Tactical Solutions X-Ring

[Dakine_surf]

Most of my 10/22's start off as cheap projects but end up adding up pretty quickly. Couple of them are in ar15 territory as far as cost goes.

I have tacsol fluted barrels on 3 of my 10/22's. Super lightweight, crazy accurate, but then you have a very short lightweight rifle, so funtementals really come in to play for bench shooting. But offhand, with a usgi sling and proper use the loop style, and a scope dialed in at about 10x, I can shoot golf balls off tees at 100 yards with federal bulk ammo.

Personally I think the tacsol barrel is one of the best values for the dollar out there. That with the volquartsen trigger make for one mean little rifle, breaks like glass at 2.5 lbs.

[JackRydden224]

So in your opinion if I wanted to start precision shooting am I better off with a super 10/22 or a CZ/Savage bolt gun?

[Merc1138]

So in your opinion if I wanted to start precision shooting am I better off with a super 10/22 or a CZ/Savage bolt gun?

It's really up to you in the end. Some people shoot benchrest, some people shoot with irons from various positions, some people like the idea of a "super stock" gun(factory parts, or parts that mimic factory with lots of gunsmithing done), you've got those guys that like to ski then shoot, some people want to just pick off golf balls at 100 yards, other people want to shoot gnats at 100 yards. For some of those a basic 10/22 is just fine(although the refinements that I mentioned above that I wish ruger would implement would still be nice).

[aznwolf118]

The x-ring is nice. I have one sitting in the safe. I just figure it was easier to get the whole set up than piece it together. Mines was used and has a valquartson trigger on it. The hogue stock actually grows on you. Mines was rite in that 800 range used.

[JackRydden224]

The x-ring is nice. I have one sitting in the safe. I just figure it was easier to get the whole set up than piece it together. Mines was used and has a valquartson trigger on it. The hogue stock actually grows on you. Mines was rite in that 800 range used.

I think the X-Ring is the most expensive out of the popular alternative receivers like Kidd and VQ. My family is buying me some parts like the barrel, trigger assembly and stock so I'm gonna pick out a receiver after Xmas.

This is exciting stuff.

[Merc1138]

I think the X-Ring is the most expensive out of the popular alternative receivers like Kidd and VQ. My family is buying me some parts like the barrel, trigger assembly and stock so I'm gonna pick out a receiver after Xmas.

This is exciting stuff.

It's expensive, but you also have to consider what you're getting. The x-ring you can get complete for $400(if your shop doesn't suck). The kidd receivers start at $200, plus $100 bolt, plus receiver pins, plus v-block for the barrel, plus charging handle assembly, and you end up pretty close to the same cost. The tactical innovations receiver also gets up there in price once you complete it, the PWS summit receiver runs $400 complete, and most of the rest that I've seen run 3-400 in the end.

Unless you go the 80% route and can finish it yourself.

[JackRydden224]

It's expensive, but you also have to consider what you're getting. The x-ring you can get complete for $400(if your shop doesn't suck). The kidd receivers start at $200, plus $100 bolt, plus receiver pins, plus v-block for the barrel, plus charging handle assembly, and you end up pretty close to the same cost. The tactical innovations receiver also gets up there in price once you complete it, the PWS summit receiver runs $400 complete, and most of the rest that I've seen run 3-400 in the end.

Unless you go the 80% route and can finish it yourself.

Nay I don't have the skills or time to finish up a 80%. You are right about the "complete receiver" cost. Once I optioned out a KIDD receiver it's about the same.

[Leonidimus]

X-Ring receiver is really nice, though I don't think the proprietary internals is an advantage. Accuracy is the same as with a regular bolt. Tactical Solutions is a small company - what if they stop supporting the product and I won't be able to replace worn out springs and extractor?

I'd really like to build a 10/22 with Tactical Innovations' ELITE22 receiver, but unfortunately they don't sell receivers to CA. Does anyone know if some dealers sell them?

[Merc1138]

X-Ring receiver is really nice, though I don't think the proprietary internals is an advantage. Accuracy is the same as with a regular bolt. Tactical Solutions is a small company - what if they stop supporting the product and I won't be able to replace worn out springs and extractor?

I'm not sure how you wouldn't be able to replace the extractor, you buy a new one from the many other companies selling 10/22 extractors. Same with the firing pin. As far as springs go, not a big deal. They're basic coil springs, it's not like springs are going to cease to exist. There are more people with more guns that haven't had factory replacement parts made in years/decades/centuries. Heck, my latest acquisition doesn't have replacement parts available, big whoop. You just need to find springs that are the right size and tension if you need replacements down the road, that's one of the easier things to replace on a gun when you can't get parts from the factory.

[Leonidimus]

I'm not sure how you wouldn't be able to replace the extractor, you buy a new one from the many other companies selling 10/22 extractors. Same with the firing pin.

So, the extractor and the firing pin have the same dimensions as in the original 10/22? I was under the impression it was all custom. It's really good then, I'll probably build a 10/22 with the X-Ring since the other receivers are either uglier or impossible to buy.

[Merc1138]

It's "custom" as in, not Ruger OEM parts. Tons of companies make "custom" firing pins and extractors.

As far as the other receivers being impossible to buy, depends really. Check with your local FFL and they might be able to order something for you instead of you ordering directly from the manufacturer.

[Leonidimus]

I emailed Tactical Solutions to ask if their firing pin and extractor are interchangeable with standard 10/22s, here is the answer from the sales rep:
"The components on our receiver are proprietary to our X-Ring, so the parts are not interchangeable with the factory 10/22 parts. We do sell maintenance kits for the X-Ring, if you're concerned about obtaining extra components."

Merc, have you actually compared TacSol and Ruger parts side to side? They may be different after all.

[Merc1138]

My bad, the FP is different, the extractor's the same(maybe I was thinking about the NC22 at the time). Still doesn't change the point I made about parts. Plenty of people own and shoot plenty of guns that don't have replacement parts available without issues, so I don't see why this would be any different. If I were somehow paranoid about parts, I wouldn't have bought my kimber 82g, and I don't leave guns as safe queens.

[Hrdplay]

Tactical Solutions X-ring

I Just built a 10/22 from parts, I wanted a custom 10/22. I have had experience with the Tactical Solutions barrels, I think they are very light and accurate.
So I wanted a blue (not Blued) receiver. I searched everywhere to no avail. I called Tactical Solutions and spoke with Mary. She gave me a number for a dealer that had some in stock. I wanted Blue , but all he had was red, silver and gloss black. I opted for red and was surprised to find that the receiver had the trigger group also. I found the barrel that I wanted and ended up buying the stock off of Midway USA.
I assembled with a little bit of sanding on the barrel shank to where it goes into the receiver. I mounted a BSA SWEET 22 scope. I properly broke the fire arm in with cleaning after each shot etc..
@ 50' grouping about 1/2" with CCI Mini Mag Copper Plated hollow point 36 grain. four differant paper targets the same across the board.
I also brought along mu Ruger 10/22 that I have a kidd bolt , Volquartzen trigger group Tactical Solutions Barrel with a Fajan Stock and the grouping on that rifle is about 1" to 1 1/2".
So yes it is worth the money!
I am planning on still building a Blue one
Scottie