Ruger K10/22T

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I was wondering if anyone who ownes the Ruger K10/22T could post a quick review. This is the Ruger 10/22 with the stainless steel bull barrel and laminate stock. Not the base 10/22.

I'm considering getting one. I'll have the mag release extended and a trigger job done on it. Of course a 30 or more mag will be in the near future as well.
I'd like to hear other people's experiences with this rifle before putting down the money. Thanks.
 
get the cheapest one u can and buy an aftermarket barrel.

i suggest Green Mountain. Then get a Volq. hammer and ext. mag release.
 
Musky Hunter said:
get the cheapest one u can and buy an aftermarket barrel.

i suggest Green Mountain. Then get a Volq. hammer and ext. mag release.
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yes what he said....

If you can get your hands on a cheap/used blued rifle and want the SS look you can strip the reciever , it will turn out like a factory SS ruger (make sure you buy aluminum safe paint stripper), I did one last week and it turned out great. Then get a green mountain barrel, weaponkraft bolt buffer, make your own auto bolt release, buy or make a extended mag release and buy an aftermarket hammer (I installed a Skeeters hard pull lemon aid adjustable hammer and sear kit last week, WOW!!! the best i've seen so far)...

I'll be starting a thread soon about the whole stripping process, it's quit simple.
Stay tuned :)
 
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willwagspal is the "go to" guy for target hammers and extended mag releases and GM barrels,can get nice scope bases as well...good prices too

BCboy is the "go to" guy for bolt buffers and the hex takedown screw...also excellent prices

I to would also opt for buying the cheaper base 10/22 or a used one and then put the aftermarket goodies on it yourself....gives ya a chance at seeing and understanding how things work on them...they are relatively simple to work at once you take it down..patience is the key......
I think you will end up with a far better accurate rifle than you would buying something factory in the same configuration....just my opinion though...been there done that a couple of times
 
The only problem is time. The factory bull barrel one is only 480.00. I work 12-14 hours shift work. I don't really have the time to put one together, and a gunsmith up here would cost a fortune. If I had the time, I'd love to. but I don't. Plus I need the time to go shooting :).

Just wondering what the out of the box experience for the K10/22T is like. In my situation is it worth it? The other rifle I was considering was the Marlin 7000. However I like the overall look and quality of the Ruger better.

Thanks.
 
It dosen't take long to put in parts. 1 screw holds every thing to stock and 2 screws hold barrel to reciever. Its very easy 1/2 hour and you would have it apart and back together.
 
I just broght my new stainless T home yesterday. I had contemplated just getting a regular and building up, but decided what I would gain in groups was not worth the extra money and I really like the stock.

I think it's a good middle ground between a regular carbine and a build-up. Now I do have some goodies comming VQ target hammer, extended mag release, new bolt release lever and a bolt buffer. I was going to hold off on the target hammer because the T's do have a better trigger than the carbines and really probably good enough for gopher shooting, but a guy on RFC was selling the above bundle cheap.

It will probably be a couple of weeks till I shoot it i'll post then.
 
Epoxy7 said:
The only problem is time. The factory bull barrel one is only 480.00. I work 12-14 hours shift work. I don't really have the time to put one together
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It's kids play....
Simple to build, a 10 year old could do it....
But, It's ok if your scared ...
Go to the store and buy one like everyone else's...
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BTW, get yourself a K10/22T, and you will still need to rip it apart to install a hammer, bolt buffer, extended mag release, ect.
 
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Goose25 said:
It's kids play....
Simple to build, a 10 year old could do it....
But, It's ok if your scared ...
Go to the store and buy one like everyone else's...
:D





BTW, get yourself a K10/22T, and you will still need to rip it apart to install a hammer, bolt buffer, extended mag release, ect.
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+1... I think of all the guns I own (30+) the 10/2 is the easiest to change the barrel on.
 
Goose,
That may be the case. However modding is a gradual thing. Most people don't start out modding. Usually it's after you get bored of the initial product. For me I'd like to enjoy the firearm for a while before I change it. Also a lot of these done up 10/22's end up costing a lot more. I'm not really wanting to spend that on a .22. I'd like the extra money for my 243 WSSM tactical rifle project.

So... How is the K10/22T out of the box? Accuracy fairly decent or not?
By the way, I actually really like the way the K10/22T out of the box bull barrel target rifles look. The barrel and the scope look good.
 
