Custom 10/22 - volquartsen or dlask?

Both companies make great products from what I've read. Dlask is Canadian and has much faster delivery of product than Valquartsen, who I have heard can take up to a year to fill a custom order.

However, from an investment perspective, because Valquartsen are more rare up here, and are an internationally recognized name brand, I think they hold their value better.
 
i went with dlask and a kidd trigger. they also have some kidd barrels left if you wanted to go with one of those.

what i like most about dlask is that you are buying right from the manufacturer. you arent buying from a reseller who just stocks or imports their products. if you have an issue with the gun you can send it back to them with no hassle. there are many stories around the web on various forums (and a great many on here) which are examples of their stellar customer service. add to that their great quality and quick turn around time to give you why i chose them.

i mentioned it before and i will again. if you can afford the extra cash for a kidd trigger do that. they are the best trigger i have ever used (on any type of gun). if the price is a bit steep i have heard amazing things about the dlask trigger job. a picture of mine is below
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I think I'm going to buy a dlask, good reviews, cheaper than others. Only thing is that they seem to be out of stock?
 
why not mixed? Dlask makes some nice parts, but i'm sure a kidd or volquartsen barrel is better than a dlask. Also, +1 on the kidd trigger. I have a single stage trigger, and it's crisp.
 
I'm biased....

I own a Magnum Research and custom 10/22 which is 90% VQ and 10% Dlask now....

However, I would suggest you go with what you like. You are doing your homework now, so either way you will most likely be happy!
 
tipper said:
I think I'm going to buy a dlask, good reviews, cheaper than others. Only thing is that they seem to be out of stock?
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dont go by the website. because they arent a reseller they make the things right there. there is a good chance that if they are out of an item that they have some more being milled out and can tell you when they will be ready. give them a call and ask some questions as well. you can mix and match whatever you want in their builds.

for mixing and matching parts you wont have any issues with the dlask stuff. its all ruger standard (unlike tactical solutions). as for the barrels, they do have some kidd in stock. i know that kidd and dlask use the same blanks. from testing done and sokme subjective findings its generally custom barrel > kidd > others. in the others category its up for debate. some companies dont make target chambers and only the sporter. you need to make sure you are going with a target, match, or bentz chamber. it will be a little more picky with ammo and cant use stingers because of their extra length. from what i have read the volquartsen and dlask barrels are about the same quality (comparing like for like). with maybe the slight edge in chamber being given to dlask. you cant go wrong with either. if you are wondering which is more accurate between the two, dont. in that case just get a kidd barrel.

the only change i am thinking of making is my charging handle. the dlask one is excellent quality but i prefer the look of the kidd ones (and it is slightly larger and grippy... but mostly looks). i will probably pick one up later (no rush). the charging handle rod is excellent as are the springs. from a performance standpoint i am more than satisfied. another change i have considered making for looks is going with a kidd scalloped bolt. i have another 10/22 to put the parts i take off into.

as for selling, not a chance. and i doubt i would get close to what i paid for it.
 
VQ, TI, MR and Dlask all make top shelf components. I'm sure you'll be happy with any of those companies.
As for myself, due to cost and availibility, I went 100% Dlask, save for the Timney trigger from Mystic, and I am very happy.

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you cant go wrong with Dlask or VQ.
you can pick up a fully done VQ from Wanstalls for 12-1500
and the fully done Dlask with a 2 stage Kidd trigger and a boyd stock will get you right up into that price range too.

i went with the Dlask for one build and a Dlask/Kidd mix for my other one.
guns are exactly what i wanted and worth every penny.
 
I quickly asked about that as well. They do make them in small runs. however, it will need to do a lot of stock work to make it fit. because the barrel is threaded on and doesnt use the vblock the dimensions are completely different. you wont be able to get a synthetic stock at all. it either has to be laminate or solid wood and you need to get a gunsmith to inlet and probably bed it for you (unless you are very handy and have the proper tools). its a whole other ballgame.

