I have recently found a new toy to play with. I used to have a Ruger 10/22 many years ago. For some dumb reason I decided to sell it.
I made a profit on the sale, but always wanted another one. Well, I found one at a good price at a local pawn shop. It had not been treated well. The
previous owner had put it into a Bullpup stock. Whoever had it had no idea of how to work on firearms. The gripstock had been cut off with what looked
to have been a machette. It was all chewed up and jagged. Then, instead of drifting out the front sight, they ground it off!! Well, did some bartering with
the shop owner and walked out with it.
First thing I did was bring it home, disassemble it, and removed the parts I didn't need (bullpup stock & red dot scope and barrel). I checked out
the barrel and other than the ground off sight, it was in good shape. I decided to keep it in case I ever need it. I tore down the receiver and inspected the
internal parts. They all looked functional, but I knew I could do better. The next step was to visit
Midway USA and find some new parts. Here is some pics of my Ruger 10/22 as it is right
now.
And here is a few of the targets from this set up. The first target is a 5-shot group at 25 yds. The second target is my first 10-shot group at 50yds. The two flyers were from a clean barrel and before I adjusted the impact to the right. The following group is 8 rounds!!
I am happy!! I am sure that I can do better and I know the rifle is more accurate than I at this point. I broke the barrel in by running a bore snake through it after every round for the first 5 rounds. Then ran it again after 5 rounds. Then I set up to sight in the scope. I bore snaked it every 5 rounds afterward up until I got 25 rounds through the new barrel. I don't know if it is necessary, but I figured it couldn't hurt. I suppose I was right!
Now. I know you are all just waiting in anticipation to find out what I used to make this set up. Right? Well, below is a list and a link to all the components I used to make this build. If parts are not listed below, then they are the original factory parts. I still may add a few more things as time goes on, but if the accuracy stays as it is, I don't know that I will need them.
The List: