How common are these 10/22 problems?

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I'm just curious as to how common the following problems with the Ruger 10/22 are:

1. the Ruger receiver hump

2. stripping the receiver threads (whether it be the scope mount threads or action screw threads)

3. Barrel droop after adding a bull barrel..... not quite sure if this actually means the barrel cannot be supported by the receiver or what? Does this damage the receiver in any way? I was under the impression that they needed a pressure pad...

Kind of stuck between a Bull Barrel 10/22 and CZ Varmint... need an accurate 22, thats nice and heavy as I dont have very steady hands lol

Thanks!
 
1. I've never seen this one. I've heard of it on RFC but out of about a dozen rifles I've held, none had this problem.

2. Use the proper torque and you shouldn't see this . Be sure to put some loctite on the scope mount screws as they will back out.

3. Proper bedding is key to preventing barrel droop. I've found that beddig the first inch or so of barrell supports it enough. Most barrels like a pressure point near the end of the stock as well.
 
Can't comment on how common they are, but..

1- You can check for this by bringing a ruler with you to the gunshop and checking for flatness.
3- There is a company that makes an aftermarket v-block with a set screw that supposedly deals with this situation. I think it's about $25.

A new CZ Varmint will cost you around $500. It will cost you quite a bit more than that to get a 10/22 up to the CZ's performance level.
I was contemplating a 10/22 build and priced it out. Bull barrel, new stock, trigger stuff, etc...
It would have cost me over $800 to get it how i would have wanted, not including optics.
I may still pick up a 10/22, but I'd just leave it stock except for maybe a VQ hammer.
The 10/22 is a hobby unto itself. I know a couple of guys who have over 3K into theirs.
 
It's true - if you want to get good accuracy per $ spent, look elsewhere.

That being said, I love my 10/22. Although, the only thing stock is the trigger housing and the receiver... :)

If I had to do it all over again, I'd probably go for a Marlin 7000 or Rem 597. Actually, I'd go for a 17HMR!
 
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