Ruger Charger SBR query

Jo6pak · January 14, 2015, 07:49 PM

Once in a while that SBR bug comes calling to me, and the Ruger Charger is seemingly a good candidate for an inexpensive way to get in the game.

Has anyone done an SBR built on a Charger?
I was thinking something like a Butler Creek folding stock and a little red dot sight.
Costs involved over and above the price of the gun? Am I correct in that it is just a $200 stamp, paperwork, and a long wait?
Would I be better off shortening a standard 10/22?

Just a thought bouncing around my head at the moment and thought I'd get some opinions.

Good idea? Bad idea? Not worth pursuing?

Sharkbite · January 14, 2015, 08:02 PM

$200 tax and submit a form 1 to make an SBR. With a trust you can file electronically and eform approvals are hovering at the 6 week mark right now. A paper application will take a little longer but the wait times have improved on those as well.

Ive thought about doing a SBR Charger as well. If i find one with a threaded barrel i'll jump down that path. A short and suppressed 22 is a blast to shoot. Ive got a M&P 15/22 set up that way. Very fun gun

Jo6pak · January 14, 2015, 08:32 PM

Thanks Sharkbite.
I was very close to doing a GSG-5 pistol for an SBR, but I had tons of issues with my GSG rifle, so I scrapped that idea.

I figure the 10/22 is a long proven design so there are no worries of unreliability, parts availability, etc.
Years ago I had a chance to shoot a LCW "pocket rifle" and it was a blast. But I think I would want a barrel a little longer than 5.5"
http://lauerweaponry.com/index.cfm?f...ategory_ID=571

Please share your research into stocks, parts, etc in this thread as you go along with your build.

Sharkbite · January 15, 2015, 12:23 AM

I had the barrel on my 15/22 cut to 7" as that leaves about 1" of the suppressor sticking out of the handguard. A shorter barrel would allow the use of standard ammo like some of the bulk pack stuff and still have it remain subsonic.

Bulk pack ammo still goes supersonic outta my 7"

el_chupo_ · January 15, 2015, 06:19 PM

I am considering doing an SBR on an extra 10/22 hanging out in the safe, might consider the AGP arms stock instead of the Butler Creek.

I have already got the stamp to SBR a 15/22, I am now just considering switching to a different rail so I can go down to around 5" on the BBL for the suppressor to still stick out.

Elkins45 · February 11, 2015, 08:56 PM

I already owned an 'extra' 10/22 that was a gift from my FIL, so it was cheaper for me to cut it down than to find and buy a Charger.

My stamp was approved months ago but I just got around to having the barrel cut and threaded last week. Now that I have the threaded gun I need to get to working building my Form 1 .22 silencer to go with it. It's been approved for over a year now.

Jo6pak · February 13, 2015, 08:05 PM

I've made a few decisions that have me looking into this project again. I was toying with the idea of buying a Steyr AUG, but have decided that an SBR would be more fun.
Right now, I'm looking into buying a Shield for a new carry gun as my CZ75 is too difficult to carry most of the time.

After that, my "gun fund" will be built up to do an SBR; and the Charger seems to be the perfect starting point at a reasonable price point for my budget.

The AGP stock looks like it is worth a bit more research.

Thanks for the info gentlemen

Prof Young · February 21, 2015, 12:18 PM

What does SBR stand for?

9x19 · February 21, 2015, 12:31 PM

SBR = Short Barrel Rifle

Barrel length less than 16"

I submitted my first eform 1 this morning to SBR one of my Ruger Chargers.

Hopefully, I did everything right.

Sharkbite · February 21, 2015, 01:54 PM

Quote:

I submitted my first eform 1 this morning to SBR one of my Ruger Chargers.

We want PICTURES!!!!! Ive done 4 SBRs now and im really thinking about a Charger or 10/22 as my next.

