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Wanting a 1022 setup for small game and some moving target fun. Run and gun. Lightweight, simple, handle the elements/abuse as a bush gun, in and out of vehicles, compact.

Build my own or look at some offerings?

There are some beautiful 1022 builds in some of these threads. Don't mind paying to have something similar but I want it catered for my needs.


Let me know what you guys think
 
The 10/22 will do everything you need right out of the box. Upgrade the trigger with a Volquartsen kit or similar, remove the barrel band (or buy a model without one) and it's plenty accurate for grouse head shots etc. Mine loves mini mags for accuracy, but the meat damage can be an issue if you hit the breast. Cheapo CCI Blazer is great too, but drops off quick out past 20-25 yards, so you need to hold high for those shots.

Does it have to be a 10/22, because there are better hunting guns than that for around the same price. CZ, Vintage Ashchutz, and others.
 
The 10/22 allows the widest range of options from mild to wild. All sorts of custom barrel specs are possible and builds can range huge in costs.

CF wrapped is now an option... as are shorty barrels. If you can dream it up, there is likely a custom barrel to suit.

If I can help, pm or email mysticprecision@gmail.com

Thanks

Jerry
 
Yea, lots of options out there.

A good place to start is figuring out what you want it to look like and how much you want to spend overall on it? If you build up your own, you have the option to get specific parts right off without having the factory "spares" to deal with once you replace them.

Lots of tried and true options depending on price you want to spend.

I enjoy the dlask tuff 22 option as they can go 25 round tuff magazine, and still take the standard 10 rounders. I also like the tactical solutions receiver, as it has an ambidextrous charge handle and a dual spring bolt. It just runs sooooo smooth.

I have also played with the last round hold open options out there, and really enjoyed that route. Trigger mechanism add on and proprietary bolt, that will work in standard receivers.

If you want send me a PM and I can send you some pics of a light set up for run and gun I have build up, that is sitting new unused. Build using tactical solutions receiver/barrel and carbon stock combo in blue theme. Sits at 3 lbs 5.9 oz no optics.
 
wallz said:
Yea, lots of options out there.

A good place to start is figuring out what you want it to look like and how much you want to spend overall on it? If you build up your own, you have the option to get specific parts right off without having the factory "spares" to deal with once you replace them.

Lots of tried and true options depending on price you want to spend.

I enjoy the dlask tuff 22 option as they can go 25 round tuff magazine, and still take the standard 10 rounders. I also like the tactical solutions receiver, as it has an ambidextrous charge handle and a dual spring bolt. It just runs sooooo smooth.

I have also played with the last round hold open options out there, and really enjoyed that route. Trigger mechanism add on and proprietary bolt, that will work in standard receivers.

If you want send me a PM and I can send you some pics of a light set up for run and gun I have build up, that is sitting new unused. Build using tactical solutions receiver/barrel and carbon stock combo in blue theme. Sits at 3 lbs 5.9 oz no optics.
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Ive always found anyone worried about the capability of an over capacity magazines cant really shoot buts a sprayn prayer. The ops asking for a gun for hunting and runngun. Obviously a compact and lighter weight option. Great sales pitch however! As far as the ambidextrous charge handle and dual spring bolt goes, Im not buying that. If your right handed get a right handed gun. If your left handed do the same. Anyone thats built custom 10/22 platform guns knows the best bolt available is the Volquartsen. Titanium firing pin straight thru the bolt body and the charge handles threaded into the bolt eliminating a part that causes friction and gives much more consistent ignition. PERIOD Just looking at ur location Id get hold of Jerry and he will help you achieve what your looking for. Hes built many accurate rifles and we dont always agree but he knows what hes talking about and will make you happy on a limited budget or full blown custom. Just my opinion but thats the direction Id travel. If youd like to look at medals then Jerry and I can show you we actually know what we are talking about.
 
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lol Longstud, we love you! No sales pitch, just want to provide the guy with a picture, that's it.

Yes the volquatsen bolts are great, (really like their nitride coating), and just like it, the tactical solutions charge handle bolts right in. Same type straight through firing pin. Even has a nice hole with a cap, in the back of the receiver for cleaning rod insertion. Not many provide this anymore.

It is actually quicker for the charge handle on the left side, even for the right hand shooters, as you continue the hold on the pistol grip for loading, charging, and the odd jamb you might get. Eject is still right side. You should actually try one, and as an old guy you might actually like it.

Yep, Jerry is great, bought scopes from him before, and want to get an Mpod.

The 25 round mags are nice for run and gun on steel, with less mag changes. Beats having the triple mag connector.
 
Worth considering maybe? Don't know anything about patent law, but if I remember right the one Ruger held for the 10/22 expired a long time ago, so "clones" of these guns started to appear. I'm not a semi guy so take this with a grain of salt, but from what I can tell the Thompson T/CR22 is an awfully nice version of this gun with some nice features built right in. When I first held one of these it had the factory green, Magpul-designed stock. VERY light, had some obvious flex. Felt VERY good in hand, and the low weight was very appealing. The cheap feeling stock kept me away from the idea for a long time but at some point, the obvious occurred to me-this isn't a bench gun/target gun.

I haven't watched this particular video (deliberately) so I don't know if it's positive..but I think you'll find most people hold a pretty high opinion of it even in it's factory configuration.

https://www.rifleshootermag.com/editorial/review-thompson-center-tcr22/357401
 
stuffrider147 said:
Wanting a 1022 setup for small game and some moving target fun. Run and gun. Lightweight, simple, handle the elements/abuse as a bush gun, in and out of vehicles, compact.

Build my own or look at some offerings?

There are some beautiful 1022 builds in some of these threads. Don't mind paying to have something similar but I want it catered for my needs.


Let me know what you guys think
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What kind of optic are you planning on running?
 
Canuck65 said:
The 10/22 will do everything you need right out of the box. Upgrade the trigger with a Volquartsen kit or similar, remove the barrel band (or buy a model without one) and it's plenty accurate for grouse head shots etc. Mine loves mini mags for accuracy, but the meat damage can be an issue if you hit the breast. Cheapo CCI Blazer is great too, but drops off quick out past 20-25 yards, so you need to hold high for those shots.

Does it have to be a 10/22, because there are better hunting guns than that for around the same price. CZ, Vintage Ashchutz, and others.
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Yes, looking at the 1022 platform. As Jerry mentioned, the aftermarket components are everywhere.

Will definitely try the mini mags and blazer
 
Sky's the limit with a 10/22!
A very fun gun that can perform well from simple factory form to high end custom.
You need to decide exactly what you are looking for and what your budget is.

I have had as much fun with the factory basic model as I have with my expensive custom rifle.
And there some simple mods out there that do not have to break the bank to get what you may be looking for.
Bolt and firing pin swaps, and trigger assemblies are good places to start. Barrels and stocks after that.
Ammo can be finicky, depending on the spring in the firing pin/bolt assembly; this will impact reliable extraction and prevent jams. Velocity is the factor here, depending on the ammo you want to shoot.

And a good rimfire scope will make a difference too, unless you are wanting to stick with open sights (which is fun too!)
On my stock RSI 10/22 I run the Leupold 2-7, and on my custom I run the Leupold 4-12.
I hunt more with the RSI so am not shooting longer distances so the lower magnification range suits the purpose, while still allowing me to crank up for practicing at 50 yards. I like to shoot longer distances with the custom, so the higher magnification aids here.

Good luck in your quest, and have fun!
 
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