{"id":93286,"date":"2018-07-06T13:38:27","date_gmt":"2018-07-06T17:38:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=93286"},"modified":"2018-07-06T13:38:27","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T21:28:01","slug":"build-your-dream-10-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/build-your-dream-10-22\/","title":{"rendered":"Build Your Dream 10\/22 with Brownells\u2019 New BRN-22 Receiver (Full Review + How To)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The BRN-22 is a great, economical place to start your 10\/22 build.<\/p><\/div>\n

If the AR-15 is America\u2019s most popular rifle, the Ruger 10\/22 might be its most beloved. Thousands, probably millions, of youngsters have cut their teeth on the little rimfire, and its popularity shows no signs of slowing down. My father-in-law, who first introduced me to the wonderful world of firearms, still keeps an old (loaded) 10\/22 hanging in his shop alongside his equally old collection of hammers.<\/p>\n

The hammers are for fixing the house; the 10\/22 is for fixing the snakes.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve always wanted my own 10\/22, but Ruger\u2019s offerings never spoke to me. I knew I\u2019d have to purchase an aftermarket stock and barrel, and I didn\u2019t want to spend the cash on a complete rifle if half of it would be immediately relegated to the spare parts bin.<\/p>\n

So, when Brownells announced in May the release of their new BRN-22 receiver, I knew I had to take it for a spin.<\/p>\n

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The BRN-22 is a high-quality product Brownells offers at a reasonable price.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The receiver comes in both railed and flat-top models.<\/p><\/div>\n

The BRN-22 is machined from high-grade 6061 T6 aluminum billet and finished with an anodized Type 2 hardcoat similar to many AR-15 receivers. Machined receivers can be held to super-tight tolerances to ensure a smooth fit with other parts, which is important when you\u2019re using aftermarket components from a variety of different companies. Aftermarket barrels can be especially difficult to fit into a factory receiver because the casting (rather than machining) process can create variances in barrel opening dimensions. The BRN-22 mitigates this problem, and my barrel fit without any trouble.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve handled a high-quality AR-15 receiver, the BRN-22 will feel familiar. I didn\u2019t find any blemishes or rough machining marks, and the pins and screws all fit well in their respective locations. It even includes a hole in the rear of the receiver that allows for easy bore cleaning.<\/p>\n

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Billet aluminum ensures proper, consistent dimensions for the barrel opening.<\/p><\/div>\n

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A hole in the rear of the receiver allows for bore cleaning.<\/p><\/div>\n

The BRN-22 comes in flat-top and railed configurations as well as models that fit takedown barrels, stocks, and accessories. Brownells also offers receivers with pre-installed barrels, though, as you\u2019ll see, the barrel can be installed with nothing more than an Allen wrench.<\/p>\n

Brownells isn\u2019t the first<\/a> to offer an aftermarket 10\/22 receiver, but they\u2019re the first to hit this price point. At $79.99 for the standard receiver and $89.99 for the railed, it\u2019s never been cheaper to build a custom 10\/22 for a variety of applications. I wanted something I could use to practice target shooting and hunt squirrels, so I went with the following parts list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Part<\/strong><\/td>\nModel<\/strong><\/td>\nCost<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Receiver<\/td>\nBRN-22 Railed<\/a><\/td>\n$89.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stock<\/td>\nMagpul Hunter X-22<\/a><\/td>\n$132.95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Barrel<\/td>\nE.R. Shaw Target Barrel<\/a><\/td>\n$108.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trigger<\/td>\nRuger Trigger Guard Assembly<\/a><\/td>\n$47.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bolt<\/td>\nRuger Bolt Assembly<\/a><\/td>\n$33.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bolt Handle<\/td>\nPower Custom Competition<\/a><\/td>\n$31.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Receiver Pins<\/td>\nRuger Factory Replacement<\/a><\/td>\n$4.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Takedown Screw<\/td>\nVolquarstan Socket Head<\/a><\/td>\n$4.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bolt Stop Pin<\/td>\nRuger Factory Replacement<\/a><\/td>\n$3.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n$459.91<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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You can save an extra $100-$125 by purchasing a less expensive barrel and stock. You can find factory 10\/22s<\/a> for even lower prices, but, again, cast factory receivers sometimes struggle to integrate aftermarket barrels. If you have any plans to modify your 10\/22 in the future, getting those aftermarket parts now and pairing them with the BRN-22 makes the most sense both from an economic and long-term quality perspective.<\/p>\n

How-To<\/strong><\/h1>\n

I\u2019ve run into more trouble constructing IKEA furniture than I had building this 10\/22. IKEA\u2019s directions are written by Satan, admittedly, but you get the idea. Putting together a 10\/22 takes all of twenty minutes (tops), and you don\u2019t need fancy tools or specialized knowledge. If you purchase a socket head takedown screw, all you need is a set of Allen wrenches (though an inch-pounds torque wrench also comes in handy).<\/p>\n

