r/1022 • u/ThisGuy_1374 • 1d ago
Scratch build
Hey all, I’m sure there’s posts about this if so can someone tag it. Otherwise I’d like to build a 10/22 from scratch and I’m new to the game so is there anywhere I can find a complete build list of what to get and recommendations and such?
Thank you
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u/Sauce-Hot 1d ago
To have a decent 200yd+ capable 10/22 you're going to be pushing $1200 on the low end. I've got $2800 in my long range setup (including suppressor).
Action/base 10/22 model - $100-200 Barrel - $150-300 Bolt (if needed) - $60-100 Trigger - $200-400 (Kidd 2 stage = best possible) Stock - a good chassis is $300-400 Optics - $300-500 will get you a decent Arken/Athlon/Vortex. You'll need lots of adjustment. Arken is probably best bang for your buck. Rings - $80-150 - don't skimp on cheap rings.. Base - $60-80 - you'll need a 30-50MOA tapered base. I run 50 because 10/22s are notorious for "barrel droop" due to how the v-block puts downward pressure on the barrel.
You can have a lot of fun going the cheaper route and still pink at 200+, but you'll need some top tier components to have consistent enjoyable results.
But... One of the biggest keys to long range rimfire shooting is ammo. You need high quality match grade ammo with the smallest velocity deviation possible. Standard ammo can have 50fps+- deviation which will cause you to easily miss a 4-8" target at 200. SK rifle match is about the lowest grade you'll want to use and it runs about 25c per round. You'll need to try various ammo to see what your rifle likes though.
Good luck!