What I can figure is that if banged or dropped on the but it will close bolt/chamber inadvertently with the "auto release". Lawyers being lawyers, level of safety. They know you can get one if you want it changed. Big companies will fall on the side of least liability.
I recommend the Ruger BX22 replacement trigger module. You get the hammer, trigger and a extended magazine release all the bits in a polymer unit. Push out 2 pins, R and R the units and done. The trigger pull is Sooooo much better than stock it usually takes me a couple shots to remember how light it is now.
I did this on mine. Super easy fix. I also did a trigger job to get the factory trigger feel more like a custom trigger, but I wouldn't recommend doing it yourself unless you really know what you're doing.
The Ruger bolt catch has always been such a strange and awkward design. I still have my 10/22 from 1993 as well as a newer build and it's identical. I think I need to upgrade. I wonder if Brownells has an "open box / destroyed by Caleb" discount section.
You can modify the Ruger part to work like the aftermarket types by using a Dremel tool or a small file. Just get rid of that pointed tit. I did this 25 years ago when no one offered it.
@@evilscience3164 I did the same to mine about 20 some years ago. It is such a simple modification. At today's prices for those things, it will save you $10-20 that you could put toward one of the other items Caleb mentioned.
I always take the stock bolt hold open out and grind down that tab. That way I save 20 some bucks on buying a aftermarket one. Either I’m cheap or thrifty. 😃
Instead of spending $12 or more for a non metal bolt buffer, go to the hardware store and purchase a 1/4" dia nylon rod for $1,25 and cut to length. Instead of spending ANY $ on the bold release, simply take the stock one out and use a rat tailed file to oval out the "7" looking feature. I helps if you can look at the picture of the Volquartsen item as you do it. Forget the HiViz sights and install a 20 MOA pic rail and a .22 specific scope like the BSA Sweet.22 for about $100. I don't like those big long mag releases either, I'm always accidentally releasing them. I DID change to a long one by the manufacturer of my Bullpup stock, because it's a PITA with the stock Ruger item. The stock Ruger release is fine in everything else. The biggest improvement is a 20" bull barrel. Groups are much smaller. But they can cost more than the gun did. You're welcome.
One last update that makes the 10/22 soooooooo much better: Volquartson's Exact Edge Extractor. It solved extraction problems with several of my 10/22s. Now, it's a standard upgrade to all of my 10/22s.
My two upgrades to my 10/22 from years ago were the exact ones you featured...fire sights and the Volquartsen bolt release. It would make the video a lot better if you would use a stock Ruger 10/22 instead of a clone that has already been modded.
I would add the "Gunsmither Bolt Bar" sold by Tandenkross (though made by someone else). Greatly simplifies bolt removal and replacement, with only two hands. Also removal and replacement of extractor -- all of which are necessary for complete cleaning.
I only have one 10/22. Bought it back in 1986, from K-mart. They're a great little shooter. Been thinking about getting the take down model. Just seems the money always ends up going to other priorities. The upgrades you showed are something I'm going to look into. Thanks for the informative video.
I know what you mean about the money situation. There's hardly a such thing as "extra money" these days. I have had the take down model for about 7-8 years now and man it's one of my all time favorite guns I've owned, and I've owned a ton. It's so simple to take apart and put together and it's super strong and reliable. The bag they come with will hold a lot of stuff too. I keep 5 BX25 mags in mine and extra ammo as well as a couple small tools just in case lol. I can't say enough good things about it and I hope one day soon you can have one yourself.
@@joshthemighty7700 When I was young, I dressed it up a bit with a folding stock. As I got older, I decided to put it back in its original wood. Other than that, all the functional parts are original.
1. Mod the factory bolt catch to match the aftermarket with a Dremel tool and polish your work when finished. 2. Buy some long nylon bolts from your local hardware store where the unthreaded portion is the same diameter as the metal factory bolt stop pin. Cut them to fit and de-burr the edges with the same Dremel tool or some fine black sand paper and WD-40. The bolt mod is free if you have a Dremel kit and the nylon bolts will run you less than $5.
I've had my 10/22 since I was 19. Over fifty years now. Not going to modify it in any way. However, I think it's time to build one and get fancy with it. Will do it slowly. Don't even want to think about the cost.
