10/22 Factory StocksThis is a discussion on 10/22 Factory Stocks within the Ruger 10/22 Rimfire forums, part of the Rifle & Shotgun Forum category; Looking to buy my first Ruger 10/22.
Which is the best factory stock and why.
Thanks in advance,
Gary...
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August 8th, 2012, 10:00 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: WISCONSIN
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| 10/22 Factory Stocks
Looking to buy my first Ruger 10/22.
Which is the best factory stock and why.
Thanks in advance,
Gary
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August 8th, 2012, 10:06 AM
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You'll get every stock posted as someone's idea of "best". I have a Deluxe Sporter. I like the traditional look of wood and black metal, and walnut is a beautiful stock wood. It came with a flat butt pad, I never cared for the feel of the curved carbine butts. It also came with sling swivels. They are fixed and non-detachable, but are all I need. Easily changed for other swivels.
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August 8th, 2012, 10:49 AM
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i have two of the carbines, one a regular wooden stock and one is the synthetic takedown model. each has their advantages. the takedown is really cool because, well, it's a takedown. having said that i really love my plain old carbine in wood. the takedown also costs almost 50% more. can't beat the wooden stock carbine for price/value/bang for your buck. you can modify any 10/22 to your heart's content if you choose to get into that. i probably won't be doing much of that with mine-- i like them the way they are so far. having just got into all this myself in the past couple months, i would say go with the carbine for the price and performance, enjoy it for a while. take it to the range as often as you can and figure out what you like most or don't like most and then see if you want to make any changes. lots of folks seem to want to jump right into the tactical stuff. i guess it's kind of cool looking, but i suppose i just don't see the point (just mho). whatever you end up choosing, you can't go wrong with any ruger 10/22. there's a reason people love them and hold onto to them forever.
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August 8th, 2012, 01:11 PM
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What's best for me, doesn't man it's best for you, or anyone else. Determine YOUR needs and wants and pick the one that suits YOU. Aside from the visual aspect (stock, sights, etc) they're all the same underneath.
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August 8th, 2012, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by BlkHawk73  What's best for me, doesn't man it's best for you, or anyone else. Determine YOUR needs and wants and pick the one that suits YOU. Aside from the visual aspect (stock, sights, etc) they're all the same underneath. | Even one stock isn't best for me. I have:
1. vintage walnut
2. fingergrove walnut
3. skeleton stock
4. folding stock
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August 8th, 2012, 05:01 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maine
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Originally Posted by 303lithgow Even one stock isn't best for me. I have:
1. vintage walnut
2. fingergrove walnut
3. skeleton stock
4. folding stock | Just 4?  16 complete ones and a few more awaiting completion. That's just for now.  A few have the same style stock but none are the same. Overall there's prob 10 or 12 different styles down there.  Best? all depends on the task at hand.  | |
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August 8th, 2012, 05:23 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Northern VA
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If your asking about the wood vs synthetic stocks that come with the basic carbine, it depends. The wood is a little heavier, and has a thicker forend and grip which i prefer. It is also easier to install sling studs into. The synthetic is obviously more durable, and it's weight and size may better suit a younger and/or smaller person.
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August 8th, 2012, 05:26 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Washington State
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Originally Posted by BlkHawk73 Just 4? 16 complete ones and a few more awaiting completion. That's just for now. A few have the same style stock but none are the same. Overall there's prob 10 or 12 different styles down there. Best? all depends on the task at hand. | Only four on rifles but I have two extra takeoffs. Do they count?  | |
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August 10th, 2012, 08:32 PM
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Just picked up a natural gear camo stock/camo barrel (Model 1285) to go with my wood stocked 10/22 and Mini 14 | |
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August 12th, 2012, 09:05 AM
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I am really enjoying the Hogue stock on my 10/22: 
Last edited by Redleg; August 12th, 2012 at 09:18 AM.
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August 18th, 2012, 12:13 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: a free state, USA
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Originally Posted by bearcatter You'll get every stock posted as someone's idea of "best". I have a Deluxe Sporter. I like the traditional look of wood and black metal, and walnut is a beautiful stock wood. It came with a flat butt pad, I never cared for the feel of the curved carbine butts. It also came with sling swivels. They are fixed and non-detachable, but are all I need. Easily changed for other swivels. |
DITTO x10... have one... only changed because I needed a thumb hole stock with a lot of heel drop for off-hand shooting...
That sporter stock is extremely nice IMO and just right for bench rest shooting with a scope...at least as far as any stock can be without a cheek-weld...no barrel bands either...!!!
Everyone likes different stuff so whatever appeals to you is the right one...
Also consider there are countless aftermarket stocks in all styles, quality etc...
So you might want to look at all the aftermarket options and decide how you are going to handle/carry/pack/shoot/equip the rifle first...then decide if you are going to want aftermarket stock for it...before you pay more for a better factory one you are not going to use in the long run...like me...lol...my sporter stock is like new in the box...thing of beauty gone to waste...lol..
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August 21st, 2012, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by BlkHawk73 Just 4? 16 complete ones and a few more awaiting completion. That's just for now. A few have the same style stock but none are the same. Overall there's prob 10 or 12 different styles down there. Best? all depends on the task at hand. | Don't brag Blackie  | |
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August 21st, 2012, 09:03 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Pierce County, Wa
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I like the rubber overmolded Hogue stock the best. Feels awesome and definately not as cheap feeling as the composite.
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August 22nd, 2012, 03:36 AM
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Even as a retired master carpenter, I have found myself replacing the stocks on nearly all of my weapons with synthetics or laminates. You can call them plastic if you wish, but in the end they simply outperform wood.
I am also a big fan of aftermarket Hogue products. For the price, their tech and materials are awesome.
I suspect, that since Ruger has been recently started putting Hogue grips on several of their guns, that it may not be too long before we start seeing them on 10/22's OOTB.
Last edited by Benemorte; August 22nd, 2012 at 03:41 AM.
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