Ruger 10 22 necessary upgrades

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I just got a brand new stainless Ruger 10/22. Just curious what are the "necessary" upgrades to slow down the wear and tear. I was reading somewhere that replacing the bolt stop pin with a polymer bolt buffer is a good idea and a simple upgrade. Are there any other such upgrades that are a good idea?
Thanks.
 
Upgrades are not necassary. There are many totally stock 10/22's out there with zero upgrades, and they work 100% fine. I have one that is bone stock and has 1000's of rds through it with no problem. I'd say go shoot alot before you do upgrades to see how you enjoy it as is.
It is a wonderful rifle, fun and addictive, and the upgrade options even make it more fun/addictive when you want to fine tune/modify it. They work fine right out of the box is what I'm saying.
 
Depends if you want it to be accurate or not, or I guess I should say how accurate you want it?

The bone stock configuration needs work to satisfy my need for small groups. ;)

For Accuracy:
- Replace, or at least polish trigger group components
- Get a new barrel
- Possibly bed stock

For functionality:
- Bolt release mod, or buy aftermarket bolt release

For reliability:
- Upgrade extractor
 
Tuffer Buffer

I just ordered Tuffer Buffers (made right here in Ontario). At least it's a start. I plan to keep the rifle as close to stock as possible with some obvious upgrades. Thanks for the suggestions.
 
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The only upgrade I think a 10/22 NEEDS is the bolt release mod. Its not even an upgrade. Just 10 minutes with a dremel. Otherwise the gun is perfect the way it is. I put mine in a Nomad stock with NO other upgrades and its going on 1500 rounds without one single issue. I have only lightly cleaned it once. If you want to hit 1 inch groups at 100 yards, sure, upgrade some stuff. But I can shoot 1 inch groups at 50 yards with only a bi-pod and scope. Thats good enough for me.
 
Jabol said:
I just ordered Tuffer Buffers (made right here in Ontario). At least it's a start. I plan to keep the rifle as close to stock as possible with some obvious upgrades. Thanks for the suggestions.
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If your wanting it to stay as close to out of the box as possible the tuffer buffer is a good idea and while your in there you may as well polish up the factory trigger and bolt, and others have mentioned the auto bolt release mod. There is a great how to in the stickies at the top of the page.
 
Another vote for the Tuffer Buffer. Good, inexpensive investment to lengthen the life of your receiver. 10/22s are so accessorizable, it's never ending, yet the stock version is no problem at all. The only strictly necessary upgrade would be the one that pertains to optics mounting, and that requires an aftermarket mount as an upgrade over the dovetail mount.
 
300Spartans said:
Another vote for the Tuffer Buffer. Good, inexpensive investment to lengthen the life of your receiver. 10/22s are so accessorizable, it's never ending, yet the stock version is no problem at all. The only strictly necessary upgrade would be the one that pertains to optics mounting, and that requires an aftermarket mount as an upgrade over the dovetail mount.
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Can't say I have had any issues with the Weaver rail provided......

Just got a new laminate 10/22, and used to have a Target Tactical, and they worked just fine.
 
300Spartans said:
Another vote for the Tuffer Buffer. Good, inexpensive investment to lengthen the life of your receiver. 10/22s are so accessorizable, it's never ending, yet the stock version is no problem at all. The only strictly necessary upgrade would be the one that pertains to optics mounting, and that requires an aftermarket mount as an upgrade over the dovetail mount.
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Im wondering just exactly how many years or how many tens of thousands of rounds it takes to ruin a 10/22 reciever without an aftermarket buffer? Cuz Ive had my 10/22 for well over a decade and am the second owner. It was bought new in 1989 and still functions flawlessly with all stock internals, the bolt stop pin and its bore are similar in tolerances to my 2012 10/22. Just how long does it take to wear it out? Id hate to spend money on a farkle that is harder to install than the stock piece and does nothing for the gun...
 
supernova said:
Just how long does it take to wear it out? Id hate to spend money on a farkle that is harder to install than the stock piece and does nothing for the gun...
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It took a couple of seconds to put mine in, dropping the pin out and squeezing the Tuffer Buffer in. Then again, my hand strength is good.

I shoot my 10/22 more than any other firearm I have, and I won't even venture a round count. I stand by the Tuffer Buffer as being a good investment for the minimal price.

Mhleatarovaa, you can use a dovetail mount if you want, but why limit yourself to dovetail rings when a weaver or picatinny rail could make your choices better? It's your gun though.
 
300Spartans said:
It took a couple of seconds to put mine in, dropping the pin out and squeezing the Tuffer Buffer in. Then again, my hand strength is good.

I shoot my 10/22 more than any other firearm I have, and I won't even venture a round count. I stand by the Tuffer Buffer as being a good investment for the minimal price.

Mhleatarovaa, you can use a dovetail mount if you want, but why limit yourself to dovetail rings when a weaver or picatinny rail could make your choices better? It's your gun though.
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Re-read my post. ;)

The last 2 I bought came with Weaver rails.
 
300Spartans said:
It took a couple of seconds to put mine in, dropping the pin out and squeezing the Tuffer Buffer in. Then again, my hand strength is good.

I shoot my 10/22 more than any other firearm I have, and I won't even venture a round count. I stand by the Tuffer Buffer as being a good investment for the minimal price.

Mhleatarovaa, you can use a dovetail mount if you want, but why limit yourself to dovetail rings when a weaver or picatinny rail could make your choices better? It's your gun though.
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The old pin slides in and out easily, the tuffer buffer is a pita if it doesnt go in straight. It does nothing for the gun. Nothing is going to wear out without it. But if little farkles make your gun cooler to you then by all means farkle away.
 
Pop said:
Essential 10/22 upgrades:

1. Ammo.
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Yup.

Since I was never a paper shooter, I didn't realize how inaccurate mine was. Managed to do pretty well even over 100 yards with open sights, but now that I've been here I while I know how ignorant I was. I've now bought a second one to modify. ;)
 
All it takes is a knife, and rounding off the edges of one side so that it can be pushed through the opposite side of the receiver easily.

In it's standard form, it is a little bit of a pain in the ass, but with a slight taper it pushes in much easier.
 
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