The best way to improve the Ruger is to make the stocks comb height HIGHER !!!with a good Optic/scope fitted the eye line is way too low needing some considerable elevation. SO, go to it Ruger & present a proper stock.!
The bolt release is a mod you can do to the factory part.. All you have to do it file/grind/dremel the notch out of the circle and make that round... costs free fifty..
Kidd designs guide rod is way better, interchangeable spring rates for different ammo types and barrel lengths. File your bolt catch down yourself, only takes a few minutes. Get a polyurethane bolt stop instead of rubber, it'll last longer and is the same reduction in sound for the action per shot.
I've had my 10/22 for 48 years and the only upgrade I've done is the bolt buffer. I did it before it was a "thing" and machined my own out of a steel rod with 2 o-rings to reduce the slam of the bolt. It was one of my first lathe projects. Otherwise, I have been fine with it the way it is.
Would be nice to have links for these items. Not sure if youtube allows it in this day and age. Most usefull upgrade is bolt release which anybody can DIY in an hour. Mag realease is good one. Anything else is really oltiknsl IMHO. On mine I changed stock to Fab Defense collapsible and installed pic rail.
No need to buy the bolt release plate. All you gotta do is shave out the small pointed section in the factory plate. It's a 5 minute modification that costs nothing
Dont buy the tactical solutions bolt buffer. Mine is so tight it wont go through the holes in the receiver. I had to use a pliers to pull it out after only getting it to seat 1/4". I ordered the steel pins instead.
The bolt catch is weird, but it's not finicky when you know how it's supposed to work. RTFM, and it's fine. I modified mine, because there is no reason for the catch to work the way it does, and it's different than every other rifle I own, but it works exactly how it's designed to work. Pull the bolt back, press and release the bolt catch. Release the bolt. I have never had that not work with the factory bolt catch.
As are most after market upgrades, in my opinion they’re all useless. However, the extended charging handle that comes polished I believe should’ve come standard when purchased. If an upgrade improves the performance then it shouldn’t be an upgrade .
I do not understand why after all these years Ruger doesn't update the bolt catch so you don't need to press it to release the bolt. It's a dumb design and nobody else uses such a method of operation.
Since I am an old outdoorsman of habit, I guess I overlooked the "star" button to save this video, why didn't your sponsor simply use the YT "star" for saving the video??
Hey, this is a timely video! I'm looking to upgrade my Ruger 10/22 which I bought from an estate auction last year. It looks almost exactly like the one featured, the only exception being the bull barrel is fluted & has the Magpul X-22 Hunter stock w/adj cheekpiece. I've ordered a higher cheekpiece since I installed a SIG 3-9x40 scope. I'll order the extended mag release, bolt buffer, extended charging handle, and auto bolt release. Thanks again! BTW, are those parts you used in this video available as cheaper "open box" parts?😏😅
Replacing the recoil pin at the back of the receiver with that rubber bolt buffer junk is a bad idea. Read about the patent for the 10/22's impressive recoil dwell system. The back of the bolt is a cam surface. The patent has the bolt hit the METAL pin, slamming the bolt DOWN. That prevents the bolt from bouncing. Replacing that system with a rubber pin is a bad idea.
I have never looked into it, but sometimes wondered why it is that they still put the metal pin in there after all these years of the 10/22 being around and the plastic or rubber replacements being around for maybe about half those years. I figured Ruger has a valid reason for sticking with the metal pin instead of going to some plastic thing that would be cheaper. Look at the trigger group for instance, the one on my 10/22 from the early 70's is all metal whereas everything made since the 90's has been plastic.
Thank you for the follow up question, a sign that you care. I respect that so much. US Patent: US3240121A Henry Sefried II is the inventor. Patent Dated 3-15-1966 Figure 3 best shows the cam path that causes the bolt dwell, stopping any bolt bounce.
Maybe you are looking at the wrong patent. Figure 1 is the cross secrion of the action of the 10/22. Ruger also lists this as the main patent for the 10/22. Figure 1 in the patent is a good view to show how it works in a line drawing. The words in the patent are half IP Attorney and half engineer. They have to write that way for patents. Take a second look, and I think Figure 1 will help show that it is directly for the 10/22. P.S. The other main 10/22 parent is for the rotary box magazine. Ruger did some cool innovations, over a half century ago.
