Over the last sever months I have felt the need to buy a cheap gun and turn it into a target/plinking shooting machine. This exercise is not about building the best most expensive gun but spending a fair amount and getting a gun that is rewarding to shoot (not to mention accurate). Most importantly its a learning journey as I get to experience first hand how different modifications will change the firearms characteristics.
Yesterday, I went to Bi-Mart (a NW grown Kmart/Wal-Mart) and purchased the following:
- Ruger 10 22: $230 (although I probably should have bought the $197 version)
- Tasco Scope: about $50
- Simmons Scope Rings: $7
- 25 Round Mag: $20
Before purchasing the 10 22 I was planning on:
- Green Mountain Bull Barrel: $120ish
- Thumb Hole Stock: $100-$150
- Bipod: $60ish
Although I have yet to shoot the 10 22 I can already tell that it need some trigger work. I will probably get a basic trigger kit for somewhere around $30-$50. Additionally it feels as if the action could be smoother, but that could change after its broken in. Right now I am having a hard time settling on a stock. There are a lot of options out there and its hard to decide.
I am interested to know what you guys out there have done? Got a 10 22? Moded it? Would love to see what you have done. Also if any one has suggestions, I am all ears.
