10/22 Tapco, First gun first build

JoshHanson

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Hello CGN's!

I just thought I would let you know about my build thats going down this weekend. My purpose was to turn my Ruger 10/22 from a boring rifle, into something a little more fun, and on a budget. I love customizing and tinkering, and I hate being a broke-ass. I was hoping for completion under $750..

So.. I started with a compact 10/22 from Basspro for $220
I've completed the auto-bolt release mod, with the ol' Dremel.
I've purchased a VQ Extractor and a VQ Target hammer, just under $50 for both (Hawktecharms.com).
For the stock I changed my mind from target to tactical; from a B&C Anchutz thumbhole to a Tapco Intrafuse Rifle System, black, with the stock barrel size, 2 rail. $110 Yes, its commando time...:50cal:
I bought a Tuffer Buffer bolt buffer, $5 and a Hex takedown screw $5, and a Butler creek 25 round Steel lips mag $35 (Rimfiresports.com).
For a bit extra I bought another factory 10 round rotary mag and a coupler to join 2 factory mags $20(Hawktecharms.com)

About $445 invested so far, not including my cleaning items, ammo or case.

I am waiting for the majority of my parts and stock to arrive late this week, early next week. I will post pictures of this build when I get her slapped together for the first time. Next on the list is a decent reddot , and a vertical grip/bipod for my bottom rail.

To note, I tried my damndest to order from Fabsports.ca, a Canadian company. Sadly, he didn't have stock of what I needed, twice. Also, his prices were considerably higher then the American companies... in addition he was charging freight..

Anyways, I am pumped for this build. My first gun, and I have yet to shoot it stock.. ha! I think I might call it the Gophernator...or no wait the Squirrelbane! Either way them varmints will be laying turd when they see me taking aim. Lol.
Pics are a few days away, though Im sure if you've seen one Tapco you've seen them all.:cheers:

Any advise, tips, or recomendations? Anyone have anything to say about the standard Ruger barrel and its suitability for this Tapco application?:confused:
 
let us know the overall length of the Tapco T6. I can't find that info anywhere. I always thought it would be cool to have a bull barrel flush with the end of the stock (no protruding barrel) if the overall length can be at least 26"
 
I went with standard barrel Intrafuse, as the Bull barrel designs are a bit pricier, and would need a bull barrel, obviously. That would bring the price and weight up on my build, which are two things I definately don't want in my 10/22. I've also heard that keeping the stock action and bbl together improves reliability..though Im sure that can be disputed.

I originally wanted this to be a benchrest gun, heavy barrel and the like... but decided I will keep the sniping to the big guns. I have another build on a Rem 700 planned..

Devilito, that sounds like a neat idea... also, short barells are cheaper..and lighter...
I might just end up milling this for .920, we will have to see.
 
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I went with standard barrel Intrafuse, as the Bull barrel designs are a bit pricier, and would need a bull barrel, obviously. That would bring the price and weight up on my build, which are two things I definately don't want in my 10/22. I've also heard that keeping the stock action and bbl together improves reliability..though Im sure that can be disputed.

I originally wanted this to be a benchrest gun, heavy barrel and the like... but decided I will keep the sniping to the big guns. I have another build on a Rem 700 planned..

Devilito, that sounds like a neat idea... also, short barells are cheaper..and lighter...
I might just end up milling this for .920, we will have to see.
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well to be honest it doesn't need to be a heavy barrel. But i think the look of a flush barrel to the stock would be extra "tactical" lol

something like this but obviously without the suppressed barrel
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Holy that thing looks like Robocop's johnson! Kinda neat though! Reminds me of a cross between an assault rifle and a shotgun. Wonder if anyone here or on RFC has built a stubby like that with a tactical stock?
 
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Holy that thing looks like Robocop's johnson! Kinda neat though! Reminds me of a cross between an assault rifle and a shotgun. Wonder if anyone here or on RFC has built a stubby like that with a tactical stock?
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well i posted that because it's the stock you're getting. But if you like stubby 10/22s there are some real crazy ones but they wouldnt be unrestricted.
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I'm definately a bigger fan of the tactical stock shorties as opposed to the charger style or shortened ones. They must have taken the side rails off that Tapco? Supposedly the .920 fit stocks have 4 rails, the standard fits have only 2...
 
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I'm definately a bigger fan of the tactical stock shorties as opposed to the charger style or shortened ones. They must have taken the side rails off that Tapco? Supposedly the .920 fit stocks have 4 rails, the standard fits have only 2...
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it's on older Tapco that was modified. The barrel is fully supressed so it's bigger than a bull barrel. The entire gun is sold as one item in the US. It's not something some person just put together. But it is an example of what you can do with your Tapco stock. Heck it's plastic, it should be easy to modify as you wish
 
I'm definately going to be making some custom mods. Work in an aviation tech shop so we have almost anything I would need. I was considering creating my own bipod.. might take a bit of planning but sounds like fun.
 