Top 5 upgrades..... Crossfire mag release.....oh this rifle already has a different one. Williams firesite..... oh, this doesn't have a dovetail tail barrel Bolt buffer....no need to show the internal parts Charging handle.... we don't even have one on this upgraded rifle.... sorry this video killed me.
Barrel (Bull) Trigger (drop in) Scope (your choice) Rubberized Plastic stock (with palm swells) as ADDITIONS: WILL just make it shoot super well - or BUY the model already DONE for $500 ish... 9/27/2024
The bolt catch has always been my first upgrade to any 10/22 it is crazy that Ruger has not changed that part.
They never used to be that way. Only recent models have this issue. I agree it is ridiculous, absolutely ruins the tool.
What I can figure is that if banged or dropped on the but it will close bolt/chamber inadvertently with the "auto release". Lawyers being lawyers, level of safety. They know you can get one if you want it changed. Big companies will fall on the side of least liability.
a dremel or round file opening up of the stock one will easily accomplish the same thing . did mine day one .
@@rick-kx7gyabsolutely I did that on all of mine.
@@twan102000 Yep it's a Ruger lawyer thing.
Couldn't agree more on the Volquartsen auto bolt release. That and the charging handle are the two biggest upgrades in my opinion.
I recommend the Ruger BX22 replacement trigger module. You get the hammer, trigger and a extended magazine release all the bits in a polymer unit. Push out 2 pins, R and R the units and done. The trigger pull is Sooooo much better than stock it usually takes me a couple shots to remember how light it is now.
First upgrade I've done to both of my rifles
I had no idea the upgraded trigger included the bolt release 😢
Please like my comment so I can come back to this
Ruger BX Trigger, Item Number: 90462. Not BX22.
You can modify the stock bolt hold open to work when you pull back on the charging handle and send it home
How?
Yep, I've done it with 4 of them. A little googling and a dremel will get you an "auto bolt release" with no other changes in function.
I did this on mine. Super easy fix. I also did a trigger job to get the factory trigger feel more like a custom trigger, but I wouldn't recommend doing it yourself unless you really know what you're doing.
@@saucyscrambler8710 with a dremel. Theres videos on it
Yes, save yourself a few dollars and just file / Dremel that peak off. If you mess up, then buy the replacement.
The Ruger bolt catch has always been such a strange and awkward design. I still have my 10/22 from 1993 as well as a newer build and it's identical. I think I need to upgrade. I wonder if Brownells has an "open box / destroyed by Caleb" discount section.
You can modify the Ruger part to work like the aftermarket types by using a Dremel tool or a small file. Just get rid of that pointed tit. I did this 25 years ago when no one offered it.
@@evilscience3164I agree, but went with the Ebay version to keep the OEM part behind just in case warranty work was needed down the road.
@@evilscience3164 I did the same to mine about 20 some years ago. It is such a simple modification. At today's prices for those things, it will save you $10-20 that you could put toward one of the other items Caleb mentioned.
Tandemkross has replacement trigger pins that snap in place too
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I always take the stock bolt hold open out and grind down that tab. That way I save 20 some bucks on buying a aftermarket one. Either I’m cheap or thrifty. 😃
Super job my friend! I've got to order the bolt release now.
I like that 50's era haircut man! Thank you for the video
Instead of spending $12 or more for a non metal bolt buffer, go to the hardware store and purchase a 1/4" dia nylon rod for $1,25 and cut to length. Instead of spending ANY $ on the bold release, simply take the stock one out and use a rat tailed file to oval out the "7" looking feature. I helps if you can look at the picture of the Volquartsen item as you do it. Forget the HiViz sights and install a 20 MOA pic rail and a .22 specific scope like the BSA Sweet.22 for about $100. I don't like those big long mag releases either, I'm always accidentally releasing them. I DID change to a long one by the manufacturer of my Bullpup stock, because it's a PITA with the stock Ruger item. The stock Ruger release is fine in everything else.
The biggest improvement is a 20" bull barrel. Groups are much smaller. But they can cost more than the gun did.
