The problem with books dedicated to modification of a proprietary firearm is that many are dated. As and example, I recently purchased a book that was dedicated to Remington long guns, only to find the lead article addressed the topic of increased frizzen spring rates. In another case, a book dedicated to the 1911 Colt referred to a modification as one that is often done by our doughboys over there… over there. I am happy to report that none of this applies to Customize the Ruger 10/22, including the George M. Cohan lyrics.The Ruger 10/22 rimfire rifle has been with us since 1964, produced in at least seventeen version covering everything from short and light carbines to heavy barrel target types. There are currently five active models, all chambered only for the .22 LR cartridge. All models, including historical models like those chambered for the .22 Magnum, are covered in the book.
The title is a little misleading as the book contains a great deal more information then just modification. Background on the 10/22, theory of operation, well illustrated disassembly and assembly guides, side by side performance comparisons of popular modifications and various manufacturer’s products are all included.
The major areas addressed between the covers of Customize the Ruger 10/22 are: history and background, design characteristics, rim fire ammunition, quantified factory rifle performance, basic tools and techniques, stocks, barrels, fire control parts, sights, comparison testing, and sources for material. None of it is a brief walkthrough, Each topic is well defined, step by step where use of tools or modifications apply and all of it is well illustrated. Reference information is excellent. As an example, within the section addressing replacement stocks, besides the issue of why and how, there is data on twenty two different stocks, including primary dimensions, weight and characteristics of each. The book’s production quality, text and black & white photography are of good quality.
I bought the book when I began a multipart Ruger 10/22 project series. Reading the book in preparation, then using it as a guide when working on the gun’s mechanics, saved me a good deal of time and money and provoked a good deal of consideration. Yes, there is some newer hardware out there and the factory has altered some of the guns to a degree… like the plastic trigger guard on newer models. Still, virtually no information in the book is obsolete or representative of old approaches to modification that have since been ruled out as ineffective.
I’d recommend the book to anyone who is contemplating modification of a Ruger 10/22, as well as anyone who owns and shoots a Ruger 10/22 on a regular basis. The book will add to the enjoyment of owning the firearm.
| Book Info & Summary: | |||
 Retail Price: |
$29.99 | Author: |
James E. & Kathleen A. House |
| Publisher: |
Krause | Publish Date: |
2006 |
| Format: |
Paperback 304 pages | Available: |
Brownells |
| Quality of information (1-5): 5 |
Quality of Presentation (1-5): 4 |
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