Building From Stripped Receiver (Updated)

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So, what would you guys propose I do with a completely stripped receiver?

So far, the factory paint was blasted with glass beads to remove the OEM paint, and refinished 1,500g sandpaper to remove any anomalies on the surface. I also used a rubber polishing tip to remove some of the casting anomalies within the interior of the receiver.



Update:

Had the receiver refinished in Graphite Black Cerakote, which is matte, but has somewhat of a satin sheen in the finish. The application was completed by Gerwayne Aquino at San Diego Cerakote, which is a division of Parallax Tactical, and listed as a Certified Applicator.

The finish is thin, completely uniform, and void of any surface imperfections.

Communication, turn-around time, and return shipping was a bit sketchy, but I would use them again, especially before using a non-certified applicator.

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Aimpoint Micro H-1

Update:

In the interest of maintaining a light build, I chose an Aimpoint Micro H-1 in 2moa.



With regard to mounting the optic, I will not be using the standard Aimpoint Weaver mount, or an intrusive receiver-mounted rail. Instead, I purchased a mount manufactured by Aimpoint that is specific to the 10/22 receiver, and weighs .75oz (hardware included). At $54, the Aimpoint mount is expensive, but necessary in eliminating the need for a heavier, standard mounting system.

Aimpoint Micro Mount shown in Graphite Black Cerakote:



Installed, the Aimpoint mount appears to be completely integral to the receiver.





Installed, the Aimpoint optic mounts very close to the bore, and weighs 2.96oz (battery included).







With the Aimpoint mount and Aimpoint Micro installed, the total weight is 9.8oz so far, which is still a smidgeoen lighter than a Volquartsen Superlite receiver.

9.8oz and counting.

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Receiver Work

Update:

Added my name to the list at Rimfire Central for the Brownells Receiver Drilling Jig, and it finally arrived a few weeks later.

Drilled 1/4", countersunk at 45 degress with a 1/2" countersink, broke the interior edges, and deburred with a rubber polishing tip.

Thanks to John (jcrowleyiv) at RFC:





Update:

I just received a set of Kidd receiver pins, which as most know, requires countersinking the factory holes.





As advertised, once installed, the receiver and trigger guard / fire control group feel like a solid, singular unit, completely free of slop or play.

For anyone wondering about the red anodized screws, one of the receiver pins seemed to have a slightly larger diameter than the other, and fit the rear receiver hole really tight, so I used a few red anodized screws I had in the tool box to identify the oversized receiver pin as the one that needs to be used in the front hole.

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Volquartsen Tension Barrel

Volquartsen released an Ultralite version of their Carbon THM barrel that I had, which weighs an amazingly light 15oz. Yes, stainless, and yes, less than a single pound. In my opinion, that makes the Ultralite version the benchmark in light-weight, stainless barrels. Needless to say, I sold the Carbon THM barrel, and purchased the Ultralite version.







I placed the barrel in an adjustable, articulating vice, set a level in the barrels dovetail, adjusted the vice until the dovetail was completely level, and clamped down the vice. Next, I heated the receiver for ten minutes at 200 degrees, and slip-fit the receiver to the barrel, placed another leveler on the receiver, and matched it to the level on the dovetail, aligning the extractor.

Level on dovetail:


Level on receiver:






1.55lbs and counting.

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Update:

The newer polymer trigger groups will also save you some weight.

Yep, I ordered one. In fact, I ordered one from Kidd.

A while back, I noticed that Kidd was using a factory polymer guard with an integral, pinned ejector. Not advertised or offered as a stand-alone part on the website, but Kidd agreed to sell me the guard with the pinned ejector. One less moving part in the trigger assembly, and one less part that rattles and flops around.

For anyone interested in numbers, the factory guard weighs 1.75oz. A stripped Volquartsen guard weighs 4oz, as do most of the aluminum aftermarket offerings, including Kidd.

Onward, from experience, I know that the Volquartsen trigger kit is feels like nothing more than a slight upgrade from the factory assembly. That said, the trigger guard will be assembled with Kidd internals, which I will probably order in the next week or two.

[tanakasan]

Build it and shoot it?! A blank canvas, so to speak!

Kidd barrel, bolt, TG, recoil spring and buffer to start.

Robert

[Paperchasin]

KIDD everything.... then decide if you want a bench shooter or something lightweight. Ever since KIDD released their new lightweight barrels, I've been itching to build me another KIDD 10/22 just to use the barrel!

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Build it and shoot it?! A blank canvas, so to speak!

Of course!

KIDD everything.... then decide if you want a bench shooter or something lightweight. Ever since KIDD released their new lightweight barrels, I've been itching to build me another KIDD 10/22 just to use the barrel!

Kidd over-engineers everything, so I have always been a huge proponent of their hardware.

Definitely not interested in a bench rifle, and was thinking of a backpacking rifle, which means a light build, and the reason I chose the Ruger receiver. Contrary to popular belief, aftermarket receivers are not lighter than the factory receiver, albeit void of internal casting anomalies.

At 6oz, the Ruger factory receiver is in fact the lightest receiver available, closely followed by the Kidd Classic receiver at 6.5oz without the scope base, and 7.5oz with the scope base. Believe it or not, the Volquartsen Superlite receiver weighs a ridiculous 10oz.

I intend to order some parts tomorrow, but in the meantime, I am having the receiver finished in Cerakote.

[tanakasan]

Lightweight build? Here's your barrel!

Robert

[MongooseV8]

Older ruger receivers are lighter than the newer ones. Whistle pig barrels are also very light weight and have a Bentz chamber for accuracy. The newer polymer trigger groups will also save you some weight.

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[Gem1950]

Definitely not interested in a bench rifle, and was thinking of a backpacking rifle,

Light?

Light with scope - Tac. Sol. barrel and a very light synthetic stock.



Light without scope - Ruger compact barrel w/ factory plastic stock.

[Chaos47]

I'd imagine this would make a good backpacking stock.
Just make sure your barrel choice is long enough to have OAL of 26" folded..

http://www.agparms.com/agp-folding-stock/

[morrcarr67]

Looks good so far.

I have a question for you. Who did the bead blasting to remove the finish?

Reason I ask is i have some guns that I want this done to.

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Looks good so far.

I have a question for you. Who did the bead blasting to remove the finish?

I'm fortunate to be local to the infamous Randall Rausch. $20, plus 15 minutes of my time.