You're welcome.
¼ fuel line also works...the clear orange type is the most durable
He was doing a video on upgrades under $50. Your first two come in under $50, but the others would be for another video.
One last update that makes the 10/22 soooooooo much better: Volquartson's Exact Edge Extractor. It solved extraction problems with several of my 10/22s. Now, it's a standard upgrade to all of my 10/22s.
My two upgrades to my 10/22 from years ago were the exact ones you featured...fire sights and the Volquartsen bolt release.
It would make the video a lot better if you would use a stock Ruger 10/22 instead of a clone that has already been modded.
You left out using a piece of PVC to make a rotary 10rd mag reliably feed 22 short. It's amazingly easy and fantastic for backyard plinking.
I would add the "Gunsmither Bolt Bar" sold by Tandenkross (though made by someone else). Greatly simplifies bolt removal and replacement, with only two hands. Also removal and replacement of extractor -- all of which are necessary for complete cleaning.
This guy is like a character on the red green show
Okay the bolt catch needed asap I can't believe the years I've delt with the child lock..
I took a file to mine. That heart shaped hole is smoothed out .
I only have one 10/22. Bought it back in 1986, from K-mart. They're a great little shooter. Been thinking about getting the take down model. Just seems the money always ends up going to other priorities. The upgrades you showed are something I'm going to look into. Thanks for the informative video.
I know what you mean about the money situation. There's hardly a such thing as "extra money" these days. I have had the take down model for about 7-8 years now and man it's one of my all time favorite guns I've owned, and I've owned a ton. It's so simple to take apart and put together and it's super strong and reliable. The bag they come with will hold a lot of stuff too. I keep 5 BX25 mags in mine and extra ammo as well as a couple small tools just in case lol. I can't say enough good things about it and I hope one day soon you can have one yourself.
It's so good to hear that this rifle has been able to last almost 40 years! Did you have to replace many parts over its life?
@@joshthemighty7700 When I was young, I dressed it up a bit with a folding stock. As I got older, I decided to put it back in its original wood. Other than that, all the functional parts are original.
1. Mod the factory bolt catch to match the aftermarket with a Dremel tool and polish your work when finished.
2. Buy some long nylon bolts from your local hardware store where the unthreaded portion is the same diameter as the metal factory bolt stop pin. Cut them to fit and de-burr the edges with the same Dremel tool or some fine black sand paper and WD-40.
The bolt mod is free if you have a Dremel kit and the nylon bolts will run you less than $5.
When you have a rock star like Calab recommending products, you should make sure you have them all in stock! The show was brilliant.
I've had my 10/22 since I was 19. Over fifty years now. Not going to modify it in any way. However, I think it's time to build one and get fancy with it. Will do it slowly. Don't even want to think about the cost.
Search "Crazy Ivan" and start with that.
My first 10/22 is on order.. I feel like a kid on christmas morning.. let us know how that build goes
You opening all those packages make me wish that was my Christmas morning
The best way to improve the Ruger is to make the stocks comb height HIGHER !!!with a good Optic/scope fitted the eye line is way too low needing some considerable elevation.
SO, go to it Ruger & present a proper stock.!
The bolt release is a mod you can do to the factory part.. All you have to do it file/grind/dremel the notch out of the circle and make that round... costs free fifty..
Kidd designs guide rod is way better, interchangeable spring rates for different ammo types and barrel lengths.
File your bolt catch down yourself, only takes a few minutes.
Get a polyurethane bolt stop instead of rubber, it'll last longer and is the same reduction in sound for the action per shot.
You have the best magazine release on the rifle already!! Tactical Solutions, I love those have them on all my 10/22 builds
My friendly gun shop gave me the whole enchilada on a 10/22 I had. Still plinking away and gifting grandkids one of their own.
I added the Firesight to my 10/22 had to but the Williams front sight pusher, soo easy. Tried all the tricks to drive out the front sight to no avail.
Very nice, especially the bolt handle (which I was unaware of...). Off to Brownells! Thanks!
I like that last one. Didn't know that existed.
