Help picking parts for a 10/22

gac009 · December 8, 2006, 05:23 PM

Took my once-anti-but-no-more fiance' to the gun store a few weeks back to pick out her first rifle. I tried very hard not to try to suggest she buy any one thing and let her pick for herself. Well in all of Gander Mt. she picked a 10/22 CRR. Thats my girl Gave her a copy of The Art of the Rifle to go with it.

Anyway I told her the 10/22 has a huge market for parts and she wants to make a few changes to it. She wants

a larger eaiser to use mag release
a larger easier to use bolt handle
a larger eaiser to use bolt hold/release
and maybe a stock saddle for her cheek weld and a small thin rubber buttpad

I tried looking at 10/22 parts but I honestly cant tell the good from the bad, so without spending more than say 75ish for everything what would be the best way to help my Fiance' get her ultimate 10/22. Looking for good brands to go with or exact parts if you know them. Links appreciated.

Thanks

FS2K · December 8, 2006, 06:38 PM

a larger eaiser to use mag release- Christie's extended mag release is the best!

a larger easier to use bolt handle- Volquartsen extended bolt & recoil Spring. I like the feel and they are cheaper than the Titanium handle I got for my other 10/22. However, Christie's offers a bolt on extention that fits on the stock handle for cheap. I opted for the entire charging handle though.

a larger eaiser to use bolt hold/release. Again, Christie's has this part for cheap.

I also bought a buffer for the bolt ($4.95) and a scope base from Christie's.
Along with the extended bolt I got another extractor from Volquartsen.

gac009 · December 8, 2006, 07:12 PM

Where do you get Christie's parts from?
Also, what size punches do I need ? the large one that blocks the bolt from coming out dosnt seem to want to be moved on its own.

boltgun71 · December 8, 2006, 07:57 PM

Hey, you need to ask your question over at www.rimfirecentral.com. Those guys specialize in 10/22's, especially making them into "ultimates". Theres a ton of knowledge there, I know they can help yah get exactly what yah need. Hope this helps.

hpg · December 8, 2006, 08:55 PM

+1 on www.rimfirecentral.com

gac009 · December 8, 2006, 08:59 PM

Posted on Rimfirecentral.com first

After 3 1/2 hours sitting on the 10/22 forum and now.....58 views I have 0 answers. I figured they would be bursting with recommendations for good parts brands, but sadly it seems rather dead over there.

I looked up Volquartsen parts on FS2K's recommendation but I can find Christie's parts anywhere.

bennnn · December 8, 2006, 10:02 PM

Check out the last issue of SGN, (Dec,4,2006..)

Great review of a few easy mods. The thumd screw mag release is cheap and easy if you know how to use a drill and a tap. Drilling a cleaning rod access hole in the back of the reciever is another cheap and easy mod that will keep the 10/22 accurate in the long run,( if you ever feel the need to clean the bore....)

http://www.clarkcustomguns.com

http://www.ct-precision.com
http://www.riflebarrels.com
http://www.midwayusa.com

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75ish for everything what would be the best way to help my Fiance' get her ultimate 10/22.

You mean the first $75 right...??? That's about six bricks of ammo so she can learn to shoot it. Out of the box, it's more accurate then she is right now....

kymasabe · December 8, 2006, 11:02 PM

Mu suggestion is to stay away from the plastic mag releases and go with a metal one. We have one on our 10/22 made by VQ and it does a good job.
Besides www.rimfirecentral.com you should check out www.cheapgunparts.com as they too have some 10/22 parts. The rimfirecentral sight has links to all kinds of parts suppliers. While you're there, look for a WeaponKraft orange bolt buffer.

FS2K · December 8, 2006, 11:27 PM

Steel, plastic, and whatever. I have a Volquartsen Fire Control Group on my 1st 10/22 that comes with their mag release already installed, and personally I don't like it. The Christie's is longer and only needs a light tap to disengauge the mag release because of the added leverage. The polymer used is not brittle or weak and can take as much usage as any steel release in my opinion. And with the Volquartsen costing $22.00 you can get 3 Christie's magazine releases that do the job better.

Get your Christie's stuff here: http://www.1022central.com/index.html

Recoil Buffer-$4.95

Auto Bolt Release- $8.95

Bolt Extention- $6.95

Extended Magazine release- $6.95

Under $30 Bucks for all that stuff. That leaves $45.00 for a cheek pad, rubber butt plate and a ton of .22 rounds to shoot.

