Potential 10/22 build - sticker shock

[Lead Belly]

Thanks for sharing this info…

“Effective August 1st, 2021, The Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 rifle can again now be used at Project Appleseed clinics.”

There was a few that had issues early on, where they would discharge or some such. They had a lot of input into that Tipman 22 design.

Appleseed a super group of volunteers.They talk about American Revolutionary History in between range sessions. They really promote proper sling usage- you'll need a GI cotton Garand sling. Big on safety, of course. They teach the fundamentals - great for new or young shooters.

You try to do the old Army AQT test- standing, sitting, prone. If you complete it, you get to become a Rifleman !

Project Appleseed: What is it and what does it teach?

Chris from the Lucky Gunner team dives in to a Project Appleseed weekend to explore the rifle classes and give you a first-hand look at the training.

www.luckygunner.com

 

[Lead Belly]

They have single-day clinics, but I suggest 2-day to get full effect. reasonable- $40+ 10 for range fee when I went.

Not real popular in Texas. It's fun to go to different ones in different States. They do a long-range one, as well. Pistol was added, too, but not done that one yet. .22 ...or .223 if you have a lot of $$ to burn.

 

[easy rider]

Funny… never thought about that!

the answer is no

I did buy a stock Ruger bolt charging handle but decided to use the Volquartsen extended one instead… so I’m sending the Ruger charging handle back to Brownells

So basically, it's not a 10/22. Is it a ghost gun? Or, is it serialized to another manufacturer?

 

[Lead Belly]

So basically, it's not a 10/22. Is it a ghost gun? Or, is it serialized to another manufacturer?

They do make 10/22 80%ers. Never done one ....yet.

Ruger® 10/22 Parts | Razor 80% Receiver

Select Fire manufactures Ruger type 10/22 Receiver 80% blanks along with 10/22 Parts & Accessories

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PIKE ARMS® ELITE22™ 80% 10/22® STYLE RECEIVERS - ATF - Pike Arms Inc.®

PIKE ARMS® ELITE22™ 80% RECEIVERS ATF APPROVED

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[Ruger 1022 Receiver]

 

[easy rider]

They do make 10/22 80%ers. Never done one ....yet.

Ruger® 10/22 Parts | Razor 80% Receiver

Select Fire manufactures Ruger type 10/22 Receiver 80% blanks along with 10/22 Parts & Accessories

www.razor22receiver.com

PIKE ARMS® ELITE22™ 80% 10/22® STYLE RECEIVERS - ATF - Pike Arms Inc.®

PIKE ARMS® ELITE22™ 80% RECEIVERS ATF APPROVED

www.pikearms.com

[Ruger 1022 Receiver]

My point is that I believe 10/22 is a registered trademark of Ruger. Even if you start with a 10/22, change everything but the receiver housing, it's still a serialized 10/22. Otherwise it's a .22 caliber rifle somewhat styled after a 10/22.

 

[EZ-E]

So basically, it's not a 10/22. Is it a ghost gun? Or, is it serialized to another manufacturer?

It's a Brownells receiver

 

[Iowashooter]

So basically, it's not a 10/22. Is it a ghost gun? Or, is it serialized to another manufacturer? serialized… just like the receiver for an AR or another rifle

It’s serialized… had to be shipped to my LGS/FFL dealer

it’s just that this is a Brownells branded receiver (have no idea who makes it for them)…

Just like you can buy Anderson lower for an AR… or a PSA lower or BCA lower… etc etc

hope that helps explain

 

[Iowashooter]

My point is that I believe 10/22 is a registered trademark of Ruger. Even if you start with a 10/22, change everything but the receiver housing, it's still a serialized 10/22. Otherwise it's a .22 caliber rifle somewhat styled after a 10/22.

In this case… exactly “styled” after a 10/22…:take all the parts apart… put a Ruger branded receiver in it and put all parts back together and it will be a Ruger 10/22

same goes if you buy parts and receivers from Kidd, Powder River Precision, Volquartsen, etc

probably why no one says they built a Ruger 10/22… they just say they built a 10/22

dunno for sure… but don’t care either

 

[Iowashooter]

They have single-day clinics, but I suggest 2-day to get full effect. reasonable- $40+ 10 for range fee when I went.

Not real popular in Texas. It's fun to go to different ones in different States. They do a long-range one, as well. Pistol was added, too, but not done that one yet. .22 ...or .223 if you have a lot of $$ to burn.

