Ruger 10/22 VLEH - is it worth the price?

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Hey guys,

I got a question on the Ruger 10/22 VLEH Target Tactical Semi-Auto Rifle.

I would like to pick up a reliable 22lr for myself and son to mainly use at the range and I think this would be prefect for my intended use. However the price for this Ruger is in excess of $550+

My question is regarding the cost, is it really worth the money or would I be able to build something very similar for cheaper?

Thanks for the help,

J.
 
Ruger 10-22 are Great Rifles no question !!

For under $ 300.00 retail . Have a look at the Remington 597 20 inch HB 22LR, Black Synthetic Stock, 10 Rd Mag & Scope package .

It has what I think a really good and comfortable full size stock , mine shoot extremely well .

The older models had Mag issues which caused jamming but the new third generation are perfect .

If you do get one ,if you can find one that is , remember never tighten the guild rod retaining screw , just finger tight so the rods float and do not bind which also has been the cause of many FTE 's .

Just my 2 cents , best of luck choosing form all the great 22's that are out there .

Remington 597 20 HB

◦Bolt-guidance system features twin, tool-steel guide rails
◦Sear and hammer are Teflon®/nickel-plated for crisp, smooth trigger pull
◦Non-glare matte finish
◦Adjustable big game iron sights
◦Patented drop-out staggered-stack, detachable, 10-shot metal box magazine
◦Last-shot "hold open" bolt for added safety
◦Unique attachment system rigidly joins barrel to receiver for perfect alignment and enhanced accuracy
◦20" HB Barrel
◦3-9x32 Scope
 
I have owned a few 10/22's, first was a basic carbine, then I was able to get a barreled action that I dropped into a Hogue stock. Both shot well with no issues. Dropped in a few very cheap mods, (bolt release, buffer) and never had any issues. Last one went and ordered a 10/22 target stainless model from Irunguns (had one on order from a Canadian retailer for a year and a half). This one I'm keeping.
All the 10/22's are reliable, from my experience, and you don't need to spend a ton of money on one, you can always pick up a cheap one and build it up.
 
from the research i have done as the VLEH was going to be the first rifle i bought but however impossible to find, on back order everywhere. so i looked into the target model, same thing with out the synthetic stock, and bipod. the trigger is tooled to 2.5 pound, which is a 299 value if you were to get a kidd trigger, the barrel is hammer forged which is really nice. imo i think the vleh is worth it based on the trinkets you get. crisp target trigger, factory bipod that has some neat function to it, i like the spring loaded legs. the target barrel, and the 10/22 has the best semi auto mag in the biz. ive heard lots of people have trouble with savage or cz mags.
 
Was in the same boat as you last year. Narrowed it down to a Ruger VLEH but couldn't find it anywhere in Canada. Came across Dlask shortly theteafter, specs and price were similar, Hogue stock, heavy target barrel, etc. and supporting a Canadian company. Eventually added a bunch of extras to make it 'my DAR22' and have been very happy with it.

The Basic DAR22 specs are similar to the VLEH as are the prices on the Cabelas.ca website vs. Dlasks.
If I had to spend the same money, I'd go Dlask. Barrels are from Green Mtn. blanks IIRC and both the milled receiver with integrated Picatinny and their CNC bolt (which is gorgeous) and extras (buffer, ejector, adj. V-block, springing, etc.) makes it far superior to the VLEH in my opinion.
 
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im going to sound like a parrot but im in the same boat as above.
i wanted a VLEH but couldn't find one so made my own with Dlask stuff.
looking back i would change nothing.
love my Dlask builds.
at the end of the day the main difference your gonna find between the 2 are the receivers - as they are both running the heavy barrel and such.
but the Ruger runs the stock ruger receiver where the Dlask runs the built in pic rail which is much nicer.

keep in mind the ruger does have a different barrel then the Dlask, the ruger is cold forged and from what i have heard from people that have one the barrel is uber nice.
 
The VLEH is a heavy rifle for a .22 and intended more for off the bench shooting. There's a reason why it comes with a bi-pod.
They have the trigger from the Target model and probably a few other internals to make it run better than the standard 10/22 which inflates the price tag.
The neg I found was the soft Hogue stock. The weight of the heavy barrel caused it to contact the stock @ the bi-pod when rested. Other than that it was a nice functional and looking rifle.

