10/22 Upgrades

The best 10/22 upgrades, in the order most shooters do them.

Start small, shoot often, then build.

  1. 1
    Sights or optic
    A red dot or a rimfire scope on a rail makes the biggest difference. See Scope Buyers Guide.com.
  2. 2
    Extended magazine release
    A paddle release makes mag changes faster.
  3. 3
    Trigger
    A drop-in trigger group or a BX-Trigger lightens and smooths the pull.
  4. 4
    Stock
    A target, thumbhole or chassis stock improves fit and stability.
  5. 5
    Barrel
    A heavy or bull barrel tightens groups once the rest is set.
Black Ruger 10/22 rifle with a scope and an extended banana magazine
A scoped 10/22 with a 25-round magazine
Every change should be tested at the range before the next one.

Suppressed 10/22 Builds

A threaded barrel turns the 10/22 into one of the quietest rifles on the range. This build pairs a Gemtech Outback II suppressor with a Hogue rubber overmolded stock. Suppressors are regulated under the National Firearms Act; see Suppressor Buyers Guide.com before you buy.

Ruger 10/22 with a threaded barrel, Gemtech Outback II suppressor and Hogue rubber stock on a camouflage background
Gemtech Outback II on a Hogue-stocked 10/22

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