School Me - Adding Bull Barrel to 10/22

Zombie_013 · Apr 23, 2012

Hi everyone,

I want to put together a nice 10/22 for my girlfriend. Can I simply purchase a new or used recently manufactured 10/22 and add a bull barrel using the stock at the link below (or similar stock designed to hold a bull barrel such as the Hogue overmolded stock)? The links below are just examples. I am open to suggestions for the stock and barrel.

Example of stock:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ruger-10-22...301?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e6d67394d

Example of bull barrel:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-LIGHTWE...379?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4602fc009b

Bryan

rj1974 · Apr 23, 2012

Yep all you need is a barrel and stock to fit the bigger barrel diameter . The barrel shaft that goes into the receiver may need minor fitting which is pretty simple .

Zombie_013 · Apr 23, 2012

Thanks Ray

davsco · Apr 23, 2012

that's what i did, bought a cheapo 10/22, tossed the factory stock and barrel, bought a bull barrel and a stock that would accommodate it. no special tools needed.

only downsides with a 10/22 is they're a PITA to clean as you have to go in thru the muzzle, though i guess you could pull a boresnake through. other than that, super fun, accurate and reliable with a ton of aftermarket accessories.

Zombie_013 · Apr 23, 2012

davsco said:
that's what i did, bought a cheapo 10/22, tossed the factory stock and barrel, bought a bull barrel and a stock that would accommodate it. no special tools needed.

only downsides with a 10/22 is they're a PITA to clean as you have to go in thru the muzzle, though i guess you could pull a boresnake through. other than that, super fun, accurate and reliable with a ton of aftermarket accessories.

Thanks for the info.

krew08 · Apr 23, 2012

davsco said:
only downsides with a 10/22 is they're a PITA to clean as you have to go in thru the muzzle, though i guess you could pull a boresnake through.

Get one of these: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/702016/otis-deluxe-rifle-and-pistol-cleaning-system

Works well for mine. :thumbsup:

rj1974 · Apr 23, 2012

davsco said:
only downsides with a 10/22 is they're a PITA to clean as you have to go in thru the muzzle, though i guess you could pull a boresnake through. .

You can drill a hole in line with the barrel in the rear of the receiver and run a rod through that way . When its in the stock you cant see the hole .

HT4 · Apr 23, 2012

rj1974 said:
You can drill a hole in line with the barrel in the rear of the receiver and run a rod through that way . When its in the stock you cant see the hole .

Please tell me that you are joking... Please? Lie to me!

ROBAR35 · Apr 23, 2012

HT4 said:
Please tell me that you are joking... Please? Lie to me!

Brownells sells the jig to do it, need a good drill press and decent skills but its a good option :thumbsup:

hvymax · Apr 23, 2012

rj1974 said:
You can drill a hole in line with the barrel in the rear of the receiver and run a rod through that way . When its in the stock you cant see the hole .

Wile E Coyote You Genious.
If you are pimping it plan your ultimate setup. There is not that much price difference on most stocks. 1-$300 for a good barrel. Rail and optic options are endless.

rickyp · Apr 23, 2012

rj1974 said:
You can drill a hole in line with the barrel in the rear of the receiver and run a rod through that way . When its in the stock you cant see the hole .

ok once you drill the hole trough the back of the recever what od you do with the bolt. it would be in the way.

chale127 · Apr 23, 2012

i got a bull barrel free from my boss, bolted it to the cheapest 10/22 i could find, added a hogue stock and a $35 tasco from wally world and i can hold quarter sized groups at 100yds without trying hard

Threeband · Apr 23, 2012

Instead of buying a 10/22 and throwing 94% in the trash, what about just buying a receiver, and building it from scratch?

Hmm, I just glanced at the prices for Volquartsen receivers at Midway. Might have answered my own question.

rj1974 · Apr 23, 2012

HT4 said:
Please tell me that you are joking... Please? Lie to me!

No Im not .

rickyp said:
ok once you drill the hole trough the back of the recever what od you do with the bolt. it would be in the way.

Strip it , it takes 2 minutes .

rico903 · Apr 24, 2012

krew08 said:
Get one of these: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/702016/otis-deluxe-rifle-and-pistol-cleaning-system

Works well for mine.

Order a Patch Worm kit $10, made in Westminster MD.
http://20-20.8m.com/

Biggfoot44 · Apr 24, 2012

Or to be really basic , you just need a new bbl and a wood rasp.

chale127 · Apr 24, 2012

Threeband said:
Instead of buying a 10/22 and throwing 94% in the trash, what about just buying a receiver, and building it from scratch?

Hmm, I just glanced at the prices for Volquartsen receivers at Midway. Might have answered my own question.

Yes, yes you did....

07cummins59 · Apr 24, 2012

I'm currently redoing mine....I bought these, will be delivered Thursday. Ill post some pictures and let you know how it shoots.

http://www.eabco.com/store/products/Ruger_10_22_Thumbhole_Silhouette_Stocks_Laminated_10_22_Stocks_All_Colors-2063-70.html

http://www.eabco.com/store/products/E_R_Shaw_10_22_Barrels-2119-249.html

hvymax · Apr 24, 2012

07cummins59 said:
I'm currently redoing mine....I bought these, will delivered Thursday. Ill post some pictures and let you know how it shoots.

http://www.eabco.com/store/products/Ruger_10_22_Thumbhole_Silhouette_Stocks_Laminated_10_22_Stocks_All_Colors-2063-70.html

http://www.eabco.com/store/products/E_R_Shaw_10_22_Barrels-2119-249.html

Spiral Stainless will be beautiful on that stock.

hvymax · Apr 24, 2012

Since I have kids and share with others I prefer an adjustable stock so I can adjust to fit various shooters. There are plenty of pimptastic stocks on the market so choose your poison. All mine needs is a barrel upgrade to be complete.

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