HELP! TacSol or DAR22?

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First off, I'm a noob when it comes to rimfire. Second, tax return is on its way so its time I changed that.

Right now, I'm considering a TacSol X-Ring Rifle or sourcing all the parts and trying to build a Dlask DAR22. They way I figure it, after all is said and done they will both be around the same cost. So, I'm just wondering what the impressions were?
I've found good reviews on the DAR but haven't seen much on TacSol and I have no idea how finicky it is trying to build a reliable 22.

For use, it'll just be plinking, walking around in the woods, maybe the occasional hunt and to introduce friends to shooting. More than likely I'll be putting a red dot on it as I have one laying around.

Right now, I'm leaning towards TacSol. Reason is, its lighter, it's less hassle to buy it out of the box than build it and less to worry about (tuning/reliability?). Thing that scares me a bit is that it has a different bolt/internals (availability of replacements parts?) and I'm not sure what their reputation is, accuracy, durability etc?

if you have advice, reviews or opinions I'd like to hear from you guys. Thanks

Edit - maybe even a Magnum Research 22 with the graphite barrel?
 
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I have DAR 22. Very well built. You can buy complete rifles from Dlask. Don't have to build yourself. Accuracy is excellent. I think the Dlask are less expensive then the others. Complete rifles are around $700. They can do a trigger job as well.
 
I was thinking about that but then I see all the upgraded parts like triggers, extractors, buffers etc and figured if I swapped that stuff on the factory rifle it'd be up there, if not more.
Also not crazy on the cromoly barrel, just a preference thing but I just dig stainless.
 
I would not recommend the Tac Sol. The receiver, bolt assembly, charging handle, guide rods and recoil springs are all non-standard parts that can't be repaired or upgraded with off the shelf components - parts and service for Tac Sol in Canada are almost non-existent. While I have not owned a Tac Sol X-ring my experience with other Tac Sol products (AR-22 Upper, 1911 .22 conversion, etc) leaves me with the impression that Tac Sol products are nicely made and nicely finished, but the function and reliability is mediocre at best.

The Dlask advantage is that their parts are fully interchangable with Ruger, Kidd, Volquartsen, etc.

If I were building a rifle like you describe I would start with a Dlask receiver and use a Kidd bolt and barrel. Trigger would be Kidd if in the budget or Brimstone for a less expensive alternative.

Good luck whichever you choose.
 
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I've been very happy with my dar22. Purchased it as a complete rifle with the optional trigger job on the stock trigger. Clean smooth break at just over 2.5 pounds. A great price for a very accurate and reliable rifle. I've put about 2000 rounds with no issues under very tough wet winter conditions. I priced building one but the savings weren't there for me. You can spend more and get better parts but I don't think the price difference will get you a significantly better rifle. Marginally better maybe but not significantly. Weight might be the only major differences if you spend the budget on light graphite or carbon wrapped barrels. Those are nice but out of my budget.
 
Get the best of both worlds and buy a complete Dlask rifle, 65 dollars extra for a well done trigger job from them, and list the barrel for sale on the ee. Swap it out with a tac sol barrel. Dlask already has a good bolt, buffer etc. And won't need anything changed internally in the receiver.
 
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Get the best of both worlds and buy a complete Dlask rifle, 65 dollars extra for a well done trigger job from them, and list the barrel for sale on the ee. Swap it out with a tac sol barrel. Dlask already has a good bolt, buffer etc. And won't need anything changed internally in the receiver.
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Agreed. I have a DAR22 reciver with a light tac sol barrel and Kidd internals. Love the rifle, very accurate and light weight.
 
I just installed a 16" Tacsol on my 10/22 and it is ridiculously light. Lighter than a sporter barrel by far. Email Dlask, they do alot of custom gunsmithing on request. I'm sure they'd sub in a Tacsol barrel if you want lightweight. The non threaded is about the same price as a Dlask fluted barrel.
 
Thanks guys, it's good to know that Dlask could piece it all together. I had considered buying the rifle and swapping/selling off the barrel, that may be a good option and the most cost effective. Seems like the "basic" dar is good bang for the buck
 
Had a Tacsol and it shot very well and was very light but I actually switched to the KIDD lightweight later on due to the chamber face on the Tacsol getting a bit bolt battered and I was worried about longevity, Just some food for thought.
 
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