both. It would be dumb to do one without the other

[gatesbox]

So I'll admit, my Ruger is threaded, with a 20" GM stainless barrel tapered barrel so that I can use in hunter category silhouette. Extractor groove was recut, and bolt face was ground and squared to .0425" LR rim headspace depth. Using the razor platform my scope mount is integral to the receiver, and receiver is unquestionably integral with the barrel. While slop in the stock might be irritating, what I'm aiming at is what I'm shooting at, should be true to POA. Additionally e fit on the stock I am using is so tight I almost don't need the single tang....

[kalguns]

If you wanted a stock with both free float and bedding what stock would you recommend?