Ruger 10/22 Carbine LTR Project

[mosinmaster]

I only cleaned up the overspray that lands inside the receiver and it immensely improved the smoothness of the bolt travel as you can visualize and hear in my chronological video updates. I also gently sanded the guide rod with fine grit sandpaper and it improved that as well. I won't be polishing the hammer, sear, and other engagement surfaces as I don't have the proper tools or knowledge. I'll just shoot a lot and let it wear in that way.

I don't know why my trigger pull improved by a pound or more just by cleaning up the inside of the receiver, but it's definitely lighter and breaks cleanly after some take up and is consistent.

I have left the bolt dry except for a drop of oil in the firing pin channel, a drop on the extractor plunger slot, and a drop on the guide rod spring. I'm running the bolt and internal receiver all dry. I also went into the trigger assembly and wiped everything off so it's dry as well, minus a drop of oil on the hammer spring. I don't want carbon and residue collecting in there. From what I've read, reliability is better when they're shot dry as opposed to wet where the oil collects carbon and grit and forms a sludge. Opinions?

 

[TacticalCanuck]

I picked up a 10/22 target tactical, did nothing but try different ammo out. Eley force gives me 1 hole groups at 50 yards. I enjoy the internal works and have done lots of things to 10/22's in the past - but for this one I'll leave as is - the magic is there.

I guess the point I'm trying to make is try lots of different kinds of ammo, and don't forget to try the better quality stuff too.

You've done a great job on the work so far - keep it going

 

[TacticalCanuck]

I only cleaned up the overspray that lands inside the receiver and it immensely improved the smoothness of the bolt travel as you can visualize and hear in my chronological video updates. I also gently sanded the guide rod with fine grit sandpaper and it improved that as well. I won't be polishing the hammer, sear, and other engagement surfaces as I don't have the proper tools or knowledge. I'll just shoot a lot and let it wear in that way.

I don't know why my trigger pull improved by a pound or more just by cleaning up the inside of the receiver, but it's definitely lighter and breaks cleanly after some take up and is consistent.

I have left the bolt dry except for a drop of oil in the firing pin channel, a drop on the extractor plunger slot, and a drop on the guide rod spring. I'm running the bolt and internal receiver all dry. I also went into the trigger assembly and wiped everything off so it's dry as well, minus a drop of oil on the hammer spring. I don't want carbon and residue collecting in there. From what I've read, reliability is better when they're shot dry as opposed to wet where the oil collects carbon and grit and forms a sludge. Opinions?

REM or Hornady dry lube is all you need in there.

 

[mosinmaster]

Tech Sights TSR200 arrived and I put them on tonight. Man that front sight was a bugger to get off, but just kept at it with the steel punch and hammer.

I love the look and sight picture, just need to add sling studs for my USGI sling! Mapleseed/Appleseed ready soon!

Factory Sight Picture (Not good enough for government work)

Tech Sights TSR200

Whack a mole... (literally!)

USGI Sights added, good enough for government work...

 

[Fisselig]

Be careful. The 10/22 bug can bite hard. I had it years ago and don't really want to think of how many hours and dollars I put into mine. Lol
But it now will put cheap ae ammo into -1/2 inch at fifty yards all day long.
Have fun

Yup! I just received a 10/22 in trade and I am already thinking of two more builds I can do if I buy a takedown and more!

 

[gallen270]

Tech Sights TSR200 arrived and I put them on tonight. Man that front sight was a bugger to get off, but just kept at it with the steel punch and hammer.

I love the look and sight picture, just need to add sling studs for my USGI sling! Mapleseed/Appleseed ready soon!

Factory Sight Picture (Not good enough for government work)

Tech Sights TSR200

Whack a mole... (literally!)

USGI Sights added, good enough for government work...

Your rifle looks awesome! My setup is nearly identical except for a synthetic stock. I shot rifleman with mine in Michigan, and at a mapleseed in Tracey NB.

I haven’t tried any “great ammo” (eley, lapua), but have really solid results with cci standard velocity, I find it accurate and reliable.

As an aside, a trs25 will cowitness with your tech sights if you later want to add a red dot for recreational shooting.