Yesterday I received my first batch of parts for this build, (1/4).

I installed the Power custom hammer with attached bushings and shims. Popped the bolt stop pin out and replaced it with a Ten-22 buffer (orange? ORANGE?!). This morning I popped out the bolt and gave everything a nice cleaning. I used some scotch bright and gave the bolt, inner receiver, its contact points and the guide rod a nice gentle buff. Cleaned the action again and wiped everything with a cloth and a small amount of Remoil. I'm amazed at how a simple clean, rub and oil smoothed out the handle pull!
I removed the stock extractor and spring and popped in the VQ Exact Edge Extractor. Tested with a round and it grips nicely. Hooray!
Before replacing the bolt I cleaned the barrel for the first time with my bore snake.

I am happy I took the time to do a full tear down myself. The first time was a bit tense, but now that I understand the relationship of the parts it is very simple to strip down. I beleive the TLC was greatly appreciated, as now instead of a somewhat clunky, crunchy charge pull and trigger pull, they are solid and smooth. The trigger breaks nice n crisp, and I will have to measure to see if it is actually in the 2.5 lb range.

Another day or so for the Intrafuse and the rest of my stuff, and I will grab the camera and show her off!
 
Alright, so I am now about 95% done the build. I have the rifle assembled with its new internals, inside the Tapco stock. I've installed the stock Ruger rail on the receiver, and picked up a cheapo Tasco Red-dot. I took an adjustable sling I've been using on a pack of mine, and attached it to the sling studs.

All in all, I am very happy with my build! It meets my original parameters of being extremely inexpensive, at around $500 not including ammo or cleaning products. It is extremely light with the Red-dot, I still need to weigh it, but it's light. Now that it has a Red-dot, it is extremely comfortable to shoulder, and target aquisition is instant. All in all that makes it alot more enjoyable for plinking, which is what its job will be 75% of the time. For its anti-rodent/grouse capabilities, I am considering a regular scope.

Reviews

Tapco Intrafuse Stock: The Intrafuse is extremely light, built of a hardy plastic, and everything fit in it snug. I enjoy its extendable stock, its rails, sling studs and general feel. I dislike its lower rail cover, as it wiggles a bit when held, and is hard to get back on for me. I am not sure about the pistol grip internal compartment... I will throw the cleaning kit in there, but I would have preferred a solid grip. Straight tube would not come out of the stock, but I am using optics so may never remove it to use the angled tube. The butt has a very slight bit of play, but its not anything to gripe about, and it sort of comes with the territory of an extendable length.

Tasco Red-dot: I have heard many good and bad reviews of this product. I decided to try one out, as they are cheap and replaceable. I am very impressed! My battery was full charge so my dot is very visible even at setting 1 (of 11). My dot was a perfect dot, nothing abnormal. The integral mounts seemed fairly decent, fitting the 10/22 stock rail just fine. Have yet to calibrate this at any distance, but I did play around with adjusting the reticle and it moves smoothly. It will be a simple matter to set her up for some 50-100 yard plinking. This allows me to keep my build cheap, yet fun functional and light. To anyone who has complained about this Reddot not being bright enough... check your battery, replace it with a higher-quality one. Its probably just not charged enough. I can easily see level 1 in a bright room.



The pictures are coming, just need to get a picture account somewhere..
For $500 dollars and a month and a half of waiting for stuff, plus some elbow grease, I am extremely pleased with myself. Once I have calibrated the Red-dot, and find out what she wants to feed, then I am set.

Now to build one for my girlfriend..who called my stock Ruger 10/22 a "toy", but now she loves how it looks!
 
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Congrats on your build. Considering you've only spent $500, you've done quite well. Get some photos up this week, show us how she looks.
 
My Tapco I bought from Rimfiresports.com.

I fired off a bunch of rounds to break her in this last weekend, and calibrated my red dot Tasco. Working out the kinks. Was happy with it by the second day.

Mag Reviews: (With Federal bulk pack, Remington subsonics, Winchester subsonics and remington target ammo.)

Stock 10 shot Ruger mags worked flawlessly, except for the very first round out of one of them. I found the ten rounds per change to be a little short. Didn't notice any failures once broken in, but preferred the Butler Creek 25 round mag.

Steel-lips Butler creek 25 round mag was too tight to load initially up to 25. Would not feed. Fired the first mag with about 15, and worked my way up. Worked great once I had put 50 or so rounds through it. About 1 FTF per 25 rounds. 1 FTE out of a brick. I enjoyed using this magazine for its capacity.

Ammo: Everything was feeding fairly well. Cycling well, ejecting well. Subsonics were obviously much quieter then the Federal bulk pack.

Issues: Need better boots. Need hardier sling. Remember targets this time. I think I will be looking into a magnified scope, I want to see exactly how accurate I can be with this rifle. Red-dot is pretty wicked fun for plinking, but I won't trust it for taking any birds/squirrels/beavers hunting season.
 
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