22lr rimfire ammunition varies considerably with regards to projectile diameter, rim thickness, consistency of powder charge, etc. More expensive ammunition generally buys better accuracy, but not always. Match quality ammunition is made to fit tight match chambers and might not give the best accuracy in a more generous semi-automatic chamber. More expensive ammo will generally have less variation in powder charge, case rim thickness, projectile diameter, and less tendency for bullet run-out (where the axis of the projectile is not quite in line with the axis of the cartridge case). As for stock Ruger 10/22s, many owners get good results with CCI mini-mags or CCI standard velocity but any individual rifle might be different. If you are serious about improving accuracy in any 22lr rifle, you need to buy at least a half dozen or more varieties of ammo with a good reputation and test them all in your individual rifle.
Hubby gave green light to do a full custom build. (He loves doing YouTube research!) I seriously doubt that's a reasonable spend for my abilities and limited range time. I'm thinking about 1/2 of that (~$600-700) will be more than adequate.
~$200 for the 10/22
~$200 for a good stock
What "nickel and dime" updates/upgrades should consume the last $200-300?
Trigger Job kit $110
Extractor $11
Bolt buffer $6
Firing pin $24
Bolt handle charging assembly $30
Mag release $35
Auto bolt release $11
QD cups $40
What might I be missing?
With a green light for a custom build, I’d do receiver, bolt, barrel and trigger (even if you buy a factory trigger and drop the DIY kit in it) from Kidd.
Hubby gave green light to do a full custom build. (He loves doing YouTube research!) I seriously doubt that's a reasonable spend for my abilities and limited range time. I'm thinking about 1/2 of that (~$600-700) will be more than adequate.
~$200 for the 10/22
~$200 for a good stock
What "nickel and dime" updates/upgrades should consume the last $200-300?
Trigger Job kit $110
Extractor $11
Bolt buffer $6
Firing pin $24
Bolt handle charging assembly $30
Mag release $35
Auto bolt release $11
QD cups $40
What might I be missing?
I stumbled across your blue beauty earlier today in your Rimfire Madness thread. What was your ballpark cost for that?
This looks interesting: https://ruger.com/products/1022TargetLite/models.html
Doesn't have adjustable comb but there are add-on products if that is necessary. Won't know until I have a scope on it.
Trigger reach looks reasonable for small hands and the vertical grip is what I tend to like with the wrist pain.
Bruce, thanks for a lot of good advice.
I may have a lot of Aguila that I will be selling and/or donating if they won't run in the Feddersen barrel I'm thinking of picking up for my 10/22.
I'm going to go the Kidd route as you have suggested. I have a Brimstone job in mine now and it malfunctions a lot so I just don't trust it anymore.
I'll make an attempt to shape a factory wood stock into what I want, but if it doesn't work out, I'll probably pick up a Boyds Rimfire Hunter. I'm kinda traditional so the tactical and thumbhole stocks don't do for me.
I'm glad diveski11 started this thread! Has me much more interested in dialing in my .22.
Don't give up on the Aguila ammunition until you try it. I have shot a lot of Aguila Super Extra high velocity 40 grain round nose and had very good results with it in three different 10/22s with 18.5" taper barrels. I have had no reliability issues. Accuracy is very nearly as good as with CCI Standard Velocity. I know of others who have had good results with Aguila Super Extra standard velocity 40 grain and with Aquila 40 grain Pistol Match.
Did you send that trigger group back to Brimstone? I have heard that their customer support is excellent. I know others who had trouble with their Brimstone modified trigger assemblies, sent them back, and never had any more trouble.
This looks interesting: https://ruger.com/products/1022TargetLite/models.html
Doesn't have adjustable comb but there are add-on products if that is necessary. Won't know until I have a scope on it.
Trigger reach looks reasonable for small hands and the vertical grip is what I tend to like with the wrist pain.
Kriss dmk 22 is under 600 and uses 1022 bbls. So you could get one like this then put in a light Tacsol bbl and probably be around 5 lbs
Length of pull and grip to trigger distances might be too long on many of the options I've compiled.
I'm liking the looks of this one more and more. It takes 15-22 magazines, which I have several already. Possibility to upgrade the barrel is of interest but the reviews I've watched on YouTube make that seem unnecessary for my personal goals at this time. Probably needs a new firing pin and ambi charging handle straight away but those are a minor investment. Maybe swap stock to CTR with a riser but that depends on scope height. Weight-wise it's smack in the middle between my AR and my 15-22.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGt0zmLgMnw
.. If you are serious about improving accuracy in any 22lr rifle, you need to buy at least a half dozen or more varieties of ammo with a good reputation and test them all in your individual rifle...