Ruger X-22 Custom | How to Upgrade the 10/22 Takedown

Published on April 18, 2026
Duration: 9:02

This video details a comprehensive customization of a Ruger 10/22 Takedown rifle. It covers a multi-stage rattle can paint job on the receiver and stock, installation of performance-enhancing Volquartsen internal parts, and the integration of a specialized Tactical Solutions SBX Takedown barrel. The build also features the Magpul X-22 Takedown stock, highlighting its modularity and storage capabilities, and concludes with the mounting of a Trijicon RMR Type 2 optic.

Quick Summary

This custom Ruger 10/22 Takedown build incorporates the Magpul X-22 Takedown stock, a Tactical Solutions SBX barrel with a welded section for legal length compliance, and Volquartsen internal upgrades. The rifle also features a custom rattle can paint job and a Trijicon RMR Type 2 optic, with testing showing minimal POI shift.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Before/After
  2. 00:21Welcome & Project Overview
  3. 00:53Channel Support & Merch
  4. 01:35Receiver Painting Process
  5. 02:24Stock Painting Process
  6. 02:41Internal Parts Upgrade (Volquartsen)
  7. 02:57Rail Installation
  8. 03:10Tactical Solutions SBX Barrel
  9. 03:57Barrel Installation Challenges
  10. 04:26Optic Mounting (Trijicon RMR)
  11. 04:32Magpul X-22 Takedown Stock Features
  12. 05:12X-22 Stock Disassembly for Transport
  13. 05:45Build Recap & Performance
  14. 06:00POI Shift Testing
  15. 07:02Build Quibbles & Issues
  16. 07:27Magazine Shout-out (High Tower Armory)
  17. 07:54Conclusion & Call to Action
  18. 08:12Testimony Reflection

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key components used in customizing the Ruger 10/22 Takedown?

This custom build features the Magpul X-22 Takedown stock, a Tactical Solutions SBX Takedown barrel, Volquartsen internal parts (extended bolt, auto bolt release, extended mag nub), a Midwest Industries rail, and a Trijicon RMR Type 2 optic. The receiver and stock also receive a custom rattle can paint job.

How does the Tactical Solutions SBX Takedown barrel address barrel length requirements?

The Tactical Solutions SBX Takedown barrel has a welded section that allows for a shorter overall barrel length while still meeting the 16-inch minimum requirement for rifles. This design enables the attachment of accessories like suppressors or muzzle devices without violating legal length restrictions.

What are the notable features of the Magpul X-22 Takedown stock?

The Magpul X-22 Takedown stock offers significant utility with integrated storage compartments in the buttstock and grip, suitable for magazines, batteries, or survival items. It also disassembles into two halves, with the barrel chamber storing in a dedicated slot, for highly compact transportation.

Does the Ruger 10/22 Takedown experience Point of Impact (POI) shift with modifications?

While a common concern for the 10/22 Takedown is POI shift due to forend or barrel pressure, testing in this video at 30 yards with slight downward pressure on the barrel showed minimal impact on group consistency, suggesting the build mitigates this issue effectively.

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