Recommendations for Ruger 10/22 gunsmith

[mccarthy]

Hey all, I am looking for a smith to do some accuracy & reliability work on an old 10/22 I have. I found a few promising leads from a google search, but thought I should ask here first. Anyone have suggestions on a smith that specializes in 10/22 work?

Thanks

 

[oldrifleman]

Most people just do it themselves. The 10/22 was built to be plug n play.

 

[Rider47]

What exactly is it you want to do/have done?
(As per post #2, unless you are hopelessly mechanically challenged, most 10/22 accurizing and reliability mods can be DYI.)

 

[mccarthy]

I've worked on it a bit with some aftermarket parts, it's always had some issues feeding reliably and I can't get it much better. At this point I'm wondering if it's the barrel crown or chamber. I know there are a few guys that can work these over.

 

[oldrifleman]

Have you tried different magazines? Some have had success doing that.

 

[nevadany]

Probably the best $50 you can spend on a 10/22 is send the bolt off to CPC (ct-precision) and have it reworked.

Everything else, is pretty much DIY.

 

[mccarthy]

Yeah I have tried a few. Stock and aftermarket

 

[eagle0199]

As others have said, send it to CPC. They have several options for services.

https://ct-precision.com/

Their service is outstanding and you will not be disappointed. Having said that, I actually prefer to do my own work on the 10/22's that the grandkids use for their 4H competitions. My tinkering has brought their rifles up to ALMOST as good as a CPC package. Kind of wish I had gone with CPC to start with.

 

[mccarthy]

As others have said, send it to CPC. They have several options for services.

https://ct-precision.com/

Their service is outstanding and you will not be disappointed. Having said that, I actually prefer to do my own work on the 10/22's that the grandkids use for their 4H competitions. My tinkering has brought their rifles up to ALMOST as good as a CPC package. Kind of wish I had gone with CPC to start with.

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This is great info. Just what I was hoping for. I came across CPC in my search.

 

[Norcal911]

+1 for CPC. Old school. Randy has worked on a couple of rifles for me. Went full stupid on one and had him thread a barrel into a receiver and delete the V block as well. Top notch work and prices are excellent-Norcal911

 

[RTH1800]

I think you will end up with a lot of un recoupable money in paying a smith to work on a 10/22.
Plug in new parts or get. KIDD SUPER GRADE.

 

[Aqua Mark]

This book is a good place to start:

https://theworks1022.com/