IMO there are many other factors which will impact the accuracy much more than going with a threaded receiver over standard. the first of which is obviously shooter skill followed by ammo. unless you are planning on shooting $0.50/shot match ammo you wont notice a difference in the slightest. going with a dlask barrel and receiver isnt like ruger standard. the tolerances are a lot tighter. just getting a standard barrel installed is a job in itself. the fit is so tight that even without the vblock installed you could probably fire off a few rounds before the barrel started coming loose. if you want to go that route and are ok with the price i would instead just order a kidd supergrade build from the US and have it imported into canada by irunguns. however, you will be more than satisfied by the non-threaded receiver.
 
Margucci thank you for the info. As far as target barrels go what ammo doesn't function? I have probably 10 thousand rounds of everything from American eagle,fiochi, federal target, yellow jackets etc.
 
tipper said:
Margucci thank you for the info. As far as target barrels go what ammo doesn't function? I have probably 10 thousand rounds of everything from American eagle,fiochi, federal target, yellow jackets etc.
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Bentz chambers its the longer shells that have the problems.
i can never remember which one it is but i know its one of the CCI ones.
i think the silver CCI ones?????

ive got the target chamber on one of mine and i havnt had a problem with any ammo so far.
and ive run about 20 different flavors down the pipe to date.
 
stubblejumper said:
I prefer the Volquartsen threaded stainless barrel and receiver, with no barrel nut.
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he wasnt talking about a threaded crown on the barrel for a muzzle break or can. he is talking about a barrel which is attached to the receiver with threads and a bolt instead of the vblock. similar to what you would find on a remmington 700 action.

as for ammo, stinger ammo wont work at all. the case dimensions have changed. personally i only shoot subsonic <1080fps loads out of mine which are all "target" rounds. anything i have read about ammo issues have been from getting extremely cheap ammo or extreme hyper velocity ammo with a longer case and smaller bullet (stinger). its the same with all target barrels from every company. thats why there is always the disclaimer. otherwise its a sporter chamber and it will run anything.
 
Margucci said:
I quickly asked about that as well. They do make them in small runs. however, it will need to do a lot of stock work to make it fit. because the barrel is threaded on and doesnt use the vblock the dimensions are completely different. you wont be able to get a synthetic stock at all. it either has to be laminate or solid wood and you need to get a gunsmith to inlet and probably bed it for you (unless you are very handy and have the proper tools). its a whole other ballgame.

IMO there are many other factors which will impact the accuracy much more than going with a threaded receiver over standard. the first of which is obviously shooter skill followed by ammo. unless you are planning on shooting $0.50/shot match ammo you wont notice a difference in the slightest. going with a dlask barrel and receiver isnt like ruger standard. the tolerances are a lot tighter. just getting a standard barrel installed is a job in itself. the fit is so tight that even without the vblock installed you could probably fire off a few rounds before the barrel started coming loose. if you want to go that route and are ok with the price i would instead just order a kidd supergrade build from the US and have it imported into canada by irunguns. however, you will be more than satisfied by the non-threaded receiver.
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a kidd super grade compared to a Dlask in price?
kidd supergrade last time i checked where well over $1050-1800 USD so add 25% onto that and then another $200 for import then another 200 for shipping and taxes your gonna be $2500 for that gun.

where as the Dlask threaded is 700 canadian.
stock for 100 and a trigger and your off.

or go with the tried and true Dlask set up with the V-block receiver and barrel for 3-400 then 100 stock and then 200-400 for the trigger and your still 1/3 of the price of importing a Kidd.

ive only met one person who has imported a Kidd supermatch and he sold it - which speaks volumes to the cost per what ya get ratio.

dont get me wrong, i love kidd stuff but for the price and availability i love Dlask stuff a hell of a lot more!

if you want a high end 10/22 go Dlask.
if you want to get higher end then that then call Wanstalls and pick up a X-ring for 1,500.
if you want to go bananas then import a Kidd or a Primary Weapons straight throw for $2000 ++
 
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