80% 10/22 build recomendations

[bphage]

Hey all I am looking at building a few 10/22's for the range; wife, boys, and maybe even for myself given the price of ammo.

For the 80% receiver I was looking at this place for the blanks:

http://ruger1022receiver.3dcartstores.com/RAZOR-Receiver-Blanks_c_7.html

Seems a little steep in price but looks like a solid product.

Anyone recommend any other parts? I am looking for sub 1" groups at 100 yards with a 16.5" but certainly not more than 2" at 100 yards. For the kids weight is a huge factor and for myself and the wife not so much.

I don't mind spending some coin if it is super light and accurate for the boys, but given I am looking at possibly 4 rifles the more "bang for my buck" I can get the better as my discretionary budget will get eaten up quickly.

Thanks in advance.

[peterabbits]

If you are willing to wait for them to come back into stock, I think the 80% receivers and jigs from tactical machining are a better option. I have 2 waiting to build myself. receiver, and jig.

[bphage]

I am in no hurry; but I want to start to get things planned out as I want to be able to get out and shoot this summer. I'll take a look at those receivers. Thanks.

[drh777]

I built one of those receivers you posted the link for and I know a couple others who have too. Very nice quality receivers, fit and finish was great. Rifle runs smooth, no malfunctions yet! They are good to go, and quick shipping.

[Staticsouls]

DRH777
"I built one of those receivers you posted the link for and I know a couple others who have too. Very nice quality receivers, fit and finish was great. Rifle runs smooth, no malfunctions yet! They are good to go, and quick shipping."

how difficult was the receiver work, esp. the barrel hole?

[sholling]

I don't have any comments on the kits, but I do have an FYI. In my experience by the time you drop $130 into a receiver, another $50-100 into the bolt, $50 into a factory trigger and another $50 into misc hardware it would be cheaper to grab factory rifles when they go on sale and use that receiver, bolt assembly, trigger assembly (with mods) and the misc hardware as the base of your rifles. Now if you just want to have the fun of finishing the receiver and have the extra money then that's a good reason, but I just wanted to make sure you understand that you're not saving any money unless you plan on 100% aftermarket parts. I built this one using a NoDak receiver and the only factory parts are the bolt and a few pins and screws.

The keys to accuracy are the barrel, the trigger, the ammo, and the way the barrel and receiver fit the stock (bedding). If you go 100% aftermarket you're looking at the $130 for the receiver, $100 for the bolt assembly, $100-300 for the barrel, $200-300 for the trigger group, $50 for miscellaneous hardware, $100-150 for a nice stock per rifle.

[tanakasan]

Here's my Razor 22LR.

Fun to build, fun to shoot. Mainly for the challenge and satisfaction of a home built firearm or 80% with no registration. Not the cheapest way to get to a nice 10/22. Get a factory donor rifle if you want less expensive.

Phil/owner at SelectFireLLC is a nice guy, will help out with any questions you might have. Be sure to take a look at and post your finished build on the "completed builds" page when finished!

Robert

[bphage]

Thanks for the input, I have been looking for a donor rifle but I am likely to only use the receiver and maybe the trigger group for the kids until they learn to shoot some. I haven't seen any rifles for less than 250 most seem to want 300-500 which is crazy to me.

Does anyone have any thoughts on a trigger group for kids learning to shoot? I have looked at some of the adjustable ones and figure I could set it to like a 5lb pull; I am concerned that a low weight trigger pull will be more likely to result in an accidental discharge by the boys. With that in mind I was think of a factory trigger group for them then upgrading it later.

Any thoughts?

[foxtrotuniformlima]

No idea where you are but Turners Outdorrsman has the basic 10/22 on sale for $ 220.

Not a bad price.

Check out rimfirecental.com for all the cool upgrades and accuracy tricks.

[desertjosh]

Thanks for the input, I have been looking for a donor rifle but I am likely to only use the receiver and maybe the trigger group for the kids until they learn to shoot some. I haven't seen any rifles for less than 250 most seem to want 300-500 which is crazy to me.

Does anyone have any thoughts on a trigger group for kids learning to shoot? I have looked at some of the adjustable ones and figure I could set it to like a 5lb pull; I am concerned that a low weight trigger pull will be more likely to result in an accidental discharge by the boys. With that in mind I was think of a factory trigger group for them then upgrading it later.

Any thoughts?

If your boys know the rules, their finger wouldnt be on the trigger for a AD .

I went cheap and did a VQ hammer and bolt hold back kit and have been very pleased. I even made Rifleman with it at my last Appleseed. It dropped the weight down to ~2.5lb with a nice crisp reset and break.

[bphage]

If your boys know the rules, their finger wouldnt be on the trigger for a AD .

I went cheap and did a VQ hammer and bolt hold back kit and have been very pleased. I even made Rifleman with it at my last Appleseed. It dropped the weight down to ~2.5lb with a nice crisp reset and break.

This will end up being the rifle they learn on; so while I will be sure they know the rules it wouldn't hurt to have a trigger that needs a little work to make the rifle go boom. I have taught many people to shoot and even the most attentive learners love to place the finger on the trigger before they have the target 100% in sight. I always pay attention to this and prevent it from happening but if adults with graduate degrees like to skip steps I can bet my boys will try... and I will stop them... but I still think its a little better to have a slightly heavy trigger to learn on that still has a clean break. I take safety very seriously and while I haven't posted that as a priority, I do agree that there is NO replacement for safe handling of firearms.

[tanakasan]

And whats wrong with learning on a box stock 10/22?

Many have done just that! They are a great platform to learn on and modify. You could start with the factory rifle and as time, money and skill improve, get into upgrades with your kids. Sounds like a winner to me!

Also re-reading the OP, "super light and accurate" does not come cheap. Especially x4! Just as an example, the KIDD single stage trigger alone is $215. It can be set from 1-1/2# to 5# and breaks clean and sharp. You can get a complete 10/22 for (almost) the same money.

Robert

[drh777]

The barrel hole obviously was the most taxing part of the job. I had mine set upon a mill, and just use multiple steps in bit sizes with plenty of lube and went slow. Came out really great. My only problem I had with the hole thing was one of the trigger group pin holes got boogered up due to a crappy drill bit they supplied and I didn't catch it. But I was able to fix it. The receivers are great. The jig works well. I would just recommend buying your own quality drill bits. Most of them where really standard bits. The one to make the dimple for the charging handle rod may be a little more specific and harder to find. Idk? Maybe just buy there kit and check them all first. And just buy new of whatever ones aren't great. Maybe you'll get lucky and they will all be good.

[drh777]

Here's what it looks like.

[drh777]

Receiver