I read an article once that a guy wrote about the 10/22 and he asked why would anyone want to spend hundreds of dollars on a $175.00 gun just to go plinking? Just change what needs to be changed and go have fun with it. I totally agree with that. Unless you are going into competitive shooting it just doesn't make much sense to spend a ton of cash changing everything but the reciever on a 10/22. If you want to do that, you are better off getting a bare reciever and building it up from there.

Oh, I almost forgot. The only thing you really need a punch for is the bolt pin (that the buffer replaces). I just used an old Rem. 870 grip screw as a punch to get it out. The rest of the pins are easily pushed out. I use wood BBQ sticks and a chopstick to push these pins out. The wood doesn't mark up the pins and are stiffer than plastic punches.

JJB2 · December 9, 2006, 12:41 AM

congats on the new rifle for your lady! i'm kinda surprised you hadn't had any replies on RFC..... my 1022 custom has a midway barrel made by green mountain and laminated thumbhole stock from there too that i'm positive was made by fajen... the barrel is a fluted blued heavy bbl... got the set a few years ago and they are $100 more now than then... i also have a volquartsen target hammer that was installed at their shop in carroll ia. as well as the trigger worked on by their tech as he said he could make it better than just adding the hammer.... breaks like glass now! went back alittle later that same year and thet put in an exact edge extractor and a buffer.... i live about an hour from there so i let them work on if possible.... i sent my bolt to randy at CPC to have him work it over.... i love that 1022! it is without a doubt the most accurate gun i've ever seen.... you do have to try different ammos to see what your particular gun likes best.. mine shoot the bulk federals in the blue box the best..... cheap accurate shooting for sure........ i hope you have your own rifle so you can both shoot together because that's the most fun! i'm going to RFC now to try and find your post there..........there are lots of good answers here tho.......

gac009 · December 9, 2006, 02:19 AM

You will notice that all of the parts I listed are parts that deal with ergonomics and not accuracy. The mag release, bolt handle and bolt hold are all too small and hurt her fingers when she uses them. She would like a cheek pad and a rubber butt pad for added comfort as well. She is a small woman and has small hands that are not as strong as most of ours are.

We have plenty of .22 ammo at the moment. We use the cheap Federal .22 that they sell at Gander. Its $8 for 500. We have about 300 left from our last box. Once I catch up on all the bills and my moms bills Ill be able to buy myself a good CZ 452.

The reason I asked about the punch was because she wanted me to take the rifle apart in front of her, teach her to clean it and show her exactly how it worked. I did the best I could but I couldnt get the rear pin out. Not wanting to bang it around on her kitchen table I simply said I diddnt have the right tool

Thanks for the links FS2K

FS2K · December 9, 2006, 02:40 AM

The rear pin is tight, but it does come loose. I remember how unsure I was when removing that pin on my very first 10/22 so I understand you wondering about the right tool. All it needs is a few hard taps to get started. Oddly enough the rear pins are the very ones that get so loose over time they just fall out after awhile when the reciever holes start to get oblonged.

And as far as accuracy goes, the 10/22 is plenty accurate right out of the box. I shot thousands and thousands of rounds through my first 10/22's stock barrel and she still grouped excellent when I sold her years later.

USMCG_HMX1 · December 9, 2006, 07:15 PM

Titanium extractor.

For a few bucks this is a nice add-on, and you'll know why after the first brick or three.

Kris

Travismaine · December 9, 2006, 09:55 PM

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Titanium extractor.

For a few bucks this is a nice add-on, and you'll know why after the first brick or three.

Kris

Ditto Ruger should put these on at the factory..

USMCG_HMX1 · December 10, 2006, 02:44 AM

Should they ..... yes, definately.

However, they don't and thats why it should be part of the "Top 5" parts you get for a 10/22. There is nothing like having to stick a cleaning rod down the barrel of a weapon that can't extract the case because the extractor won't or can't do its job.

It's also a fantastic way to end a day of shooting when you don't have a cleaning rod with you to push the case out, too.

Next would be (for me) a scope mount, rings, and a decent but cheap scope. Wally World should sell a scope in those two categories. Finally, the extended mag release, better safety, recoil buffer, etc., from a few posts up are all good calls.

I would also get a speed loader and a 25 round mag. Sore thumbs also quickly end a good day of shooting.

