For those interested in an all steel Ruger 10/22 the best bet is to find a used AMT 25/22 Lightning rifle. The bad news is that I have worked on two and they take a lot of patience to get to run right. Also, both of the ones I have experience with had lousy standard barrels. One would not stabilize bullets and they would frequently keyhole on target with the AMT barrel. Good news is the steel receiver and trigger guard are stainless and a lot of it. If you do find a stainless AMT be ready for some sanding, yes sanding to smooth out the inside of the receiver and sides of the bolt. This will get the bolt running smoothly inside the receiver with minimal lubricant. Don't expenct it to wear in as it would take a lifetime of shooting to smooth out the rough surfaces. The guns are assembled pretty much as cast and need to be "finished". 120 grit, 320 grit and 600 grit sandpaper will get the job done in sequence. Place the paper on a flat piece of steel to keep the bolt true. The hammer and sears are OK but both of the ones I worked on had lousy disconnects that needed Ruger replacements. A volquartsen or power custom sear, hammer, disconnect set would probably be a good idea. If the safety is not smooth, look for burs inside the trigger guard. Those can carefully be removed with some TLC. Lastly, replace the barrel with something that will shoot. A standard ruger barrel will work as an inexpensive upgrade or go all out and get a good one. Regardless of your final configuration, AMT's will allow you to build a stout reliable and extremely durable 10/22. Just don't expect them to run very well from the start. In fact, look for problems and hopefully get a real deal! rc
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Where to find one?
Sounds like a good starter too me. However, I have one problem. I am having a hard time finding one. I purchased one for my father a while back, now cant seem to locate one for myself. I have been watching gunbroker with no luck. Any Ideas?
Thanks
Sounds like a good starter too me. However, I have one problem. I am having a hard time finding one. I purchased one for my father a while back, now cant seem to locate one for myself. I have been watching gunbroker with no luck. Any Ideas?
Thanks
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I found mine on gunbroker and won for a bid of $205 without the folding stock. It cost me close to $275 to get it home. It did come with a Simmons 4X 22 mag scope and a 10 shot ruger clip so I think I did OK. The gun was hardly shot and I know why. I'm sure the original owner probably took the folding stock and put it on a 10/22 that would shoot. This one shoots patterns not groups as received. I mainly wanted the steel trigger group and receiver. I was actually glad mine didn't have a folder or it would have gone for over $300 in that configuration. There is also a stainless AMT Hunter that I have not seen in person. That one comes with a sporter stock but I have not seen one in person. Look through some of the older gun catalogs for AMTs 10/22 clones. If you keep hunting the shows I'm confident one will show up. There is bound to be another diamond in the rough out there. You might also try Numrich gunparts corporation to see what they have gotten in. They may be willing to put you on a waiting list for trigger group and reciever.
Below is a link for the "Ultimate" ruger 10/22 receiver when price is no object :Blasting_ .
http://www.rimfiresports.com/mercha....com/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=RSC&Product_Code=VCFT&Category_Code=R1A
I found mine on gunbroker and won for a bid of $205 without the folding stock. It cost me close to $275 to get it home. It did come with a Simmons 4X 22 mag scope and a 10 shot ruger clip so I think I did OK. The gun was hardly shot and I know why. I'm sure the original owner probably took the folding stock and put it on a 10/22 that would shoot. This one shoots patterns not groups as received. I mainly wanted the steel trigger group and receiver. I was actually glad mine didn't have a folder or it would have gone for over $300 in that configuration. There is also a stainless AMT Hunter that I have not seen in person. That one comes with a sporter stock but I have not seen one in person. Look through some of the older gun catalogs for AMTs 10/22 clones. If you keep hunting the shows I'm confident one will show up. There is bound to be another diamond in the rough out there. You might also try Numrich gunparts corporation to see what they have gotten in. They may be willing to put you on a waiting list for trigger group and reciever.
Below is a link for the "Ultimate" ruger 10/22 receiver when price is no object :Blasting_ .
http://www.rimfiresports.com/mercha....com/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=RSC&Product_Code=VCFT&Category_Code=R1A
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