Re: Help me build a 10/22
As noted above, Rimfirecentral.com is a wealth of knowledge for a 10/22 build. Beware, they are addictive and there as many aftermarket parts for the 10/22 as the Rem 700. Lots of fun and inexpensive to shoot. You have the Ruger receiver so use it as it's fine for any build. You can get your Ruger bolt reworked for $40-$50 or $90 for a Kidd. There are too many barrels to note and it's really personal preference but your price range is $100-$200. I have 2 Green Mountain 20" fluted barrels (only because I couldn't find 18" barrels at the time). 16.5"-18" barrel length is ideal. Whistle Pig is another good option for a barrel as well. If money is no option, by all means go Kidd barrel. The Kidd 2 stage adjustable trigger is outstanding; hard to justify but well worth it and I'd do it again. After using the Kidd trigger, you'd swear the factory trigger isn't just rough but has rocks in it. That said, there are vendors out there on RFC that will give you a fine, smooth pulling 2-2.5 lb reworked factory trigger for $75. Stocks are personal preference much like barrels but B&C has plenty of good options but expect some minor fitting/inletting. With regard to glass, get something that will focus down to 25 yds and good out to 200. I've mounted 2 scopes on on Deadnutz (DNZ) Game Reaper one piece aluminum mounts and I like their product and though not as tacticool as a one piece picatinny rail, works very well. In the end, you can do your research on RFC and build your own for $500-700 or send Tony Kidd $1200 and get yourself some good glass and have an ulitimate. In the end, you'll smile knowing you're firing .10 rounds.