Budget 10/22 position rifle that's accurate

[js2013]

Over a long cold Winter I put together a 10/22 position rifle just for fun to see if I could get lucky and get it to shoot, on the cheap. I replaced the stock barrel with a Green Mountain (not exactly a high $$ barrel but low cost was a goal). The trigger had to go, so I figured why not modify it and if I screw it up who cares as I’m going to replace it anyway. It actually turned out “good enough.” In no way in the class of a top end position rifle (Walther, Bleiker, etc) but again, low cost was the goal. The stock was a maple laminate prone style from Richards Microfit bargin bin. I put in a rail for a handstop and an adjustable cheek and butt, then bedded the barrel/action. I scoped it since it was easier than trying to fit iron sights and bloop tube. Below is a fairly typical group at 100 yards prone with a sling (target is a MR31 which is a 600 yard reduced for 100). I forgot the magazine so I had to break position after every shot to single load the 10/22. Wind was slightly left to right. I’d like to see what a benchrest guy could do. I expect my high $$ small bores to shoot like this but didn’t think a 10/22 could, especially on the cheap (under $800 including scope (yeah cheap scope too)). Anyway, shots go on call and it's fun to shoot.



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[NorCalMikie]

Needs to see a picture of your build.

 

[js2013]

Needs to see a picture of your build.

Here ya go. You can still see the green clay from the bedding job LOL

 

[rimfireshooter]

looks like you got it shootin pretty nice! I sat at bench and tried to feed my 10-22 one round at a time. It didnt work so good lol Post up another target after you shoot magazine fed. I'd like to see if any differences in accuracy.

 

[boltfluter]

That's some first class shooting from the prone position. Most would be hard pressed to do that from a bench, myself included. Nicely done!

Paul

 

[NorCalMikie]

From what I've heard over time, the biggest thing that make changes is "ammo" Never hurts to try something different, except wives.

 

[longbow]

Did A good job! Very nice looking rifle.

 

[garandman]

Nice rifle. That shoots. Its a keeper.

 

[flatlander]

You didn't say what ammo you were shooting at 100, but it must've been a decent lot of some pretty decent match ammo - that's some good shooting from prone, especially since you had to break position after every shot to load. I'm starting to become a believer in those GM bbls after seeing your group & several others shot with pre-fit GM bbls on a Zermatt RimX bolt rifle.

 

[NorCalMikie]

A little OT but I've found that the GM Barrels are VERY inexpensive, usually with pretty fast delivery times and all of mine have turned out to be bug hole makers.

 

[Idaho-Lefty]

Love my, 20 Inch, Green Mountain "Sporter" Barrel, on my 10/22 Ruger !
With, SK Std. Plus or, Wolf Match Extra, it shoots, sub 1/2 Inch at, 50 Yards !
Shoots Win HP's about, 5/8ths inch and Kills Sage Rats out to,.. 85 -90 Yards !
You won't find, a better Barrel for, the Price of,.. a GM bbl !

 

[NorCalMikie]

Only thing about bragging on the GM barrels? Next time you order one, it'll take 6 + months and cost three times as much. IMHO, still worth the wait and cost.

 

[CharlieNC]

Nice job, it's rewarding to have your work provide success.

 

[js2013]

......Post up another target after you shoot magazine fed. I'd like to see if any differences in accuracy.

Good point! I went back and looked at previous targets (I keep all my targets (geeky I know), shot with the mags and they looked good. If loading from the mags is an issue its small but I want to keep an eye on it. Probably easier for a benchrester to notice but I'm going to keep watching.

 

[js2013]

You didn't say what ammo you were shooting at 100, but it must've been a decent lot of some pretty decent match ammo - that's some good shooting from prone, especially since you had to break position after every shot to load. I'm starting to become a believer in those GM bbls after seeing your group & several others shot with pre-fit GM bbls on a Zermatt RimX bolt rifle.

Ammo was CenterX. Not my best lot (going by my match rifles) but this rifle/barrel seems to like it just fine! I never thought a GM barrel would shoot this good but, like you, I'm starting to become a believer to.

 

[jscandale]

I think there are the best value by a wide margin.

JS

 

[js2013]

I think there are the best value by a wide margin.

JS

Don’t mean to put you on the spot, so feel free to ignore my question, would you rank GM in the same league as Douglas and Wilson?

 

[searcher]

I updated my 1022 a few times - replacing everything except the stripped receiver a few times. Very accurate now - currently has a lilja tube. I'll never change that one.

 

[jelenko]

Don’t mean to put you on the spot, so feel free to ignore my question, would you rank GM in the same league as Douglas and Wilson?

I've had 5-6 GM 223 barrels - they all shot small groups. Putting benchrest accuracy aside, my understanding is they are as accurate as, say, Kieger or Bartlein but the chance of a not as good barrel is higher with GM.
When they are in stock, their Gunsmith specials are a great deal if you do your own barrel work.

 

[300_whisper]

How do you like that scope for a rimfire scope? Is it pretty reliable?