I've had my 10/22 for 48 years and the only upgrade I've done is the bolt buffer. I did it before it was a "thing" and machined my own out of a steel rod with 2 o-rings to reduce the slam of the bolt. It was one of my first lathe projects. Otherwise, I have been fine with it the way it is.
Would be nice to have links for these items. Not sure if youtube allows it in this day and age. Most usefull upgrade is bolt release which anybody can DIY in an hour. Mag realease is good one. Anything else is really oltiknsl IMHO. On mine I changed stock to Fab Defense collapsible and installed pic rail.
That is a sharp lookin 10/22!
Love it
I love mine.
I added a Mag Pull folding stock a q10 round drum mag, a Harris Bi--pod,a green dot laser with a decent scope.
Upgraded plunger so the BX25 mags fit better…that and the auto bolt release are always done to any 10/22 I have.
Cool coffee mug.
No need to buy the bolt release plate. All you gotta do is shave out the small pointed section in the factory plate. It's a 5 minute modification that costs nothing
Bingo! I compared pics with the one on my rifle and noticed that I could just give it a little massage and 5 mins later had the “upgrade” for free
@@reynaldosotelo9240 exactly. Even a super novice could handle this one
@@abolishtheatfandrepealthenfa I got a 2 pack for like $13, and get to hang onto the oem part.
Did the same thing, totally works
You always have interesting things to say.
Dont buy the tactical solutions bolt buffer. Mine is so tight it wont go through the holes in the receiver. I had to use a pliers to pull it out after only getting it to seat 1/4". I ordered the steel pins instead.
I slapped on a set of Tech Sights to get an AR style peep sight.
7:21 is the rifle cradle that’s used in this video available for purchase on the website?
Definitely plan on some of these upgrades for my son’s 10/22. Can I ask what workbench stand you are using?
Can you recommend a Bipod? Thx Mike
Is there a much bigger or broader charging handle for cold weather shooting? For wearing gloves?
The bolt catch is weird, but it's not finicky when you know how it's supposed to work. RTFM, and it's fine. I modified mine, because there is no reason for the catch to work the way it does, and it's different than every other rifle I own, but it works exactly how it's designed to work.
Pull the bolt back, press and release the bolt catch. Release the bolt. I have never had that not work with the factory bolt catch.
Is that a total of $50 bucks or is it gonna come out to the price of the stock rifle?
I wish you could find a way to ship a 10-22 receiver to Illinois!
If you don't wanna buy a bolt catch you can just dremel the stock one out a little
Do you happen to know if a fiber sights made for a 10/22 would fit on a ruger 77/44 magnum?
The whole video i was screaming where is the bolt catch upgrade. Glad it made it in. You can also do it for free if you have a small round file
I use the Tuffer Buffer instead of the TandemKross 'Shock Block' Bolt Buffer. For one thing it's easier to pronounce.
I do know how you feel about staples. Especially after the accident.
I like that charging handle but its not listed on their website
Nice video. Can you recommend a good but not too expensive bull barrel replacement for the 10/22?
Thanks.
What is not expensive? $50..?
How does the williams firesights set actually fit onto the barrell please ? thank you
Great Stuff 💯💥💥💥💥💥💥💥
For replacement sights I'd just spend the 60 or 70 bucks for some Tech sights
Nice Shot.
Thx
File the sear down 😎
Good video. Great host!
Idk why you'd spend money on a auto bokt release when its insanely easy to do the mod to the oem one
So, this is how the open box items originate.
'You know how I feel about staples". Should be interrupted by Rick and Morty. Lol
As are most after market upgrades, in my opinion they’re all useless. However, the extended charging handle that comes polished I believe should’ve come standard when purchased. If an upgrade improves the performance then it shouldn’t be an upgrade .
Tandem kross take down. Screws instead 5/32 screws also magazine buffers for 10 round
Brownells now has some open box specials
Tech sights are far better than the fire sights. Tech sights are click adjustable
Was that a switchblade???
Caleb said FAJANGLE! I’m telling!
What barrel is that?
"fagangling" the Ruger bolt is a pain...That's an upgrade that's going to happen!
Fagangling is my favorite misspelling of the week so far 😂
What if my 10/22 I bought stock isn’t dovetailed?
Then we have dovetailed barrels!
