Ruger 10/22 Refreshed

[kwatters]

I have owned this Ruger 10/22 since the early 80's and lately I felt one of us was getting too old to hit the target as effectively as we used to.
Since the Ruger has more rounds through it than I could count I was blaming it.
Midway USA to the rescue:
1.) E.R. Shaw Barrel Ruger 10/22 22 Long Rifle .920 Diameter 1 16 Twist 18
2.) Hogue OverMolded Rifle Stock Ruger 10/22 .920 Barrel Channel

The ER Shaw barrel had some good reviews so I took the plunge.
Stock parts:

Here is a shot after the upgrade:

Target before:

After:

Tough to shoot in the wind today but I was pleased with the results considering this was with no rest. Next will be a new scope and decent sling.

 

[doglb]

Nice! That's one thing about 10/22's they will shoot forever!

 

[Mitchell0481]

Thats why i love the 10/22. they will never die!!!! The refresh looks great!

 

[Bapak2ja]

Let me get this straight. I am a rookie at this so I want to make sure I understand what just happened.

First, the original 10/22, wood stock and blued barrel, was worn out.

Second, the owner bought a new synthetic stock, a new barrel, and a scope.

Third, the original weapon was "upgraded" so that it is now an accurate 10/22, leading doglb to write, "10/22's they will shoot forever."

My question: What remained of the original weapon except the trigger assembly and receiver? How can this be considered the same weapon? Does this mean that as long as a single part of a unit remains, the original continues?

Just trying ot figure out how this works.

 

[Armored Saint]

That's a much tighter group with the new barrel. It looks nice also!