Best print and video references for 10/22 custom work???

[DogDoc]

I have an old 10/22, have wanted to snazz it up a bit but have no gunsmithing experience.  Barrel, trigger, stock upgrades.  Accuracy is very important to me.  I'm considering a pawn-shop 10/22 mag to play w/ in .22 mag or .17.  I've gone through the previous posts and did not see any specific recommendations on books or videos.  If I want to start out in this, what are the best learning materials to get???  Does it take much in the way of specialized tools?  I'm OK w/ tools, and kinda picky about quality of my work.  In other words, I like to tinker.

Help?

[John Traveler]

Hi, DogDoc!

'Smithing the 10-22 Ruger is simplicity itself.  a big reason why this model is so popular with do-it-yourselfers.

Because of the wide variety of factory-made drop-in barrels, stocks, sights, etc that are available, smithing this model is mostly trigger work and installing scopes.  Easy to do using the factory top mount scope rail.

Trigger work can be store-bought drop-in, or your own, using some hard Arkansas stones and honing oil.'

The barrel attachment uses a wedge retainer held to the receiver with two cap screws.  Match-quality barrels are drop-in installation. and come with detailed instructions.

Standard hand tools are used for stock removal/installation, allen key wrenches for the cap screws and maybe scope installation.

For hand-fitting a laminated thumbhole stock, you'll need standard woodworking tools:  rasp, files, sanding block, barrel channel scraper, stain, sealer, and oil finish or urethane finish of your choice.

Have fun!

John

[mutwagn]

www.rimfirecentral.com  No video can impart the knowledge of 10/22s that is found on that forum.
 Andy

[bigdaddytacp]

I have an old 10/22, have wanted to snazz it up a bit but have no gunsmithing experience.  Barrel, trigger, stock upgrades.  Accuracy is very important to me.  I'm considering a pawn-shop 10/22 mag to play w/ in .22 mag or .17.  I've gone through the previous posts and did not see any specific recommendations on books or videos.  If I want to start out in this, what are the best learning materials to get???  Does it take much in the way of specialized tools?  I'm OK w/ tools, and kinda picky about quality of my work.  In other words, I like to tinker.

Help?

.....FOrget about the AGI Ruger video unless you know absolutely nothing about the RUGER 10-22.....It is poorly made and so basic that the boards at RFC offer much more information and for much less money.....as to books the Mark White "THE Ultimate Ruger 10-22...Manual and Users Guide thru Paladin-press is good with lots of information and pictures but is slightly dated as is most printed material on a current subject but with the net for updates it has good contact companies and it DOES promote his "silencer" company.....The book "Know your Ruger 10-22 by Workman thru Blacksmith Corp. is a good reference for collectors as to serial numbers and changesBUT is of little use for modifications to Rugers......normal Dremel type tools, hand files,good screwdrivers and a slow steady hand and head will combine with some information in the book and from websites for diagrams and board help with any questions and let you work on the fun 10-22 with safety and ease.......Good luck and good shooting!!