just got my first 10/22, help me upgrade

[Alan]

hey folks, I just picked up my first 10/22, and man, I totally get the hype! shoots like a dream right outta the box. but what really hooked me is all the customization options. trying to take it slow tho, wanna know what mods y'all think are worth it? like, what did you do first that made it more fun to shoot? let's hear those tips!

 

[nksmfamjp]

Well, what is your goal and what is holding you back?

 

[forrestr]

You can get them to shoot but it takes a ton of tweaking to get them there.

As with anything in the 22lr world, it starts with the bbl. The bbl/receiver will need bedded. Then the bbl will need cut back and a new chamber cut in it.

Then the bolt will need a ton of work. Re-facing, polishing and re-shaping the firing pin are a must.

Then comes the trigger work with polishing, different springs, etc.

After that the quest for a quality ammo that fits the chamber you redid comes into play. Walmart bulkpack & cci standard velocity just don't cut it.

There's no free lunch in the 10-22 world when chasing your tail looking for accuracy. 8/9 years ago I built a pretty good 10-22 as cheap as I could while getting a pretty good shooter. Still had $400+ in it starting with a $100 beater 10-22 I got at a gunshow along with a $35 aftermarket bbl.