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Building a 10-22 Rifle at 11 Years Old
Posted by Junior Shooters
By Brody Loftin (11)
Preparing parts for assembly.
Fitting barrel to receiver
I have wanted to build my own 10-22 semiautomatic rifle for the past couple of years. With participation in the Rimfire Challenge Western Championship in Parma, Idaho, I was able to complete this task with the help of my dad, Billy Loftin.
Installing mag quick release.
The first year, 2016, was the first year I participated in a large tournament. I received 1st place in my category and won a TacSol competition bull barrel, plus I entered in an event for best shot at 50 feet with a 300 Blackout Winchester with a 12-lb trigger pull. I ended up winning a Gemtech 10-22 silencer from The Silencer Shop.
Test fitting barrel to stock.
Double check -Team Work.
The second year, 2017, I received 2nd place and ended up winning a laminated wood thumb stock from TacSol. I then got a Sun Optics 4 x 32 scope from Junior Shooters Club. I had a receiver given to me by my grandpa, Bill Loftin. I also borrowed a Para Ordnance compensator from my dad until my silencer arrives.
Indexing compensator.
My dad assisted me with building my first rifle. It was absolutely a blast! Here are the basic steps of what the process consisted of.
1)Assemble receiver with 3 pins and lube.
2)Place barrel and receiver assembly in stock.
3)Tighten bolt to bottom of stock to barrel, tighten very firmly.
Installing scope assembly, and the 4×32 rimfire scope from Sun Optics. This scope works very well, and is not expensive!!
4)Place index washer on end of barrel for compensator.
5)Tighten compensator and index as needed.
6)To index: Use wrench to tighten to proper location.
6)Install scope of choice on scope rail.
Final Product!!
Testing equipment.
After completing the process above, I had the excitement of firing my new rifle. We placed a target on a log with tacks. I was approximately 50 feet away during practice and clicked off each tack individually with no misses. Of course, this was after the scope was sighted. What an achievement. I learned a lot and had a lot of fun!
1st shot with my new 10-22.
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