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thank you for suggesting and supporting

however, I gave up going to organized shoots after spending a few years shooting trap (on my company’s team) and shooting precison pistol (bullseye) matches

While both were enjoyable for a spell… ’twas too much time commitment for me… now I just shoot recreationally when I can

I’m lucky to have a few acquaintances I run into at the range once in a while and lucky to have family that shoots with me too occasionally

 

[easy rider]

In this case… exactly “styled” after a 10/22…:take all the parts apart… put a Ruger branded receiver in it and put all parts back together and it will be a Ruger 10/22

same goes if you buy parts and receivers from Kidd, Powder River Precision, Volquartsen, etc

probably why no one says they built a Ruger 10/22… they just say they built a 10/22

dunno for sure… but don’t care either

Nothing wrong that. I'm not saying it's bad.

I didn't intend to make a whole new rifle out of my 10/22, it just ended up that way, but it's still a 10/22 due to the receiver. I started out changing out the barrel for a Volquartsen carbon fiber bull barrel.

 

[Iowashooter]

Nothing wrong that. I'm not saying it's bad.

I didn't intend to make a whole new rifle out of my 10/22, it just ended up that way, but it's still a 10/22 due to the receiver. I started out changing out the barrel for a Volquartsen carbon fiber bull barrel.

That VQ barrel is on my someday list!

 

[easy rider]

That VQ barrel is on my someday list!

That prompted me to look up the barrel I bought. OUCH! it went up about $150 since then. Guess I'll forego building another.

 

[Lead Belly]

Is an investment, for sure. I wonder how long they last over the long haul. Particularly since they are bonded....sitting in the truck on a Texas Summer day.

 

[Darqhelmet]

I build 10/22 off the BRN22 receivers. I have another receiver on the way to do a silver / black build. I’ve used Ruger bolts and BX triggers in the past. Hard to beat that trigger for the price. I enjoy putting 10/22 together more than AR15’s at this point.

 

[EZ-E]

I build 10/22 off the BRN22 receivers. I have another receiver on the way to do a silver / black build. I’ve used Ruger bolts and BX triggers in the past. Hard to beat that trigger for the price. I enjoy putting 10/22 together more than AR15’s at this point.

Definitely cheaper to shoot .... 22lr is mainly what I've been shooting

 

[Darqhelmet]

Definitely cheaper to shoot .... 22lr is mainly what I've been shooting

It is and with the ranges around here center fire is pointless once you have them zeroed. .22LR and .17HMR have become my go to over the past two years.

 

[cajunautoxer]

I used a CMMG dedicated barrel & slapped it together in less time then it took to get situated at the bench. Mine runs like a stalled dog with Black Dog Machine drums on select fire. I should upgrade the red dots it but I sold my 10/22 & a GSG MP5 for this as I beats them both IMHO.

Is this what you went with? Are the rest of the parts just AR15 parts? I may go this route since I have all the parts to build a rifle.

Barrel and Bolt Group Kit, 16.1" M4, 22LR | CMMG - AR 15 and AR 10 Builds and Parts

Everything you need to convert your existing upper to a dedicated .22LR. Just purchase a magazine and you are ready to g

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[Darqhelmet]

Is this what you went with? Are the rest of the parts just AR15 parts? I may go this route since I have all the parts to build a rifle.

Barrel and Bolt Group Kit, 16.1" M4, 22LR | CMMG - AR 15 and AR 10 Builds and Parts

Everything you need to convert your existing upper to a dedicated .22LR. Just purchase a magazine and you are ready to g

cmmg.com

I bought an entire upper from Cmmg about 10 years ago for my oldest. Runs like a champ still, lower is just a totally standard AR15. Two pins and an upper swap and it’s a center fire.

 

[baboon]

Is this what you went with? Are the rest of the parts just AR15 parts? I may go this route since I have all the parts to build a rifle.

Barrel and Bolt Group Kit, 16.1" M4, 22LR | CMMG - AR 15 and AR 10 Builds and Parts

Everything you need to convert your existing upper to a dedicated .22LR. Just purchase a magazine and you are ready to g

cmmg.com

I went with a shorter barrel & I included the auto sear trip. Your going to want & get the shorter ejection port cover & deflector also.

 

[cajunautoxer]

I went with a shorter barrel & I included the auto sear trip. Your going to want & get the shorter ejection port cover & deflector also.

Can you post a link to the upper you have?