IMO you can't go wrong with a Marlin 60 @ around $200. The money saved gets you lots of ammo and even a scope or upgrading the irons to Tech Sites. The tube fed, laminate version is worth looking into.

whatever you buy....I'm sure your son is going to love shooting it!
 
tube feed?

i can just picture the look my daughters would give me if i told them no more mag's and that they would have to use a tube feed.
im sure there would be some sort of 'go back to the museum old man' and comments of that sort flying my way.
 
For the dollars I would get the Dlask over the Ruger in a split second and I own 3 10/22's, 2 with Dlask barrels. I wish Joe had been making the DAR-22 when I built my 10/22's.
 
Bought my tactical target 10/22 off a buddy a couple years ago for $400 with a Bushnell trophy red dot and the bi-pod or coarse... since I have sold the red dot and mounted a really nice tactical 3-9 scope I picked up in the states for under $100 and haven't looked back... drives tacs all year round and makes lots of head shots on many ruffed grouse in the fall months.. all n all I love it
 
Love mine, But that hogue stock would flex when preloading the bipod. And the included bipod is a piece of chit.

So I put a Boyds on it, Harris S-BRM, swapped out some trigger parts for V.Q for a 2 lbs trigger pull and I topped it off with a Sightron SIH 4-12X40 AO

I bought it because I like the way the barrel looked :p That cold hammer forged look is really nice. and it groups better than both my Dlask and Tac Sol barrels.

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wayupnorth said:
tube feed?

i can just picture the look my daughters would give me if i told them no more mag's and that they would have to use a tube feed.
im sure there would be some sort of 'go back to the museum old man' and comments of that sort flying my way.
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Too funny! Don't bring out any revolvers….
I prefer tubes over hi-cap mags….nothing hanging while shooting standing or off the bench and they feed whatever you can find. Bolt tube are even more flexible with ammo!
 
Deep Sea Diver said:
Hey guys,

I got a question on the Ruger 10/22 VLEH Target Tactical Semi-Auto Rifle.

I would like to pick up a reliable 22lr for myself and son to mainly use at the range and I think this would be prefect for my intended use. However the price for this Ruger is in excess of $550+

My question is regarding the cost, is it really worth the money or would I be able to build something very similar for cheaper?

Thanks for the help,

J.
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I have built a few custom 10/22 targets in my time, as well as a few other members here...

as to the post question. the 10/22 prices have climbed the last few years. as for building a 10/22 target for under $600 I would say no.

the Ruger HB .920 stock would cost about $100-200. depending on new or used.
Aftermarket HB barrel for this project $150-$500. depending on what your buying
aftermarket parts listed below
Extractor $20.
Firing pin $25.
Bolt Buffer $7
hammer & sear kit $65+
extended mag release $25+
oversized bolt handle $40+

I'm also in this boat & I'm just waiting for the New Ruger 10/22 Stainless Target models to arrive there around $650 new
I agree with DILLIGAF the Hogue stocks have too much flex which can affect your groups. Hogue has a great feel to the stock but that is where it ends.
 
I think with a carbon wrapped barrel those houge stocks are ok, they are light enough to mitigate much stock flex. But yea you add the weight and I can see it. I sold all my heavy targets they were good for just having a bench way to heavy. That being said I bought the carbon and carbon fiber versions because I like the heavy barrel style. Yes they won't suck up as much heat as metal maybe maybe not. But I can comfortably carry either rifle I got all day. I have a magnum research in hogue configuration and I have a volquartsen with a thumb hole wood stock.
 
nick237 said:
I have a magnum research in hogue configuration and I have a volquartsen with a thumb hole wood stock.
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which do you find has better accuracy, less problems with ammo jams etc? I was looking at both and made a decision to buy the Magnum Research lite 18 inch barrel 22LR. I figured if I bought a Dlask or purchased a 10/22 and spend money upgrading, it would still cost me more then the Magnum Research which is accurate AND nice and light for squirrel hunting etc ... But now I wonder if I made a good decision ... Relatively speaking .... because I just sold all my 22s because I didn't think they were getting enough use :(
 
if you want to be able to shoot whichever ammo you want get a sporter chamber. if the barrel doesnt specify which chamber it has it is 100% sporter. all match, target, or bentz chambers will let you know and come with an ammo warning.

from a cost perspective if you are ok using the ruger receiver and doing a bit of work its cheaper to upgrade. with some effort and annoyance you can sell all the parts you take off. if you want a custom receiver just get the parts you want right away.
 
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