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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: jeepster on April 02, 2011, 03:34:53 AM

Title: thinking about converting my 10/22 into a 22mag
Post by: jeepster on April 02, 2011, 03:34:53 AM: anybody ever convert thier 10/22 into a 22magnum? thinking about it..... would love some input from those who have
Title: Re: thinking about converting my 10/22 into a 22mag
Post by: CastleRocker on April 02, 2011, 03:41:16 AM: I've been reading about it on Rimfire Central. It doesn't look too difficult. I'm neck deep in project guns runs right now though.

Also, look at the "Razor" recievers. I'm thinking about going that route, and making in into a 17 HMR for sage rats. There are a LOT of folks that have done it with zero issues. Kind of makes me go "hmmmm".

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Title: Re: thinking about converting my 10/22 into a 22mag
Post by: CP on April 02, 2011, 09:10:40 AM: Interesting! Tell us how it goes and how you do it.
Title: Re: thinking about converting my 10/22 into a 22mag
Post by: Jamieb on April 02, 2011, 09:53:47 AM: Cheaper to buy a 10-22 mag up front then to buy the parts to convert a 22rf to 22mag. The 10-22 mags are kind of hard tp find anymore but used ones come up for sale now and then. A freind of mine has a 22 mag and a 17 barrel for it, he likes the 17 better then the .22 mag.
Title: Re: thinking about converting my 10/22 into a 22mag
Post by: grundy53 on April 02, 2011, 10:17:06 AM: I have an extra 10/22 laying around. I would be very interested. In doing this. Do you have any info?
Title: Re: thinking about converting my 10/22 into a 22mag
Post by: CastleRocker on April 02, 2011, 10:56:30 AM: Quote from: Jamieb on April 02, 2011, 09:53:47 AM
Cheaper to buy a 10-22 mag up front then to buy the parts to convert a 22rf to 22mag. The 10-22 mags are kind of hard tp find anymore but used ones come up for sale now and then. A freind of mine has a 22 mag and a 17 barrel for it, he likes the 17 better then the .22 mag.

A couple years ago, you could buy a 10/22 magnum at a reasonable price. Now however, the prices have gone crazy, and it's almost better to go ahead and get a Magnum Research in 22 wmr!

If your friend EVER wants to sell that 10/22 magnum, PLEASE let me know. I can't really justify (let alone afford) a Magnum Research model.
Title: Re: thinking about converting my 10/22 into a 22mag
Post by: CastleRocker on April 02, 2011, 11:09:00 AM: Here is a link to the Razor reciever I'm looking at. I'm interested in the WMR one that he is making. I have the equipment to drill the holes and bore the barrel tenon. It looks like a fun project!

http://www.ruger1022receiver.com/ (http://www.ruger1022receiver.com/)

Here is one that is done.

http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=387914&highlight=Razor (http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=387914&highlight=Razor)

Hope the links work...
Title: Re: thinking about converting my 10/22 into a 22mag
Post by: FC on April 02, 2011, 03:40:22 PM: Those look really cool but the cost of building a rifle from their parts is a bit over the top.
Title: Re: thinking about converting my 10/22 into a 22mag
Post by: grundy53 on April 02, 2011, 03:55:43 PM: Is there an affordable conversion? Not looking for a match gun. Just want something a little stronger than a 22lr to pack around the woods while scouting.
Title: Re: thinking about converting my 10/22 into a 22mag
Post by: jeepster on April 04, 2011, 01:46:14 AM: Quote from: grundy53 on April 02, 2011, 03:55:43 PM
Is there an affordable conversion? Not looking for a match gun. Just want something a little stronger than a 22lr to pack around the woods while scouting.
:yeah:
Title: Re: thinking about converting my 10/22 into a 22mag
Post by: jdb on April 04, 2011, 04:58:18 PM: I have the 77/22 mag. and carry it quite a bit its maybe my favorite rifle, I shoot it very well and have the utmost confidence in it.
Title: Re: thinking about converting my 10/22 into a 22mag
Post by: Jamieb on April 04, 2011, 08:12:14 PM: Quote from: jdb on April 04, 2011, 04:58:18 PM
I have the 77/22 mag. and carry it quite a bit its maybe my favorite rifle, I shoot it very well and have the utmost confidence in it.

I love my 10-22's but when talking 22mag I prefer a bolt gun, a semi-auto 22 mag gets expensive fast.
Title: Re: thinking about converting my 10/22 into a 22mag
Post by: rasbo on April 04, 2011, 08:26:32 PM: Quote from: Jamieb on April 04, 2011, 08:12:14 PM
Quote from: jdb on April 04, 2011, 04:58:18 PM
I have the 77/22 mag. and carry it quite a bit its maybe my favorite rifle, I shoot it very well and have the utmost confidence in it.

I love my 10-22's but when talking 22mag I prefer a bolt gun, a semi-auto 22 mag gets expensive fast.
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Title: Re: thinking about converting my 10/22 into a 22mag
Post by: dontgetcrabs on April 04, 2011, 08:37:07 PM: Quote from: rasbo on April 04, 2011, 08:26:32 PM
Quote from: Jamieb on April 04, 2011, 08:12:14 PM
Quote from: jdb on April 04, 2011, 04:58:18 PM
I have the 77/22 mag. and carry it quite a bit its maybe my favorite rifle, I shoot it very well and have the utmost confidence in it.

I love my 10-22's but when talking 22mag I prefer a bolt gun, a semi-auto 22 mag gets expensive fast.
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Title: Re: thinking about converting my 10/22 into a 22mag
Post by: grundy53 on April 04, 2011, 09:52:31 PM: Well I have 2 10/22s I figured If I convert 1 to .22 mag then I will get more use out of it. Plus I need one. Just cause something is semi auto doesn't mean You have to shoot it like one.1 shot 1 kill...