January 14, 2015, 07:49 PM	#1
Jo6pak Senior Member Join Date: August 5, 2010 Location: West Coast...of WI Posts: 1,663	Ruger Charger SBR query Once in a while that SBR bug comes calling to me, and the Ruger Charger is seemingly a good candidate for an inexpensive way to get in the game. Has anyone done an SBR built on a Charger? I was thinking something like a Butler Creek folding stock and a little red dot sight. Costs involved over and above the price of the gun? Am I correct in that it is just a $200 stamp, paperwork, and a long wait? Would I be better off shortening a standard 10/22? Just a thought bouncing around my head at the moment and thought I'd get some opinions. Good idea? Bad idea? Not worth pursuing? __________________ NRA Life Member, SAF contributor.

January 14, 2015, 08:32 PM	#3
Jo6pak Senior Member Join Date: August 5, 2010 Location: West Coast...of WI Posts: 1,663	Thanks Sharkbite. I was very close to doing a GSG-5 pistol for an SBR, but I had tons of issues with my GSG rifle, so I scrapped that idea. I figure the 10/22 is a long proven design so there are no worries of unreliability, parts availability, etc. Years ago I had a chance to shoot a LCW "pocket rifle" and it was a blast. But I think I would want a barrel a little longer than 5.5" http://lauerweaponry.com/index.cfm?f...ategory_ID=571 Please share your research into stocks, parts, etc in this thread as you go along with your build. __________________ NRA Life Member, SAF contributor.

February 13, 2015, 08:05 PM	#7
Jo6pak Senior Member Join Date: August 5, 2010 Location: West Coast...of WI Posts: 1,663	I've made a few decisions that have me looking into this project again. I was toying with the idea of buying a Steyr AUG, but have decided that an SBR would be more fun. Right now, I'm looking into buying a Shield for a new carry gun as my CZ75 is too difficult to carry most of the time. After that, my "gun fund" will be built up to do an SBR; and the Charger seems to be the perfect starting point at a reasonable price point for my budget. The AGP stock looks like it is worth a bit more research. Thanks for the info gentlemen __________________ NRA Life Member, SAF contributor.

February 21, 2015, 12:18 PM	#8
Prof Young Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2007 Location: Illinois - down state Posts: 2,404	So much to learn. What does SBR stand for?

February 21, 2015, 12:31 PM	#9
9x19 Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 1998 Location: Sherman, TX USA Posts: 3,750	SBR = Short Barrel Rifle Barrel length less than 16" I submitted my first eform 1 this morning to SBR one of my Ruger Chargers. Hopefully, I did everything right. __________________ Make mine lean, mean, and 9x19!

January 14, 2015, 08:02 PM	#2
Sharkbite Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2013 Location: Western slope of Colorado Posts: 3,679	$200 tax and submit a form 1 to make an SBR. With a trust you can file electronically and eform approvals are hovering at the 6 week mark right now. A paper application will take a little longer but the wait times have improved on those as well. Ive thought about doing a SBR Charger as well. If i find one with a threaded barrel i'll jump down that path. A short and suppressed 22 is a blast to shoot. Ive got a M&P 15/22 set up that way. Very fun gun

January 15, 2015, 12:23 AM	#4
Sharkbite Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2013 Location: Western slope of Colorado Posts: 3,679	I had the barrel on my 15/22 cut to 7" as that leaves about 1" of the suppressor sticking out of the handguard. A shorter barrel would allow the use of standard ammo like some of the bulk pack stuff and still have it remain subsonic. Bulk pack ammo still goes supersonic outta my 7"

January 15, 2015, 06:19 PM	#5
el_chupo_ Member Join Date: April 4, 2013 Posts: 43	I am considering doing an SBR on an extra 10/22 hanging out in the safe, might consider the AGP arms stock instead of the Butler Creek. I have already got the stamp to SBR a 15/22, I am now just considering switching to a different rail so I can go down to around 5" on the BBL for the suppressor to still stick out.

February 11, 2015, 08:56 PM	#6
Elkins45 Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2010 Posts: 498	I already owned an 'extra' 10/22 that was a gift from my FIL, so it was cheaper for me to cut it down than to find and buy a Charger. My stamp was approved months ago but I just got around to having the barrel cut and threaded last week. Now that I have the threaded gun I need to get to working building my Form 1 .22 silencer to go with it. It's been approved for over a year now.