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Picher · July 18, 2013, 10:12 AM

I bought a used 10-22 Deluxe with a walnut stock, added a Shilen bull barrel, did a bedding job, trigger job, and various modifications to stock parts. That rifle has shot 10 consecutive 5-shot groups at 50 yards, averaging .37".

It's a fun rifle that's shot some really impressive targets, including the first international postal 250 on the USBR target at 25 yards. It's won many turkey plate shoots at 50 yards as well.

IMHO - Newer 10-22s are not as well put-together as the older ones, so are more difficult to make shoot really well with Ruger parts, but it can be a great learning experience. Check out the Tips and Tricks section on RimfireCentral.com for great info.

July 18, 2013, 10:12 AM	#11
Picher Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 3,694	I bought a used 10-22 Deluxe with a walnut stock, added a Shilen bull barrel, did a bedding job, trigger job, and various modifications to stock parts. That rifle has shot 10 consecutive 5-shot groups at 50 yards, averaging .37". It's a fun rifle that's shot some really impressive targets, including the first international postal 250 on the USBR target at 25 yards. It's won many turkey plate shoots at 50 yards as well. IMHO - Newer 10-22s are not as well put-together as the older ones, so are more difficult to make shoot really well with Ruger parts, but it can be a great learning experience. Check out the Tips and Tricks section on RimfireCentral.com for great info.