Ruger 10/22 Stock Recommendation

Joe_Pike · July 14, 2021, 11:42 PM

I have the basic carbine Ruger 10/22 with a wood stock. I was going to switch to a Magpul X-22 but I have read some reports that the forend is a bit flimsy. So, I'm looking for some other recommendations for something stiff, reasonably light and comfortable that doesn't break the bank.

ballardw · July 15, 2021, 03:06 AM

You may get more targeted responses if describe the intended purpose and/or features you want.

A basic field stock could be quite different from one intended for one of the action shooting competitions or something "tacticool" such as making the rifle look more like an M1 Carbine.

eflyguy · July 15, 2021, 04:30 AM

Agreed. Without knowing intention, hard to say.

We compete in an offhand, 3-position match and have the Promag Archangel. The quick adjustments make it trivial to reconfigure between rounds. It's not lightweight, by design.

Joe_Pike · July 15, 2021, 09:06 AM

I thought mentioning the Magpul X-22 would give people an idea if what I was looking for.

ChasHam · July 15, 2021, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe_Pike

I thought mentioning the Magpul X-22 would give people an idea if what I was looking for.

It would appear not ;-)

Scorch · July 15, 2021, 03:25 PM

I have the Magpul Hunter X22 stock. I picked it up because I do a lot of 10/22 accurizing work so I can test how well the rifles are shooting after the work. I am not absolutely in love with the Magpul, but it's a pretty good stock. Inletting is clean and the adjustable comb and LOP feature is nice.

Joe_Pike · July 15, 2021, 03:33 PM

Scorch, let me ask you this. I have read where some say that the forend is a bit flimsy and will be up against the barrel if you set it on a rest or use a bipod. Is this correct? I really like the looks of the stock and would think it would fit my needs but I don't want the barrel in contact with the forend while it is on a rest.

ms6852 · July 15, 2021, 04:30 PM

Are keeping the same barrel? EABCO.NET has a stock that is a replica of the m1. If you plan to change barrel there are chassis that will accommodate the .920 barrels.

Joe_Pike · July 15, 2021, 04:53 PM

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Are keeping the same barrel?

Yep. Just wanting to tinker a little bit. Don't have the money to go too overboard.

Scorch · July 15, 2021, 11:31 PM

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I have read where some say that the forend is a bit flimsy and will be up against the barrel if you set it on a rest or use a bipod.

Never had that problem, and I've used the stock a bit on the bench. The Magpul forearm is plenty sturdy, especially when you take the barrel channel liner and turn it so the big side is up. This gives you plenty of clearance between pretty much any barrel shy of .950" and the stock. And the barrel channel liner acts as a forearm stiffener as well.

As far as what the stock does when putting it on a bipod, I don't do that so I don't know, but it does just fine sitting on sandbags.

Joe_Pike · July 15, 2021, 11:53 PM

Thanks. Scorch.

bbqncigars · July 18, 2021, 12:18 PM

I've been extremely happy with the B&C stock on my gun. It is comfortable, accurate and danged light. It is, however, not cheap or tacticool.

Joe_Pike · July 18, 2021, 02:37 PM

I have no interest in tacticool. Mostly light and not terribly expensive. The more I read and learn about the 10/22, I'm finding out that a free float barrel isn't really a good thing for this particular rifle due to its design. I guess I'll just leave the stock alone for now and just install the Volquartsen target hammer and auto bolt release and go have some fun plinking.

**Spats McGee** · July 19, 2021, 06:19 AM

FWIW, I have a Hogue stock on mine. I just recently put it on and only have a couple of hundred rounds through it. That said, I'm really enjoying it.

jmr40 · July 19, 2021, 06:31 AM

I can't stand the shape or short LOP on the common standard 10/22 carbine. If at all possible I prefer to buy one of the sporter versions offered by Ruger. They don't cost significantly more than the standard carbine but you'll probably have to order one.

https://ruger.com/products/1022Sporter/models.html

If going with an aftermarket stock I find the Hogue to be hard to beat. I don't like Hogue stocks on centerfire rifles or shotguns, but the 10/22 version isn't bad at all.

IMO the Magpul is just too heavy and clunky, especially mated to the short, skinny carbine barrel. If used with one of the longer heavy target barrels maybe.

**Shane Tuttle** · July 20, 2021, 02:56 PM

I've been really happy with Boyd's for my Marlin 795. They have oodles of choices for 10/22s at reasonable prices.

Onward Allusion · July 20, 2021, 04:13 PM

I'd dropped one of mine into a Ruger Charger poly stock and got the adapter for a standard 6 position buttstock & tube. Haven't weighed it on a scale but it's light.

Another option is the Blackhawk Axiom with a cheek riser. That one is even lighter.

