Ozark Okie Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 There is a Ruger 10/22 stock and barrel for sale locally. I have never owned a 10/22 though I hunted with a 22 as a kid and have owned many other 22s over the years. The rifle was bought new and the other parts (receiver assembly, trigger assembly, magazine) were used to make a "super shooter". So, it got me thinking.....if I bought the stock and barrel, how hard would it be to source the parts...basically all the metal parts from barrel back....to make a) a plain Jane plinker/shooter OR b) a slightly upgraded shooter...better trigger, etc. ....probably would not be interested in any "major" upgrades I have never been excited by the 10/22s I see spread across the gun show tables, but could get interested in putting one together. Will appreciate any suggestions, opinions, comments. Thanks. Ozark Okie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Dot, 14911 Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 Brownells has their brand of receiver and the other parts. Probably cheaper and easier to buy a basic 10-22 new or used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 @Two Dot, 14911might be right. Most aftermarket receivers cost as much as a basic 10/22. Here is a place that says they have Ruger factory 10/22 receivers, but I know nothing about them. They appear legit. 10/22 receivers for $130. https://store.wirthweinguns.com/Receivers-10-22-and-Charger-s/139.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 it will be a lot cheaper to just buy a 10 22 Chickasaw Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassnetguy50 Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 It is cheaper to buy a complete used Ruger 10/22 carbine. You're looking at $200ish for the rest of the used parts. That is why we buy the complete rifle and try to sell or give away the barrel and stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassnetguy50 Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 10 minutes ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: @Two Dot, 14911might be right. Most aftermarket receivers cost as much as a basic 10/22. Here is a place that says they have Ruger factory 10/22 receivers, but I know nothing about them. They appear legit. 10/22 receivers for $130. https://store.wirthweinguns.com/Receivers-10-22-and-Charger-s/139.htm S&P Outfitters is usually cheaper for receivers or wait for a Brownells sale, both will get you under $100 for the stripped receiver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 10/22s are great rifles, but what you’re seeking is an expensive proposition. Best to just find a used 10/22 and enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 If you purchase a 10/22 that already has a scope on it, make sure that the scope is NOT a Viridian. Those scopes are complete POS's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozark Okie Posted March 25, 2023 Author Share Posted March 25, 2023 Thanks for the feedback. Its interesting to learn that a lot of folks do what the local guy did......just use the receiver and trigger assembly to build a better rifle. Its seems pretty clear it would be easier and less expensive to just buy a new one. I do wonder though, in view of how many folks upgrade the basic guns with better receivers and triggers as well as barrels and stocks, if I might be able to find a factory "take off" receiver assembly and trigger guard assembly. Again, thanks for the feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Ozark Okie said: Thanks for the feedback. Its interesting to learn that a lot of folks do what the local guy did......just use the receiver and trigger assembly to build a better rifle. Its seems pretty clear it would be easier and less expensive to just buy a new one. I do wonder though, in view of how many folks upgrade the basic guns with better receivers and triggers as well as barrels and stocks, if I might be able to find a factory "take off" receiver assembly and trigger guard assembly. Again, thanks for the feedback. OKIE, Here are a couple businesses with reputable aftermarket 10/22 stuff. F.J. Feddersen: fjfeddersen.com KIDD: coolguyguns.com Although Feddersen doesn't show their receivers on their website, it possible they still might have some in stock. Personally, I have a Feddersen receiver on one of my 10/22's, AND.... I have a KIDD on 2 of my 10/22's. Both receivers are perfect. The Feddersen receiver has the picatinny rail built into the receiver. The KIDD receiver has groves to mount their separate picatinny, BUT... KIDD will give options on their picatinny rails, as you will see in their descriptions. From my experience building 5 separate Ruger 10/22's over the past few years, you can't go wrong with anything made by KIDD. If you visit the 'coolguyguns' website, you will be able to do A LOT of window shopping wishes. They have everything. And if you want a great laminate stock, visit BOYD's stock manufacturer: ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 And here I thought this was going to be a thread about dimensions and tolerances. https://www.iso.org/home.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozark Okie Posted March 25, 2023 Author Share Posted March 25, 2023 Hey Widder, thanks for chiming in on this; appreciate your advice. I knew from other posts that you had built a few 10/22s. Not sure where I will go with this, but if I do pursue it, I'll likely go with the KIDD parts. BTW, I think about you at least twice a month; every time I shoot my 32 rifle at our club shoots. Its running well....way better than I do. Can't tell you how much I appreciate your help with it. Ozark Okie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD Lud Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 I bought one of the 10/22 upgrades…fancy barrel and stock, plus some upgraded parts. Paid a fortune for it compared to what I should have but it’s nice. Bonus points are it’s so smooth that every once in a while I get a 2-3 round burst that it should not be capable of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bob Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 https://www.cdnnsports.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?caliber=22+LR&cat=15&manufacturer=RUGER®&q=10%2F22+ruger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassnetguy50 Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 3 hours ago, Ozark Okie said: Thanks for the feedback. Its interesting to learn that a lot of folks do what the local guy did......just use the receiver and trigger assembly to build a better rifle. Its seems pretty clear it would be easier and less expensive to just buy a new one. I do wonder though, in view of how many folks upgrade the basic guns with better receivers and triggers as well as barrels and stocks, if I might be able to find a factory "take off" receiver assembly and trigger guard assembly. Again, thanks for the feedback. The people buying aftermarket receivers are generally doing a ground up build with non-Ruger parts, not replacing a Ruger receiver. The Ruger magazine is the only Ruger part in a lot of 10-22 rifles. I like your style, going from thinking about a bare bones, used parts, budget build to building a Kidd rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 11 minutes ago, sassnetguy50 said: The Ruger magazine is the only Ruger part in a lot of 10-22 rifles. You are exactly right. A long time ago, I can remember talking to a shooting pard and we would talk about our 'wishes' for certain guns. One of our major conversations was about wanting 'this-n-that' for our Ruger 10/22's, but MOST of our wishes were not being manufactured at the time. Now, everything is available, in various configurations, sizes, colors, etc....... so just about anything imaginable is now available for us to build our dream rifles. Of course, it helps to have a healthy checkbook when you go shopping for these custom parts. OKIE: I will say this about the KIDD trigger systems....... I think they are noticeably better than any of the others I have tried, which includes Volquartsen and Tandemcross, which are still great trigger systems. The KIDD has a 2-stage trigger that is unreal ( I own one), but their single stage trigger system is buttery smooth and precise, and for the money, the single stage trigger system is all most of us should ever desire. I have two of the KIDD single stage trigger systems in my 10/22's, and I have only one of the 2-stage trigger systems in a 10/22. YES... the 2-stage is a tad nicer and a dream to use..... but save your money and get the single stage trigger system, if you decide to buy a trigger system. Thanks for the kind words on the Marlin .32. If you ever have any issues, give me a shout. I warranty my work, including all shipping cost. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderRiverCowboy Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 Building this are you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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