Kris

December 8, 2006, 05:23 PM	#1
gac009 Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2006 Posts: 430	Help picking parts for a 10/22 Took my once-anti-but-no-more fiance' to the gun store a few weeks back to pick out her first rifle. I tried very hard not to try to suggest she buy any one thing and let her pick for herself. Well in all of Gander Mt. she picked a 10/22 CRR. Thats my girl Gave her a copy of The Art of the Rifle to go with it. Anyway I told her the 10/22 has a huge market for parts and she wants to make a few changes to it. She wants a larger eaiser to use mag release a larger easier to use bolt handle a larger eaiser to use bolt hold/release and maybe a stock saddle for her cheek weld and a small thin rubber buttpad I tried looking at 10/22 parts but I honestly cant tell the good from the bad, so without spending more than say 75ish for everything what would be the best way to help my Fiance' get her ultimate 10/22. Looking for good brands to go with or exact parts if you know them. Links appreciated. Thanks

December 8, 2006, 06:38 PM	#2
FS2K Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2006 Posts: 1,853	I just bought a bunch of 10/22 stuff a larger eaiser to use mag release- Christie's extended mag release is the best! a larger easier to use bolt handle- Volquartsen extended bolt & recoil Spring. I like the feel and they are cheaper than the Titanium handle I got for my other 10/22. However, Christie's offers a bolt on extention that fits on the stock handle for cheap. I opted for the entire charging handle though. a larger eaiser to use bolt hold/release. Again, Christie's has this part for cheap. I also bought a buffer for the bolt ($4.95) and a scope base from Christie's. Along with the extended bolt I got another extractor from Volquartsen. __________________ Just a big fan of guns. Last edited by FS2K; December 8, 2006 at 11:44 PM.

December 8, 2006, 08:55 PM	#5
hpg Senior Member Join Date: September 14, 2002 Location: in the Bluegrass State Posts: 1,547	+1 on www.rimfirecentral.com __________________ NRA member Semper Paratus

December 8, 2006, 11:02 PM	#8
kymasabe Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2005 Location: Northern by birth, Southern by choice. Posts: 1,634	Mu suggestion is to stay away from the plastic mag releases and go with a metal one. We have one on our 10/22 made by VQ and it does a good job. Besides www.rimfirecentral.com you should check out www.cheapgunparts.com as they too have some 10/22 parts. The rimfirecentral sight has links to all kinds of parts suppliers. While you're there, look for a WeaponKraft orange bolt buffer. __________________ God's creatures big and small, eat them one, eat them all.

December 8, 2006, 11:27 PM	#9
FS2K Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2006 Posts: 1,853	I've tried a bunch of mag releases over the years... Steel, plastic, and whatever. I have a Volquartsen Fire Control Group on my 1st 10/22 that comes with their mag release already installed, and personally I don't like it. The Christie's is longer and only needs a light tap to disengauge the mag release because of the added leverage. The polymer used is not brittle or weak and can take as much usage as any steel release in my opinion. And with the Volquartsen costing $22.00 you can get 3 Christie's magazine releases that do the job better. Get your Christie's stuff here: http://www.1022central.com/index.html Recoil Buffer-$4.95 Auto Bolt Release- $8.95 Bolt Extention- $6.95 Extended Magazine release- $6.95 Under $30 Bucks for all that stuff. That leaves $45.00 for a cheek pad, rubber butt plate and a ton of .22 rounds to shoot. I read an article once that a guy wrote about the 10/22 and he asked why would anyone want to spend hundreds of dollars on a $175.00 gun just to go plinking? Just change what needs to be changed and go have fun with it. I totally agree with that. Unless you are going into competitive shooting it just doesn't make much sense to spend a ton of cash changing everything but the reciever on a 10/22. If you want to do that, you are better off getting a bare reciever and building it up from there. Oh, I almost forgot. The only thing you really need a punch for is the bolt pin (that the buffer replaces). I just used an old Rem. 870 grip screw as a punch to get it out. The rest of the pins are easily pushed out. I use wood BBQ sticks and a chopstick to push these pins out. The wood doesn't mark up the pins and are stiffer than plastic punches. __________________ Just a big fan of guns.

December 8, 2006, 07:12 PM	#3
gac009 Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2006 Posts: 430	Where do you get Christie's parts from? Also, what size punches do I need ? the large one that blocks the bolt from coming out dosnt seem to want to be moved on its own.

