Ruger 10/22

[PKendall10]

I'm in the market for one of these simply for plinking, and the quality of the hardwood stocks have been really disappointing.

If any owners could weigh in, that'd be great as I hope my bad experience is an anomaly.

Thanks

 

[Demoneyes86]

Great gun. To bad you didnt get one this past weekend dicks had them for $179. My stock is perfectly fine. I am worling on a spare one trying out my hand at staining.

 

[PKendall10]

Its funny you say that because the one I mentioned above was the one with the faulty stock. That is what stopped me from "pulling the trigger" on that deal.

(Because I'm sure that I'm the first person on this forum to use the "pulling the trigger" pun)

 

[settleitinthering]

I'm in the market for one of these simply for plinking, and the quality of the hardwood stocks have been really disappointing.

If any owners could weigh in, that'd be great as I hope my bad experience is an anomaly.

Thanks

What's wrong with the quality of the hardwood stock? A friend purchased one over the weekend and the stock seemed just fine to me.

 

[j8064]

I'm already confused. Ruger 10/22's are one of the nicest shooting .22's around. They're also one of the most accessorized .22's with a bazillion aftermarket config parts out there. Disappointing hardwood stock? That's one of the first things many 10/22 owners replace...


For example: http://www.mountsplus.com/AR-15_Accessories/AR-15_Scope_Mounts/Ruger_1022_Stocks.html

 

[hvymax]

I had the replacement stock long before I had the gun. Was the figure on the Wal Mart Crown Grade stock a little lacking?

 

[Mooseman]

I love 10/22's. I have two. One is a carbine and one is a takedown. I just bought one for my mother in law. The stock was fine on it. I am going to get another one for me and put some kind of kit on it. If you do not like the stock, get a stainless steel one. They come with the synthetic stock. Unless you are using it for hunting be sure to go out of state to get some BX25 mags.

 

[Murple]

If you do not like the stock, get a stainless steel one.

Whoa, that would be badass!

They come with the synthetic stock.

Oh, the stainless barrel...gotcha ;-)

 

[PKendall10]

I only meant to see if anyone else experienced a similar problem with the quality of the hardwood stocks. I'm sorry for not specifying my intentions in the OP.

The stock had damage in the very front where it had multiple gouges on both side, this was at a Dicks Sporting goods in Glen Burnie.

 

[Darkemp]

I only meant to see if anyone else experienced a similar problem with the quality of the hardwood stocks. I'm sorry for not specifying my intentions in the OP.

That being said, I am very well aware the many models of 10/22's as well as the vast aftermarket for them.

I recommend the Hogue stock if you don't want wood. It's very comfortable and durable.

 

[PKendall10]

I recommend the Hogue stock if you don't want wood. It's very comfortable and durable.

Thanks for the information, I do like the look of that.

In general I'm not very familiar with stock swapping. How difficult of a task is that?

 

[settleitinthering]

I only meant to see if anyone else experienced a similar problem with the quality of the hardwood stocks. I'm sorry for not specifying my intentions in the OP.

The stock had damage in the very front where it had multiple gouges on both side, this was at a Dicks Sporting goods in Glen Burnie.

Got ya. Dick's in GB is where my friend bought his. I always have them (any gun dealer, especially a Big Box store) take the EXACT one I am going to purchase out of the box so I can inspect it prior to purchase. Of course, I always ask nicely first and have never had anyone say "no." One time, a rifle I was going to pick up had major "scratches" and "door dings" on it, but they went back to the stock room and grabbed me another one that wasn't all boogered up. Ask nicely and be friendly...that's the kicker.

 

[Mooseman]

Thanks for the information, I do like the look of that.

In general I'm not very familiar with stock swapping. How difficult of a task is that?

With the 10/22 it could not be easier. One screw holds the barrel band on and one screw is on the underside of the stock.

 

[frdfandc]

When I picked up my 10/22 a few months ago (my first), I pulled the stock off in about 45 seconds.

Not hard to do at all.

 

[Darkemp]

When I picked up my 10/22 a few months ago (my first), I pulled the stock off in about 45 seconds.

Not hard to do at all.

45 seconds??? What'd you do, take a break halfway?

 

[Crab Bait]

I'm with you on the 10/22 stock. The ones I've held are not up to my standards.

Eventually I'll probably get past the idea of a $200 .22 rifle that I'm immediately going to replace the stock on, but I haven't yet... probably because the rumor is that they aren't all that accurate out of the box either.

The used Marlin 60 anniversary edition I picked up on here is just the opposite in both areas however.

 

[Boom Boom]

I assume the OP either means characterless wood or less than perfect woodwork around the lower receiver near the magazine slot. Both are relatively normal, in my experience. I wouldn't have passed up a $179 deal because of either. It's a low-cost rifle made to shoot and enjoy, not to be a museum piece. Through normal use, you're bound to add more than a few character marks to the stock yourself.