July 14, 2021, 11:42 PM	#1
Joe_Pike Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2010 Posts: 1,581	Ruger 10/22 Stock Recommendation I have the basic carbine Ruger 10/22 with a wood stock. I was going to switch to a Magpul X-22 but I have read some reports that the forend is a bit flimsy. So, I'm looking for some other recommendations for something stiff, reasonably light and comfortable that doesn't break the bank. __________________ Stay Groovy

July 15, 2021, 03:06 AM	#2
ballardw Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 1,411	You may get more targeted responses if describe the intended purpose and/or features you want. A basic field stock could be quite different from one intended for one of the action shooting competitions or something "tacticool" such as making the rifle look more like an M1 Carbine. __________________ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ All data is flawed, some just less so.

July 15, 2021, 09:06 AM	#4
Joe_Pike Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2010 Posts: 1,581	I thought mentioning the Magpul X-22 would give people an idea if what I was looking for. __________________ Stay Groovy

July 15, 2021, 03:25 PM	#6
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	I have the Magpul Hunter X22 stock. I picked it up because I do a lot of 10/22 accurizing work so I can test how well the rifles are shooting after the work. I am not absolutely in love with the Magpul, but it's a pretty good stock. Inletting is clean and the adjustable comb and LOP feature is nice. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

July 15, 2021, 03:33 PM	#7
Joe_Pike Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2010 Posts: 1,581	Scorch, let me ask you this. I have read where some say that the forend is a bit flimsy and will be up against the barrel if you set it on a rest or use a bipod. Is this correct? I really like the looks of the stock and would think it would fit my needs but I don't want the barrel in contact with the forend while it is on a rest. __________________ Stay Groovy Last edited by Joe_Pike; July 15, 2021 at 04:22 PM.

July 15, 2021, 04:30 AM	#3
eflyguy Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2021 Posts: 335	Agreed. Without knowing intention, hard to say. We compete in an offhand, 3-position match and have the Promag Archangel. The quick adjustments make it trivial to reconfigure between rounds. It's not lightweight, by design.

July 15, 2021, 04:30 PM	#8
ms6852 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,394	Are keeping the same barrel? EABCO.NET has a stock that is a replica of the m1. If you plan to change barrel there are chassis that will accommodate the .920 barrels. __________________ ONLY TWO DEFINING FORCES HAVE GIVEN UP THEIR LIVES FOR YOU. ONE IS JESUS CHRIST FOR YOUR SOUL AND THE OTHER IS THE AMERICAN SOLDIER FOR YOUR FREEDOM.

July 15, 2021, 11:53 PM	#11
Joe_Pike Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2010 Posts: 1,581	Thanks. Scorch. __________________ Stay Groovy

July 18, 2021, 12:18 PM	#12
bbqncigars Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 525	I've been extremely happy with the B&C stock on my gun. It is comfortable, accurate and danged light. It is, however, not cheap or tacticool. __________________ "Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most." A. Brilliant

July 18, 2021, 02:37 PM	#13
Joe_Pike Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2010 Posts: 1,581	I have no interest in tacticool. Mostly light and not terribly expensive. The more I read and learn about the 10/22, I'm finding out that a free float barrel isn't really a good thing for this particular rifle due to its design. I guess I'll just leave the stock alone for now and just install the Volquartsen target hammer and auto bolt release and go have some fun plinking. __________________ Stay Groovy

July 19, 2021, 06:19 AM	#14
Spats McGee Staff Join Date: July 28, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 8,821	FWIW, I have a Hogue stock on mine. I just recently put it on and only have a couple of hundred rounds through it. That said, I'm really enjoying it. __________________ I'm a lawyer, but I'm not your lawyer. If you need some honest-to-goodness legal advice, go buy some.

July 19, 2021, 06:31 AM	#15
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,809	I can't stand the shape or short LOP on the common standard 10/22 carbine. If at all possible I prefer to buy one of the sporter versions offered by Ruger. They don't cost significantly more than the standard carbine but you'll probably have to order one. https://ruger.com/products/1022Sporter/models.html If going with an aftermarket stock I find the Hogue to be hard to beat. I don't like Hogue stocks on centerfire rifles or shotguns, but the 10/22 version isn't bad at all. IMO the Magpul is just too heavy and clunky, especially mated to the short, skinny carbine barrel. If used with one of the longer heavy target barrels maybe. __________________ "If you're still doing things the same way you were doing them 10 years ago, you're doing it wrong" Winston Churchill

July 20, 2021, 02:56 PM	#16
Shane Tuttle Staff Join Date: November 28, 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 9,443	I've been really happy with Boyd's for my Marlin 795. They have oodles of choices for 10/22s at reasonable prices. __________________ If it were up to me, the word "got" would be deleted from the English language. Posting and YOU: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting

July 20, 2021, 04:13 PM	#17
Onward Allusion Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2009 Location: Back in a Non-Free State Posts: 3,133	I'd dropped one of mine into a Ruger Charger poly stock and got the adapter for a standard 6 position buttstock & tube. Haven't weighed it on a scale but it's light. Another option is the Blackhawk Axiom with a cheek riser. That one is even lighter. __________________ Simple as ABC . . . Always Be Carrying