I do not understand why after all these years Ruger doesn't update the bolt catch so you don't need to press it to release the bolt. It's a dumb design and nobody else uses such a method of operation.
No Links to the items
YT don't allow them
Better barrel, better trigger, better sights...turn the thing into a tack driver....
Yes, who cares about $50 upgrades. Spend $550 😅😅😅
Since I am an old outdoorsman of habit, I guess I overlooked the "star" button to save this video, why didn't your sponsor simply use the YT "star" for saving the video??
Uh, yeah, this old "blind" outdoorsman was looking in the full screen mode, sorry for the brainfart .....
Hey, this is a timely video! I'm looking to upgrade my Ruger 10/22 which I bought from an estate auction last year. It looks almost exactly like the one featured, the only exception being the bull barrel is fluted & has the Magpul X-22 Hunter stock w/adj cheekpiece. I've ordered a higher cheekpiece since I installed a SIG 3-9x40 scope. I'll order the extended mag release, bolt buffer, extended charging handle, and auto bolt release. Thanks again! BTW, are those parts you used in this video available as cheaper "open box" parts?😏😅
Replacing the recoil pin at the back of the receiver with that rubber bolt buffer junk is a bad idea. Read about the patent for the 10/22's impressive recoil dwell system. The back of the bolt is a cam surface. The patent has the bolt hit the METAL pin, slamming the bolt DOWN. That prevents the bolt from bouncing. Replacing that system with a rubber pin is a bad idea.
Source?
I have never looked into it, but sometimes wondered why it is that they still put the metal pin in there after all these years of the 10/22 being around and the plastic or rubber replacements being around for maybe about half those years. I figured Ruger has a valid reason for sticking with the metal pin instead of going to some plastic thing that would be cheaper. Look at the trigger group for instance, the one on my 10/22 from the early 70's is all metal whereas everything made since the 90's has been plastic.
Thank you for the follow up question, a sign that you care. I respect that so much.
US Patent: US3240121A
Henry Sefried II is the inventor.
Patent Dated 3-15-1966
Figure 3 best shows the cam path that causes the bolt dwell, stopping any bolt bounce.
That recoil system shown in the patent number you provided is not the same as the 10/22
Maybe you are looking at the wrong patent. Figure 1 is the cross secrion of the action of the 10/22. Ruger also lists this as the main patent for the 10/22. Figure 1 in the patent is a good view to show how it works in a line drawing. The words in the patent are half IP Attorney and half engineer. They have to write that way for patents.
Take a second look, and I think Figure 1 will help show that it is directly for the 10/22.
P.S. The other main 10/22 parent is for the rotary box magazine. Ruger did some cool innovations, over a half century ago.
Fajangle is to many letters 😂
Williams gun sight company is located in Davison MI and family owned. It's really an awesome company
So they’re all under $10 each or you’re gonna spend $250 for all of them to upgrade a $329 gun?
PizzA
What about the last bolt hold open option which that means you have to reconfigure the magazines? Am I correct?
I see that Pee Wee Herman is back, he got. a new show. Eh,
Kind of cracks me up how folks looooove their 10-22, but after they bought it they promptly changed everything on it.
People will do it to anything. Cars, trucks, guns etc
Don't waste your money on any of this stuff. Rugar made a fine 22 rifle as is. Theres a reason why they are the most popular and reliable 22 ever.
Packaging 1 hair Palmade 0😂
None of those things increase accuracy
Lmao... only in the gun community is polymer and plastic, two different things. 😂 Just say it's plastic!
Top 5 upgrades.....
Crossfire mag release.....oh this rifle already has a different one.
Williams firesite..... oh, this doesn't have a dovetail tail barrel
Bolt buffer....no need to show the internal parts
Charging handle.... we don't even have one on this upgraded rifle.... sorry this video killed me.
That was different 6 items.
a great, simple, and helpful video!
Problem is everything is always out of stock.
No matter what you do it doesn't shoot any better it is what it is a 10-22
Wrong
Barrel (Bull) Trigger (drop in) Scope (your choice) Rubberized Plastic stock (with palm swells) as ADDITIONS: WILL just make it shoot super well - or BUY the model already DONE for $500 ish... 9/27/2024