Epoxy7 said:
Goose,
That may be the case. However modding is a gradual thing. Most people don't start out modding. Usually it's after you get bored of the initial product. For me I'd like to enjoy the firearm for a while before I change it. Also a lot of these done up 10/22's end up costing a lot more. I'm not really wanting to spend that on a .22. I'd like the extra money for my 243 WSSM tactical rifle project.

So... How is the K10/22T out of the box? Accuracy fairly decent or not?
By the way, I actually really like the way the K10/22T out of the box bull barrel target rifles look. The barrel and the scope look good.
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Well I bought a K10/22t and the accuracy is just ok, not worth the extra 200$ or so over a regular 10/22. The price of a regular 10/22 and a green mountain barrel is about the same price as a k10/22t.
I just use mine as a glorified plinker now.

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Epoxy7 said:
Goose,
That may be the case. However modding is a gradual thing. Most people don't start out modding. Usually it's after you get bored of the initial product. For me I'd like to enjoy the firearm for a while before I change it. Also a lot of these done up 10/22's end up costing a lot more. I'm not really wanting to spend that on a .22. I'd like the extra money for my 243 WSSM tactical rifle project.

So... How is the K10/22T out of the box? Accuracy fairly decent or not?
By the way, I actually really like the way the K10/22T out of the box bull barrel target rifles look. The barrel and the scope look good.
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Yes you are right, Modding shouldn't be done overnight. That way You will actually feel the difference when you change so-and-so part. I would highly recommend you get a bolt buffer asap. they are 6-7$ and make a whole world of a difference.
 
I bought the stainless Target model last thursday from lebarons. I got out the door with a rifle, bushnell 3-9 by 32mm 22cal scope(with rings), sling and a 25rnd bc mag all for $605ish after tax. thanks to my discount card it was pretty cheap for a good to go plinker. The ammunition is a very limiting factor when it comes to scope selection. So with only 125yrs of repeatability a cheap scope will do the job quite well. And of coarse the high cap mags were amust and not a failure to feed or eject to date(4 bricks of win wildcat) and theses are not the steel lipped ones either.The stock mag will take a little braking in though. On the range it will smack a loonie time after time at 50m. The ergos are very comfortable and the rifle swings naturaly on a level plain, although I will be upgrading the stock to an anschultz style this will be more for the cool factor. also the fit and finish is perfect bow to stern and what you would expect for the price tag. I am a little dissapointed with my self for not picking this one up many rifles ago. It will fill the shoes of any of my other 6 22.lr's. I will recomend this rifle to anyone looking for their first rifle. It will grow with the shooter for years to come and with the aftermarket online customizations are fun and easy.
 
I have one and can say that it is the worst .22 I have owned. Dont buy one . Mine jams, and will not group at 50 yds. I have a $35.00 CIL. single shot that is more accurate. Have spent to much time in trying different rounds and pissing around with it. Now it sits in my locker looking pretty.
 
We have 3 here at our club and I've shot all of em. I was very impressed with the fit and finish and surprisingly the triggers are pretty good also. They all shot like a dream but they all liked different ammo. One gun was terrible in the accuracy dept. until we fed it Federal Gold Medal Target ammo and those groups shrunk to under an inch at 50. Another rifle would not reliably feed those Federals but loved Winchester Dynapoints. That is not just a Ruger thing. Lots of .22's are finicky about ammo. As for building up a rifle, thats a personal thing. I've seen many 10/22's with after market gizmos that were completely reliable and extremely accurate. It's not hard to do but it does take time. The 10/22T is a good gun for those that want a little extra right out of the box. It ain't a custom gun but it ain't shabby neither:)
 
Thanks for the replies guys.
I'll be picking one up, with a mag release extender, a 25 cap mag and an extra 10 round mag. I've heard that a bold buffer is also a must?
 
I would strongly consider the Marlin 7000. Accuracy out of the box will likely be equal or BETTER than the 10/22T. Two friends of mine have them, and they are a much lighter rifle than the Ruger.

I have a 10/22 with aftermarket barrel, so I speak from experience!

Whatever gun you buy, make sure you try a bunch of different ammo types. Each gun seems to like a different kind, and accuracy will be better between brands.
 
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