As the title says, I intend to build an LTR. I am starting with a stainless steel, synthetic stock 10/22 I bought years ago but have shot very little. I have already installed the Volquartsen extended mag release and the quick bolt release. I would like to spend the least amount I can to get a workable rifle.
First, I want to replace the original stock because it is very thin and light and just plain ugly! I am looking at the Hogue overmolded type. The question is, which one? They have one overmolded with the same rubber as their grips and one with a hard nylon. Each one, I'm sure, has their own pluses and minuses and I can't quite decide.
As far as the barrel is concerned, I would like to keep the original. I currently have an inexpensive scope on the rifle and it seems accurate enough. Would there be any advantage in changing it to one of the longer, bull barrels?
When it comes to sights, I would prefer to leave the variable power scope that is currently on it, or at least mount a red-dot as my eyes are not that great. I would like to attend an appleseed shoot, so if that requires iron sights only, I'd go with the recommended Tech SIGHTS.
I welcome all advice, opinions and recommendations. Thanks for your input.
First, I want to replace the original stock because it is very thin and light and just plain ugly! I am looking at the Hogue overmolded type. The question is, which one? They have one overmolded with the same rubber as their grips and one with a hard nylon. Each one, I'm sure, has their own pluses and minuses and I can't quite decide.
As far as the barrel is concerned, I would like to keep the original. I currently have an inexpensive scope on the rifle and it seems accurate enough. Would there be any advantage in changing it to one of the longer, bull barrels?
When it comes to sights, I would prefer to leave the variable power scope that is currently on it, or at least mount a red-dot as my eyes are not that great. I would like to attend an appleseed shoot, so if that requires iron sights only, I'd go with the recommended Tech SIGHTS.
I welcome all advice, opinions and recommendations. Thanks for your input.