Thread: Ruger 10/22 - Tricks, tips and modifications

Originally Posted by timattalon

I would disagree in part with these two statements.

With regards to comment #3 "if you want a competition class semi-auto" I would suggest buy one that is not Ruger. The Kidd and the MR have replaced so much that they are really a new rifle with possibly a couple of cheap substitute Ruger parts added. (Think "Dads old Axe---New handle, third head and still in the same leather cover"

That is exactly what I said, KIDD and MagRes are not Ruger. the only ruger part is the mag.

Unless you are talking about buying non-10/22 design entirely. In that case I actually know of no other competition class semi-auto. CZ and Annie semi-auto both sort of suck.

Originally Posted by timattalon

And regarding comment #4 "it is ONLY if you already have a 10/22 and REALLY want to give it competition class accuracy," then the cheapest option is to trade it on another rifle that IS what you really want.

Well, it is not that simple. Because secondhand competition class semi-auto do not come up often. You sell your existing ruger you take a hit, then you may have to buy a new rifle. Not every part needs to be replaced. you can get away with just upgrading the barrel and trigger. If you are able to get your hands on Lilja barrels, you can get sporter contour and you can even stick to the existing stock. Or inlet the existing stock to fit bull barrel.

Originally Posted by timattalon

I like the Ruger 10/22 and the Ruger has an outstandingly practical design. Simple, effective and relatively easy to manufacture. If they are purchased for what they were designed and built for they work well (usually) and that is as a practical, simple semi auto 22 for doing what 22s do. They leave a lot of potential for improvement but if this happened ex factory they would be much much dearer and less available.

Marlin owners will tell you that M60 and 795 are just as simple, effective, practical, but much more accurate ex-factory, and are cheaper. Several already expressed such view in this thread. I never shot a Marlin so I take no position in that debate.