what are the best "bang for the buck" upgrades for 10/22?

[matthewmaze]

extended bolt release and mag release.ruger is offering a 2.5 pound trigger for 90.00,as opposed to the stock 6 pound

 

[Captianbullseye]

I would also recommend new trigger innards. I have also installed a Volquartsen hammer and sear kit in my 10/22 and it lowered the pull down to about 2.5 pounds. You should also get a rubber bolt buffer, it makes the very little bit of kick a .22 has go away. They only cost like $10 for two., a very good upgrade.

 

[oldpink]

Upgrade?
CZ452, 77/22, or 39A naturally.

 

[RustyHornet]

I did a Volquartsen trigger upgrade, don't even remember what all was involved, all drop in parts. One of the soft bolt buffers. Auto bolt release mod and tech sights. At one point I thought I needed a barrel, then one day last year I did some ammo testing. 25 yrds laying in the back of my pickup.

 

[451_Detonics]

The Timney trigger is not cheap but does come set to about 2.75 lbs and includes extended mag release and auto bolt release. I have been very happy with mine.

Ruger® 10/22® Black Housing

Shop around, they do go on sale at times from different companies.

 

[Hoosier45]

I don't know what you consider bang for the buck, but I recently upgraded a 10/22 with a kidd trigger and bolt and have been very happy with it.

 

[LastShot123]

Glad I saw this post, I never knew the volquartsen kits for the 10/22 were so inexpensive, my volquartsen upgrades for my mark II's were quite a bit pricier

 

[308jake]

Rimfirecentral.com has thousands of pages of upgrades guys have done from cheap to VERY expensive. It's a very fun sight to visit and learn from.

 

[Prometheus]

Ruger® 10/22 Rifle - adjustable aperture sights

I really like having the AR style sights on mine.

Couldn't agree more. Best single upgrade you can do. There are a few others that are worth looking into also that are also pretty easy on the pocket book


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[Hawkwind2112]

I would recommend...

Brimstone trigger job: Tier 3 = $38.50

Connecticut Precision Chambering bolt rework = $44

I have a Tier 3 trigger in my Ruger Charger (pistol version of 10/22) and a Tier 2 in my Ruger 10/22 rifle. Both are amazing! I can tell little to no difference between them as far as trigger pull. The Tier 2 just adds a full width trigger and an over travel adjustment. I would say that the Tier 3 gives the most bang for the buck by far.

Having the bolt reworked by CPC cleared up every issue that I was having with consistent feeding, firing and ejecting. It is well worth the money just for the jeweling alone, yet it makes the gun function so much better that I am sorry I had not had it done sooner.

The prices on all of these services has recently increased. If you are thinking of slicking up your 10/22 or Charger I would advise you to have these services performed as soon as possible!

 

[packard]

On extended bolt releases, I also have had magazines drop out of the rifle. Mine occurred while at sling arms and walking across a field--twice.

 

[ChootEm]

Well at least I am not the only one that has seen a bad experience with the extended mag release in the field that is why I opted against it in my build....my daughter uses the 10/22 for tree rats and I would hate the have the trip ended early because of an "upgrade"!