10/22 build options

[NorCal55]

HI,

I am interested in purchasing a Ruger 10/22 with the anticipation of upgrading most of the components.
I do not own a rifle currently and this would be my first. Can I start from scratch and use all aftermarket parts or do i need to start off with a rifle that I purchase?

Thanks

[Staticsouls]

I started a similar project about this same time last year, andd ended up purchasing a ruger tactical carbine (synthetic stock all blued with a 16 inch threaded barrel with mini14 muzzle device). In retrospect i would say get a stainless model if you can find one, and then upgrade the parts.

If you are looking to build it from scratch be prepared to spend the money. There are a handfull of companies like Kidd, Nodakspud, Tacsol, tacticalmachine, etc... That make receivers in different materials and finishes. Then personally i would check out for barrels as maybe a starting point. There are some other sights for barrels and parta too.

For internal parts (bolt, pins...) try https://www.1022racerifle.com/ their small parts seem fairly priced.

Now if you feel really adventurous the site mentioned above sells 80% receivers and jigs which i have been eyeballing, but havent had the funds to back the courage or vice versa. Any how let us know how it goes, and good luck!

[NorCal55]

I started a similar project about this same time last year, andd ended up purchasing a ruger tactical carbine (synthetic stock all blued with a 16 inch threaded barrel with mini14 muzzle device). In retrospect i would say get a stainless model if you can find one, and then upgrade the parts.

If you are looking to build it from scratch be prepared to spend the money. There are a handfull of companies like Kidd, Nodakspud, Tacsol, tacticalmachine, etc... That make receivers in different materials and finishes. Then personally i would check out for barrels as maybe a starting point. There are some other sights for barrels and parta too.

For internal parts (bolt, pins...) try https://www.1022racerifle.com/ their small parts seem fairly priced.

Now if you feel really adventurous the site mentioned above sells 80% receivers and jigs which i have been eyeballing, but havent had the funds to back the courage or vice versa. Any how let us know how it goes, and good luck!

Thanks for all of the info. I think my main concern is if using all aftermarket parts or starting with an 80% receiver is it legal in CA?
thanks
Jason

[mnichols]

All legal. just keep your build within legal limits: round capacity, barrel length, semi-auto.
If you go the 80% route, YOU have you finish the machining and you can never sell it.
Good luck, i just got my first 10/22, and i love it. So much fun and cheap to shoot. ive only got $250 into it so far, but lots more in several online shopping carts.
its addictive

[NorCal55]

All legal. just keep your build within legal limits: round capacity, barrel length, semi-auto.
If you go the 80% route, YOU have you finish the machining and you can never sell it.
Good luck, i just got my first 10/22, and i love it. So much fun and cheap to shoot. ive only got $250 into it so far, but lots more in several online shopping carts.
its addictive

Thanks for the info! I might check the classifieds and pick one up while i build one :-)

[Paperchasin]

Or you can purchase finished receivers and build up from there. I also started with a stock Ruger 10/22 and slowly upgraded from there. Now, the only part that is Ruger on my 10/22 is the Ruger receiver.

[Steve88w]

10/22 build options

What are your goals?
Accuracy, looks, uniqueness?
I built a 10/22 takedown just for plinking.
It has a collapsible stock, bipod grip, and small scope. I used a few KIDD parts too.

[oddball]

When I went for my ultimate 10/22 build, I decided that I would be honest with myself and skip the process of buying a Ruger to upgrade and go straight to Kidd Innovations for the build. The only thing that is Ruger is the magazine I stick into it. I was sold when I saw Kidd's Supergrade receivers; works of art, they are.

[JackRydden224]

When I went for my ultimate 10/22 build, I decided that I would be honest with myself and skip the process of buying a Ruger to upgrade and go straight to Kidd Innovations for the build. The only thing that is Ruger is the magazine I stick into it. I was sold when I saw Kidd's Supergrade receivers; works of art, they are.

That's what I did. Every part of my 10/22 is an after market part including my receiver. However I only did that after messing around with things for a bit. I think a stock 10/22 is a good start if you are trying to figure out what you like. You can always sell the factory parts to recover some cost.

[MongooseV8]

Yes great advice ^^

I ordered a Kidd super grade barreled action yesterday to go along with a pile of Kidd parts. It will be all Kidd in a custom Birdseye maple stock I made myself. I just hope it gets to my FFL before January 1st....

[NorCal55]

What are your goals?
Accuracy, looks, uniqueness?
I built a 10/22 takedown just for plinking.
It has a collapsible stock, bipod grip, and small scope. I used a few KIDD parts too.

Hi,

I will be using it mainly for target shooting. I have been using a friends 10/22 that has been upgraded quite a bit and now I'm hooked :-)
I'll want to do a barrel, stock, scope, trigger work, extended mag release.......and on and on :-)

[wirenut6]

You can always sell the factory parts to recover some cost.

But then he won't have any spare parts laying around to build another!