Another 10/22 build thread

[Captain America]

Forgive that this is similar to another thread question near here, but here's my situation. I HAD a decent 10/22 until the day before yesterday when my my 12 year old daughter Pepper Spray (who had been working four years for it) shot 226. I had promised her all along that whenever she got the patch, I'd give her the rifle that she earned it with. I have another with tech sights I use for a loaner, but my aging eyes really need some kind of a scope. So help me build a new one! My considerations are that I'd prefer it to be the right blend of light weight vs accurate, so this is where I need input. For example, my former rifle had a stock Ruger stainless barrel on it, not one of those heavy bull barrels. So I guess I'd say I'd like it to be as accurate as possible within the framework of relatively light. I refuse to use the stock aweful Ruger trigger, but I'm perfectly happy with the BX trigger. I've also been pleased with the $200 lightweight low power Leupold rim fire scopes but open to suggestions. I find it nuts to have a heavy high magnification scope when we teach to keep them on 3-4 power anyway at the shoots. I'm willing to spend money where nessessary but I don't need to go overboard with a $2000 build either, so I'd like to save some money where possible. Yes, I know it's about the Indian and not the arrows, and yes I know that a stock Ruger (with a cheap scope for my eyes) is capable of getting the score, but still, who doesn't want a nice 10/22? Suggestions on stocks, barrels, or any other parts?

[FiremanBob]

The simplest, least-cost solution is to send a stock 10/22 to Connecticut Precision Chambering (ct-precision.com) for a full tuneup. Randy (the owner) will rechamber the barrel, tune up the bolt, and make the stock trigger great. You will have a stock-looking rifle with the best hot-rodded parts. You would want to replace the stock or add a cheekrest to work well with the scope. OEM stocks have the comb set for use with the OEM sights, which prevents a good cheek weld with a scope. Total cost probably around $600 including the stock.

If you want an aftermarket solution, try this:

Green Mountain 17" heavy taper or 16.5" sporter barrel
Kidd single-stage trigger or have Brimstone Gunsmithing redo the stock trigger (about half the price of a Kidd)
Kidd bolt
Victor Titan stock (has an elevated comb for use with scope)

You're still well under $1000

If you are going to shoot CMP Rimfire Sporter, which requires a 3# trigger, you might want to get the Kidd and have Brimstone do a 3# job on the OEM trigger. That way you can easily switch as required without disturbing any adjustments.

[HammBone]

Look hard at the Weaver K4 for glass. It's so good it will make you say "wow" every time you look through it.

[Nashville Stage]

For optics, once your red hat promotion goes through, you'll be eligible to get a sweet discount on everything that Vortex makes.

I've also heard good things about Connecticut Precision Chambering, though I don't have any personal experience with them yet. I'm seriously considering sending one of my stock Ruger carbine barrels to them for a re-chamber & re-crown.

Brimstone is another place that I've heard good things about their trigger jobs.

For barrels, there are a handful of places that make lightweight versions (usually an aluminum barrel with a stainless steel liner). Kidd makes a few that I have my eye on.

[Charles McKinley]

It sounds like you have your build:

SS carbine barrel with plastic stock
Stock of your choice
BX trigger
EGW rail and a Leupold rimfire scope


Tighter chambers can wreak havoc with a typical Appleseed round count.  I highly recommend cleaning at the end of each day.  I will remove from the line the next rifle I encounter that cannot extract a live shell.  Having to rod the barrel or stick a screwdriver in every time is a PITA and a potential safety issue.

Have fun researching and shopping for your new toy.

PSA has 22 LR upper on sale.

Chuck