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Five Great Ruger 10/22 Upgrades
What is the Ruger 10/22 Rifle?
The Ruger 10/22 is a popular semi automatic rimfire rifle known for its reliability, affordability, and ease of use. In production since 1964, the Ruger 10/22 is one of the most successful rimfire rifle platforms, and has appeal to both experienced shooters and beginners alike. With such strong popularity, it’s no surprise that a variety of aftermarket accessories exist for the 10/22, ranging from magazines, triggers, chassis, and other components. Like the millions of other 10/22 owners, we love taking it out for a day of plinking, and we have a list of upgrades that make it all the more fun.
Magpul 10/22 Chassis
Ergonomic, affordable, and just downright cool looking, the Magpul line of chassis available for the Ruger 10/22 is a no-brainer upgrade. Magpul offers the Hunter X-22, MOE X-22, Hunter X-22 Takedown, and the X-22 Backpacker models. All variants are constructed from high quality durable polymers and include features that allow for sling and other accessory use. Whether you’re looking for the extreme packability offered by the X-22 Backpacker, or the awesome affordability of the MOE X-22 model, Magpul’s chassis are easy upgrades that turn heads at the range.
Extended Magazine Release
Tactical Solutions 10/22 Extended Magazine Release (EMR) makes removing the Ruger 10/22’s rotary magazines fast and easy. The EMR greatly improves the ergonomics of the 10/22, providing an easy to manipulate, larger, lever-like magazine release functionality. Ambidextrous and easy to install, this simple upgrade for your 10/22 is a sure win.
Tactical Solutions EMR
Make removing that rotary magazine a snap! The EMR easily assembles on to any Ruger 10/22 Rifle. Absolutely NO gunsmithing required.
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Tactical Solutions 10/22 Ext Mag Release
Original price was: $45.00.$39.00Current price is: $39.00.
Larger Capacity Magazines
Many Ruger 10/22’s come with a 10 round factory rotary magazine, and there’s nothing wrong with that…unless you don’t like reloading your magazines after every ten rounds. If you’re in a state with magazine capacity restrictions, additional 10 round magazines can save time at the range, but if you aren’t limited by a 10 round capacity you have some options! Ruger and Butler Creek both offer 25 round 10/22 magazines, with Ruger even offering a pack of coupled 25 round magazines. For those with single shot needs, Ruger also manufactures a 1-round magazine.
Integrally Suppressed Barrel
The Angstadt Arms Vanquish 22 isn’t the first integrally suppressed barrel made for the Ruger 10/22, but it is easily the best available today. The Vanquish 22 boasts simple drop-in installation and a patented baffleless design that makes clean up effortless. Making things easy isn’t the Vanquish 22’s only benefit, it also drops the velocity of standard .22 LR ammunition to subsonic levels, making it both whisper quiet and precise. At sub $600, this integrally suppressed barrel is one of the most game-changing upgrades to your Ruger 10/22 experience.
Integrally Suppressed
Vanquish 22
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Upgraded Trigger
Replacing a trigger is a simple and tactile upgrade for your Ruger 10/22. CMMG and Timney Triggers are popular brands that offer easy-to-install triggers that provide a significantly felt upgrade to your 10/22 range days. The Timney Calvin Elite Trigger is a high quality option with four trigger shoes included (curled, flat, heeled, and knurled) with adjustable length of pull, cast, and height providing a very customizable drop-in trigger experience.
Conclusion
Much like the AR-15 platform, the Ruger 10/22 has a myriad of products available for upgrading your rifle. Whether you’re looking to improve ergonomics and precision, or simply create a fun plinker, the options are seemingly endless! While we may not know what exact build is best for you, we’re sure that no matter what you choose, there’s fun to be had with a Ruger 10/22.