Building The LIGHTEST Ruger 10/22 Ever Made!

Published on September 21, 2018
Duration: 12:33

This video details the construction of an ultra-lightweight Ruger 10/22 using exclusively aftermarket parts, including a Tactical Solutions barrel, Magpul stock, Volquartsen trigger and bolt, and a Brownells receiver. The build required minor fitting adjustments and initial reliability troubleshooting, but resulted in a sub-2-pound trigger pull and a highly accurate, lightweight rifle. Future upgrades are planned for enhanced ergonomics and aesthetics.

Quick Summary

This custom Ruger 10/22 build uses exclusively aftermarket parts, including a Tactical Solutions barrel, Magpul stock, Volquartsen trigger/bolt, and Brownells receiver. It achieved a sub-2-pound trigger pull and required minor fitting and lubrication for reliability.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Build Overview: No Ruger Parts!
  2. 02:19Assembly & Fitment Issues
  3. 03:03Volquartsen Trigger Performance Test
  4. 06:12Reliability Testing & Fixes
  5. 09:40Future Customization Plans

Frequently Asked Questions

What aftermarket parts were used to build the lightweight Ruger 10/22?

The build features a Tactical Solutions X-Ring barrel, Magpul Hunter X-22 stock, Volquartsen trigger and competition bolt, and a Brownells BRN-22 receiver. A Holosun 510C red dot sight was also mounted.

What was the trigger pull weight on the custom Ruger 10/22 build?

The Volquartsen trigger group installed on this custom build achieved a pull weight of just under 2 pounds, offering a crisp break and short reset for improved shooting performance.

Were there any issues during the assembly of this lightweight 10/22 build?

Yes, minor fitment issues were encountered with the Brownells receiver, requiring light filing for the bolt to seat correctly. Ergonomic adjustments were also made to the Magpul stock using spacers.

How was the reliability of the custom 10/22 addressed?

Initial range testing revealed malfunctions. Thorough cleaning and heavy lubrication of the Volquartsen competition bolt resolved these issues, allowing the rifle to cycle reliably through multiple magazines.

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