December 8, 2006, 07:57 PM	#4
boltgun71 Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2006 Location: Central SC Posts: 517	Hey, you need to ask your question over at www.rimfirecentral.com. Those guys specialize in 10/22's, especially making them into "ultimates". Theres a ton of knowledge there, I know they can help yah get exactly what yah need. Hope this helps.

December 8, 2006, 08:59 PM	#6
gac009 Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2006 Posts: 430	Posted on Rimfirecentral.com first After 3 1/2 hours sitting on the 10/22 forum and now.....58 views I have 0 answers. I figured they would be bursting with recommendations for good parts brands, but sadly it seems rather dead over there. I looked up Volquartsen parts on FS2K's recommendation but I can find Christie's parts anywhere.

December 9, 2006, 12:41 AM	#10
JJB2 Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2005 Posts: 559	congats on the new rifle for your lady! i'm kinda surprised you hadn't had any replies on RFC..... my 1022 custom has a midway barrel made by green mountain and laminated thumbhole stock from there too that i'm positive was made by fajen... the barrel is a fluted blued heavy bbl... got the set a few years ago and they are $100 more now than then... i also have a volquartsen target hammer that was installed at their shop in carroll ia. as well as the trigger worked on by their tech as he said he could make it better than just adding the hammer.... breaks like glass now! went back alittle later that same year and thet put in an exact edge extractor and a buffer.... i live about an hour from there so i let them work on if possible.... i sent my bolt to randy at CPC to have him work it over.... i love that 1022! it is without a doubt the most accurate gun i've ever seen.... you do have to try different ammos to see what your particular gun likes best.. mine shoot the bulk federals in the blue box the best..... cheap accurate shooting for sure........ i hope you have your own rifle so you can both shoot together because that's the most fun! i'm going to RFC now to try and find your post there..........there are lots of good answers here tho....... Last edited by JJB2; December 10, 2006 at 03:38 AM.

December 9, 2006, 02:19 AM	#11
gac009 Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2006 Posts: 430	You will notice that all of the parts I listed are parts that deal with ergonomics and not accuracy. The mag release, bolt handle and bolt hold are all too small and hurt her fingers when she uses them. She would like a cheek pad and a rubber butt pad for added comfort as well. She is a small woman and has small hands that are not as strong as most of ours are. We have plenty of .22 ammo at the moment. We use the cheap Federal .22 that they sell at Gander. Its $8 for 500. We have about 300 left from our last box. Once I catch up on all the bills and my moms bills Ill be able to buy myself a good CZ 452. The reason I asked about the punch was because she wanted me to take the rifle apart in front of her, teach her to clean it and show her exactly how it worked. I did the best I could but I couldnt get the rear pin out. Not wanting to bang it around on her kitchen table I simply said I diddnt have the right tool Thanks for the links FS2K

December 9, 2006, 02:40 AM	#12
FS2K Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2006 Posts: 1,853	No problem G The rear pin is tight, but it does come loose. I remember how unsure I was when removing that pin on my very first 10/22 so I understand you wondering about the right tool. All it needs is a few hard taps to get started. Oddly enough the rear pins are the very ones that get so loose over time they just fall out after awhile when the reciever holes start to get oblonged. And as far as accuracy goes, the 10/22 is plenty accurate right out of the box. I shot thousands and thousands of rounds through my first 10/22's stock barrel and she still grouped excellent when I sold her years later. __________________ Just a big fan of guns.

December 9, 2006, 07:15 PM	#13
USMCG_HMX1 Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2006 Posts: 507	Titanium extractor. For a few bucks this is a nice add-on, and you'll know why after the first brick or three. Kris

December 10, 2006, 02:44 AM	#15
USMCG_HMX1 Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2006 Posts: 507	Should they ..... yes, definately. However, they don't and thats why it should be part of the "Top 5" parts you get for a 10/22. There is nothing like having to stick a cleaning rod down the barrel of a weapon that can't extract the case because the extractor won't or can't do its job. It's also a fantastic way to end a day of shooting when you don't have a cleaning rod with you to push the case out, too. Next would be (for me) a scope mount, rings, and a decent but cheap scope. Wally World should sell a scope in those two categories. Finally, the extended mag release, better safety, recoil buffer, etc., from a few posts up are all good calls. I would also get a speed loader and a 25 round mag. Sore thumbs also quickly end a good day of shooting. Kris