Step 1: Install the Bolt and Bolt Handle<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This step is the most difficult (and it’s not very difficult).<\/p><\/div>\n

This is the trickiest bit. Start by placing the bolt handle and spring assembly into the notch at the rear of the receiver. Pull the handle back from the inside of the receiver, then switch to holding the bolt by the handle as far back as it will go. Place the bolt in the receiver so that its notches fit into the corresponding notches in the handle. Release the handle so the bolt travels to the front of the receiver.<\/p>\n\"Build<\/a> \"Build<\/a> \"Build<\/a> \"Build<\/a>\n

Step 2: Install the Bolt Stop Pin<\/strong><\/p>\n

This one is pretty self-explanatory.<\/p>\n\"Build<\/a>\n

Step 3: Install the Barrel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Place the barrel into the receiver\u2019s barrel opening and make sure it fits flush to the receiver. Also ensure the extractor fits into the corresponding notch in the barrel.<\/p>\n\"Build<\/a>\n

Secure the barrel to the receiver with the V-block and screws (Brownells includes these parts with the BRN-22). When you start to feel resistance, begin alternating between the screws to ensure even tension. Ruger\u2019s customer service recommends that the screws be torqued to 10-20 inch-pounds. You might find different numbers elsewhere online, but I\u2019d go with Ruger\u2019s recommendation, even though in this case they didn’t manufacture the receiver or the barrel.<\/p>\n

If you can\u2019t fit your torque wrench along the barrel, you can estimate 10-20 inch-pounds by getting your screws hand tight and then giving them one last pull with an Allen wrench. Don\u2019t overtighten! It\u2019s possible to strip the threads on the aluminum receiver.<\/p>\n\"Build<\/a>\n

Step 4: Install the Trigger Assembly<\/strong><\/p>\n

No hammer is necessary here. The pins don\u2019t need to be tight because they\u2019ll be covered by the stock. If you\u2019re unfamiliar with a 10\/22 trigger, be sure the ejector is in the notch at the rear of the assembly. It probably fell out during shipping.<\/p>\n\"Build<\/a>\n\"Build<\/a>\n

Step 5: Fit the Barreled Action to the Stock<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Magpul X-22 includes stock-specific instructions that I\u2019m not going to cover, but this step is more-or-less the same no matter which stock you choose. Start by placing the safety button in the middle position between \u201csafe\u201d and \u201cfire.\u201d The receiver fit might be a bit snug, so work it back and forth until it fits flush into the stock. The Magpul stock recommends tightening the takedown screw to 20 inch-pounds, and your stock\u2019s instructions likely have a similar recommendation. Twenty inch-pounds isn\u2019t very much, so if you don\u2019t have a torque wrench, just tighten the screw until it\u2019s tight \u2013 and no more.<\/p>\n\"Build<\/a> \"Build<\/a> \"Build<\/a>\n

Step 6: Function Check<\/strong><\/p>\n

Be sure the bolt moves freely and the safety functions as it should.<\/p>\n

Range Time<\/strong><\/h1>\n\"Build<\/a>\n

Shooting my new 10\/22 reminded me why so many people love Ruger\u2019s design: it\u2019s flat-out fun. The little rimfire is accurate, reliable, and comfortable. The heavy barrel on this model all but eliminates recoil, and the semi-auto action let me burn through cheap .22 to my heart\u2019s content. After some mag-related issues (stay away from the 25-rounders), the rifle functioned beautifully.<\/p>\n

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Even with the heavy barrel, the rifle is light enough to shoot easily without support.<\/p><\/div>\n

I didn\u2019t bring any match ammunition during last week\u2019s range trip, so I decided to perform an accuracy test with the cheap stuff I (and probably most 10\/22 owners) had on hand. Remington\u2019s 36 grain \u201cGolden Bullet\u201d hollow point is a staple of the .22 world, and I was curious to see how it performed.<\/p>\n

In a word, great. I steadied the rifle on a shooting sled and shot 5-shot groups from 50 yards. I shot quite a few groups, all of which were acceptable, but the two in the photo are my best and final offerings. The group on the right measures 1.15 in, and the group in the middle measures .878 in (I adjusted my point of aim slightly between the two groups). I was pleased with the rifle\u2019s accuracy, and I\u2019m looking forward to finding out what it can do with higher-end ammo.<\/p>\n

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It’s always a good sign when three out of five shots go through the same hole.<\/p><\/div>\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Whether you\u2019re looking to build a precision rifle, or you just want an upgraded stock and barrel, Brownells\u2019 BRN-22 is a fantastic place to start your 10\/22 build. Their precision machining process ensures that your aftermarket parts will fit without any trouble, and Ruger\u2019s design is simple enough for even the most technically challenged to modify. At this price, there really isn\u2019t any reason not to get started today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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