Just got my 1st Ruger 10/22 !!!

[rdc]

As long as you have that band w/slot the front tech sight will go install easily.

 

[marylandondeck]

Well there is your chance to upgrade lol eiter tech sites or a decent fiber optic sight.

As long as you have that band w/slot the front tech sight will go install easily.

ok so Tech Sights. then what? i'm excited. i need concepts to buzz around in my head.

 

[Demoneyes86]

Nice barrel and stock. Trigger job. There are many ways to customize these. Just get an idea and run with it. Skys the limit.

 

[stillwillin]

buy some clear 10 rnd magazines. eBay seems to have the best prices.

 

[Demoneyes86]

The factory rotary seems superior to the cheaper extended 10 rounds.

 

[marylandondeck]

The factory rotary seems superior to the cheaper extended 10 rounds.

this is what i got off reading a bit about it too.

 

[ivwarrior]

now what should i do with it? it's the carbine model but it's missing the front sight.

Toss a red dot on it, grab a .22 pistol, 200 or so rounds of ammo, and come up to Lewistown next month for the Ruger Rimfire match.

 

[rdc]

What's the ruger rimfire match you speak of????

 

[ivwarrior]

Ruger Rimfire matches are generally steel plate matches (steel and polymer are the only targets allowed, according to the rulebook). You need both a .22 rifle and a .22 pistol. Any make is acceptable, doesn't have to be a Ruger.

At Lewistown, our match is 6 stages. 3 stages are shot with pistol, 3 with rifle. Each stage will be 5 targets, and you shoot each stage 5 times. We count your best 4 times per stage. So, if you don't miss and have to fire make up shots, it's 150 rounds. Which is why I suggest bringing 200, to have a few to cover make up shots, I know I usually need a few.

Here are the different divisions:

OPEN: Any firearm (pistol, revolver, or rifle) with scopes, optical sights, light gathering scopes,
battery powered optics, lasers, compensator or muzzle brake.
LIMITED: Firearms with iron sights. Adjustable sights, fiber optics are allowed but no electronic
sights. No compensators, muzzle breaks or barrel weights.
COWBOY/COWGIRL: Single action revolvers and period lever or pump action rifles with iron
sights. All competitors in COWBOY/COWGIRL CLASS must wear a cowboy hat in competition.
MANUALLY OPERATED: Rifle must be manually operated…bolt action, lever action, slide or
pump action and iron sights. Handgun would be double-action Revolver.

We haven't had anyone shoot the cowboy class lately. Limited and Open are usually close to an even split of the bunch, and a few in Manual.

 

[johnnyb2]

TO MARYLANDONDECK:

Unless you plan to shoot out to 100 yards, a Walther Red Dot for about $70 bucks is great. These work really well for just plinking and shooting out to about 50-70 yards, beyond that or for target shooting a scope would be better.

Don't forget a trigger upgrade also, then the barrel. But the factory triggers if they are still the same ( which I think they are ) is about 8-9lb pull and gritty, nasty! YUCK :-)

KIDD makes a drop in trigger that is absolutely fantastic. It is about $100 bucks and come in just 2 parts so you do not have to worry about getting all the pieces lined up correctly. Or the cheapest route to improe the trigger is just but a Volksquartson hammer for about $45. That is the best inexpensive plan and will give you about a 3lb pretty smooth trigger pull.

ENJOY!

 

[Old Gaffer]

Congrats. Since it's missing the front sight, you've got the perfect excuse to put Tech Sights on it, http://www.tech-sights.com.

Tech Sights TOTALLY ROCK!

 

[Tacticalglobe]

Here is my 10/22. A few mods here and there. Check out the sight and scope.

 

[Demoneyes86]

I just added an archangel target stock to mine and a ksa fluted bull barrel. Cant wait to test fire it. Hows yours coming along did you test it yet?