Re: ruger 10/22 500 budget
Built a lot of 10/22 target shooters.
My choice was a Butler Greek Blued target barrel/stock combo, Volquartsen trigger group internals, Tasco rings on the Ruger factory grooved base, and the Tasco 6-24x42 Varmint/Target Mildot Scope.
I have no idea what it costs to do this these days, I just know that the various components are the best value I was able to find for the least money.
My remaining 10/22 target gun had these components, but was upgraded with a Kimber Barrel/Laminated stock set that cost me dearly, shoots just marginally better, and is no longer available. In essence, the main improvement was about appearance.
Pretty gun, shoots well, way too expensive, I'll keep it.
Greg