Got a Ruger 1022 and want to make it look cooler and shoot better these 10 22 mods will up the performance on your gun and make it truly one of a kind Magpul x22 Backpacker stock the Magpul x-22 Backpacker stock shaves ounces off the 1022 takedown but more importantly provides a way to keep both barrel and receiver together in a.

Package that's hardly larger than the takedown stock and receiver installation is a breeze pretty much because Ruger did a splendid job of keeping it simple what's even more impressive about The x-22 Backpacker stock though is just how chock full of extras this affordable option is.

Ambidextrous QD mounting points are located on the back of the stock and on the front of the receiver waterproof storage for spare parts is hidden in the grip and the forend has a molded projection to ensure proper fit additionally two cheek pieces are included and inside the stock itself is a divider system that allows three spare.

10 round magazines to be stored the single most noticeable thing about The x-22 Backpacker stock is the cutout in the bottom of the stock when the barrel is removed from the receiver it has a slot into which it fits and the handguard rides over a notch that locks it in place the result is a super compact 1022.

Takedown that fits in half the space it previously occupied while wearing the factory stock perhaps the most impressive of all however is an MSRP of only 109.95 four color options are available black fde OD green and the gray Shone Magpul offers a wide range of accessories for The x-22 Backpacker and one of the.

Neatest is a Barrel Mounted optic Mount perfect for a small red dot sight or Scout type telescopic site 1022 trigger many people will swear by chimney triggers and most consider this the best Ruger 1022 trigger out there unlike other 1022 offerings the chimney trigger is sold only as a complete.

Drop-in trigger assembly it's made from a single piece of CNC machine 6061 T6 aircraft grade Billet aluminum so it will fit much more precisely than the stock Ruger guard installing it isn't any more work than taking down your rifle for cleaning all you have to do is remove the receiver push out the two pins that hold the.

Trigger assembly in place put the chimney group in replace the pins and reassemble the action in stock as would be expected on any match grade trigger the workmanship on the chimney trigger is Top Notch with a very tight fit chimney sets the pull weight at 2.75 pounds which is about where I prefer my.

Triggers not too heavy not too light unlike the factory trigger there's no take up or creep in the trigger and it breaks nice and cleanly put your finger on the trigger start applying pressure and the only trigger movement will be the click of the hammer dropping someone once said that a really great.

Field trigger is one you don't notice at all the chimney trigger is just such a beast it also features an extended magazine release that can be operated by one finger for exceptional ease and accessibility the timney trigger is in that perfect Zone where it's heavy enough to know when you're pulling the trigger and.

Light enough for precision work all good things for a complete 1022 trigger assembly which is about twenty to fifty dollars less than others on the market this one carries an MSRP of 268.99 which isn't inexpensive by any means for that you're getting a us-made completely redesigned trigger group.

Backed by a lifetime warranty one that performs exceptionally well Fletcher rifleworks 11-22 open top receiver Fletcher rifleworks open top 1122 is a game changer in the Rimfire world just as its name describes the open top 1122 receiver is designed to have its top plate easily removed for quick.

Access to internals for cleaning and maintenance no longer must you remove the stock punch out the trigger pack and then fight with the bolt and charging handle spring with the open top all you need to do is remove the captured top plate retaining pin and Slide the cover off the charging.

Handle and bolt almost fall out there's also a cleaning hole in the back of the receiver so you can use a traditional cleaning rod on a standard 1022 you had to remove the barrel from the receiver to use a straight cleaning Rod now you can clean the barrel with a normal Rod while it's still attached to the receiver.

Otherwise it's exactly the same as a standard Ruger 1022 you can use all the same Parts triggers and barrels if it fits a factory 1022 it will fit the 1122 how great is that another Advantage the 1122 offers are the fact that it's made for much better materials and has a much more durable finish that doesn't wear away as easily.

Looks better too the integrated picatinny rail sits in front of the removable top it's machined from the same Billet aluminum as the whole receiver and is integrated with the receiver so there's no chance of zero shift this works great for red dots and iron sights throw it in a light stock with a.

Compact optic and you're set this receiver would be ideal for outdoors since cleaning requires no disassembly which makes a difference in the field so what's left the price yes at 250 dollars it's not the least expensive receiver option but if the features appeal to you it's totally worth it Fab defense 1022 M4 folding stock.

The design of the M4 Pro is something else everything on this gun locks up bank vault tight I've seen a number of high-end 1022 builds including tactical stocks and only a few of them have come close to the quality of the M4 Pro the Aesthetics of the M4 are wicked as you can see it changes the look of the 1022 from your grandpa's closet gun to.

Your full-on War weapon the aesthetic change alone isn't enough to make someone want to purchase this stock it has a ventilated 6061 T6 Billet aluminum handguard and upper rails 1913 mil standard Picatinny upper and also side and lower rails the five position collapsible buttstock system has a side folding option for.

Compact Carry and quick storage there's zero player rattling anywhere on this stock from the foregrip to the buttstock this entire build feels like it fits the 1022 like a glove this unique stock offers the perfect combination of a classic benchrest design with a modern tactical versatility and buttstock features.

The finger grooves and back strap shape were also designed to improve trigger operation finally the durable and lightweight fiberglass reinforced polymer construction means this stock was built to last and comes with a 25-year lifetime warranty for the price and build quality I can wholeheartedly say this stock comes.

Second to none tactical Solutions X-Ring threaded barrel weighing in at only 12.7 ounces the Tactical Solutions X-Ring performance Barrel is by far the lightest weight 22LR rifle barrel available for the Ruger 1022 this Barrel dramatically increases accuracy performance and reliability.

It's machined from 6061 T6 aluminum with a 920 diameter Target Contour profile it's also threaded to accommodate the quieter things in life and comes with a flush fit thread protector hand chambered for 22LR with a Target crowned and chrome malibore the X-Ring performance Barrel upgrade is everything you could ask for in a 22LR Barrel.

And that's a wrap folks we've reached the end of our thrilling adventure through the world of the best Ruger 1022 upgrades so what are you waiting for it's time to Unleash Your Inner gunsmith and give your Ruger 1022 the upgrade it deserves explore the options get your hands dirty and watch as your rifle undergoes a jaw-dropping transformation.

Until next time keep shooting and keep upgrading