Ruger 10/22 vs TUF 22

[phinton81]

The Dlask is worth it for the solid receiver alone, the pot metal Ruger ones are atrocious and strip out very easily, comparatively speaking.

Patrick

 

[AlexF]

BX trigger works very well but I might upgrade to a better all metal trigger group.
The rest of the rifle is great even if the stock is smallish for taller shooters.

 

[markt]

I've been very happy with my Dlask-built TUF-22 and Green Mountain barrel. The fit and finish compared to a stock Ruger is in another league. The feel of the Kidd bolt sliding precisely in the receiver is worth it right there.

I started with a decent BX trigger on it but then upgraded to a Tier 1 trigger from Brimstone Gunshmithing in WA. They do nice work.

So, if you have the budget, get the Dlask and don't look back.

 

[05RAV]

The Dlask is worth it for the solid receiver alone, the pot metal Ruger ones are atrocious and strip out very easily, comparatively speaking.
Patrick

Apparently, you don't know what you are talking about. The Ruger 10/22 receiver is made from 6061-T6 aluminum alloy NOT pot metal. It does not strip easily. The alloy is completely adequate for the application.
For comparison, the TUF-22 receiver is made from 7075-T6 alloy which is, indeed, stronger but also much more expensive than 6061-T6. However, other properties of 6061 like machinability, corrosion resistance etc. are better than 7075.

 

[AlexF]

Apparently, you don't know what you are talking about. The Ruger 10/22 receiver is made from 6061-T6 aluminum alloy NOT pot metal. It does not strip easily. The alloy is completely adequate for the application.
For comparison, the TUF-22 receiver is made from 7075-T6 alloy which is, indeed, stronger but also much more expensive than 6061-T6. However, other properties of 6061 like machinability, corrosion resistance etc. are better than 7075.

I think he meant that Ruger fit and finish has dropped recently...
My newly received my Ruger Custom Competition 10/22 fit and finish is excellent!
It’s not Accuracy International level of quality but it’s still excellent.

In life, you mostly get what you pay for and should not expect $1000 rifle fit and finish when buying a $300 rifle!

 

[bibatoad]

Thanks for the input, I might have to pull the trigger on the TUF-22. I have a standard ruger 10/22 so even though its shelling out more $$$$ it may be worth it.

Try a Volquartsen trigger kit, the basic can be had for under $60.00 and will make a huge difference. Ruger also makes a BX trigger as well for about $130.00, not bad, better than the factory.

 

[ColinD]

To the OP, I have both, there is no question that the tuff has far superior quality. However, if your kids are going to use it, unless you opt for a lighter barrel than the bull barrel that comes standard, it might be too heavy for them.

I have a ruger receiver in a crazy Ivan chassis with a 12.5 CF wrapped Dlask barrel, it’s 5.8lbs with a loaded 25rd mag and vortex red dot. It’s without a doubt the most fun shooting gun I have.

My tuff has a 16” bull barrel and vortex 3-9 scope. It weights 8.2lbs with a loaded 25rd mag and an absolute tack driver.

You could buy two rugers for the price of one tuff. If you’re set on a tuff and want a rifle your kids can use easily wield, I’d recommend buying a ruger and stripping everything off of it to use on a tuff receiver. I’d also recommend replacing the recoil buffer with a $5 synthetic one from Dlask.

It would be super easy to sell your ruger receiver on here later, DM me if that’s your route.

Cheers.

 

[coleman1495]

Apparently, you don't know what you are talking about. The Ruger 10/22 receiver is made from 6061-T6 aluminum alloy NOT pot metal. It does not strip easily. The alloy is completely adequate for the application.
For comparison, the TUF-22 receiver is made from 7075-T6 alloy which is, indeed, stronger but also much more expensive than 6061-T6. However, other properties of 6061 like machinability, corrosion resistance etc. are better than 7075.

A quick search states that the Ruger receiver is A380 aluminum. That material seems to be used in die casting.

I’m not a materials expert but I don’t think you can call it 6061. Its made from powdered aluminum and is weak/soft as crap.

 

[phinton81]

No, they are not 6061. Everything made by Kidd, Dlask or Volquartsen is 6061. The Rugers are soft and cheap and made from powdered metal that is cast.

 

[05RAV]

Quote Originally Posted by 05RAV View Post
Apparently, you don't know what you are talking about. The Ruger 10/22 receiver is made from 6061-T6 aluminum alloy NOT pot metal. It does not strip easily. The alloy is completely adequate for the application.
For comparison, the TUF-22 receiver is made from 7075-T6 alloy which is, indeed, stronger but also much more expensive than 6061-T6. However, other properties of 6061 like machinability, corrosion resistance etc. are better than 7075.

A quick search states that the Ruger receiver is A380 aluminum. That material seems to be used in die casting.
I’m not a materials expert but I don’t think you can call it 6061. Its made from powdered aluminum and is weak/soft as crap.

No, they are not 6061. Everything made by Kidd, Dlask or Volquartsen is 6061. The Rugers are soft and cheap and made from powdered metal that is cast.

Unfortunately you are wrong:

https://ruger.com/micros/customShop/31147.html Hard-coat anodized, CNC-machined receiver made from heat treated and stress relieved 6061-T6511 aluminum allows for optimal receiver-to-bolt interaction and a match-grade feel.

https://www.corlanes.com/ruger-10-22-22lr-compact-semi-blk-lam.html The Ruger 10/22 features a detachable rotary magazine, extended magazine release, push-button manual safety, an A380 aluminum alloy receiver, a hammer forged barrel, and a polymer trigger housing.

It seems that the less expensive Ruger 10/22's may have a A380 receiver, more expensive may have 6061-T6 receivers. A380 is typical cast/die cast alloy. 6061 is in essence wrought alloy but can be centrifugally cast for relatively simplistic shapes. I'm not sure if Ruger uses 6061 cast or wrought although since the beginning Ruger has been pioneering cast firearm parts. Regarding mechanical properties, both A380 and 6061 in T6 condition (artificially aged) have very similar mechanical properties, e.g. https://www.makeitfrom.com/compare/...um/A380.0-A380.0-F-SC84C-A13800-Cast-Aluminum.
Ditto, A380 is good enough for a receiver.

 

[coleman1495]

Unfortunately you are wrong:

https://ruger.com/micros/customShop/31147.html Hard-coat anodized, CNC-machined receiver made from heat treated and stress relieved 6061-T6511 aluminum allows for optimal receiver-to-bolt interaction and a match-grade feel.

https://www.corlanes.com/ruger-10-22-22lr-compact-semi-blk-lam.html The Ruger 10/22 features a detachable rotary magazine, extended magazine release, push-button manual safety, an A380 aluminum alloy receiver, a hammer forged barrel, and a polymer trigger housing.

It seems that the less expensive Ruger 10/22's may have a A380 receiver, more expensive may have 6061-T6 receivers. A380 is typical cast/die cast alloy. 6061 is in essence wrought alloy but can be centrifugally cast for relatively simplistic shapes. I'm not sure if Ruger uses 6061 cast or wrought although since the beginning Ruger has been pioneering cast firearm parts. Regarding mechanical properties, both A380 and 6061 in T6 condition (artificially aged) have very similar mechanical properties, e.g. https://www.makeitfrom.com/compare/...um/A380.0-A380.0-F-SC84C-A13800-Cast-Aluminum.
Ditto, A380 is good enough for a receiver.

I misunderstood. Yes the Competition Ruger is 6061. The regular ruger 10/22 is A380 die cast.