Ruger Charger

Trigger Happy · 03-07-2009, 09:11 PM

Charger owners step up. Give me some feedback on experiences with your chargers...Whats your setup? 25yd 10 shot strings..etc...

NAS T MAG · 03-08-2009, 07:34 AM

TruGlo 2X Red Dot and bolt release mod. The grandkids love to shoot this thing especially with the hi-cap mags.

Trigger Happy · 03-08-2009, 02:55 PM

I have done relatively extensive work on mine...Excellent shooter now.

SwedeSteve · 03-18-2009, 10:17 AM

What mods have you done to yours ??

sell33 · 03-18-2009, 10:38 AM

I would love to have one, but don't yet. I saw one that was completely modded by a machinist/gunshop owner for like 700 bucks that was just amazing. he had redone the whole thing, had a regular laminate stock on it that was glass bedded. he had also done trigger work and the barrel was some sort of 10/22 barrel that i believe was titanium or something? idk but he cut it down and recrowned it and it looked sweet. according to him it shot sweet too lol. that would be nice.

Trigger Happy · 03-19-2009, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwedeSteve

What mods have you done to yours ??

I have a long list of mods...

Trigger overtravel adj screw.

PC hammer/sear and shims - stoning and general rework/polish - 32oz break

polished disconnector

Firing pin length adj. for proper rim strike depth upon engagement

Polish bolt / add slight radius.

VQ ext. bolt handle

Ext mag release.

TS 16.5" fluted barrel.

bolt buffer

hex take down screw

also purchased a Boyds rifle stock for conversion.

danvilleusa · 03-20-2009, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trigger Happy

I have a long list of mods...

Trigger overtravel adj screw.

PC hammer/sear and shims - stoning and general rework/polish - 32oz break

polished disconnector

Firing pin length adj. for proper rim strike depth upon engagement

Polish bolt / add slight radius.

VQ ext. bolt handle

Ext mag release.

TS 16.5" fluted barrel.

bolt buffer

hex take down screw

also purchased a Boyds rifle stock for conversion.

You may want to be careful of the legality of what you have here??

If you are changing your pistol receiver(Charger) to a rifle,,, or rifle (10/22) receiver to a pistol.

Not to tell you what to do, but just my understanding, you can not switch the pistol and rifle stocks? with out the proper paper work.

Trigger Happy · 03-20-2009, 01:06 PM

If the receiver was registered as a rifle, then converting to a pistol would be an issue...

My receiver was registered as a pistil, therefor a rifle conversion is not an issue. The barrel is 16.5" and the overall length exceeds the legal minimum requirement.

have a nice day

danvilleusa · 03-20-2009, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trigger Happy

If the receiver was registered as a rifle, then converting to a pistol would be an issue...

My receiver was registered as a pistil, therefor a rifle conversion is not an issue. The barrel is 16.5" and the overall length exceeds the legal minimum requirement.

have a nice day

OK, Glad to know the difference?

Looks great!

Trigger Happy · 03-20-2009, 02:54 PM

It does appear that many people have an opinion on this topic of conversions... I have read many articles/threads that deal with this. The issue with a pistol to rifle conversion usually becomes barrel length. Had I left the original 10" charger barrel and dropped it into a rifle stock, I'd have an issue on my hands for sure as it would now be an SBR. For some odd political reason you cannot do the opposite...convert a rifle to a pistol...??? There are more details on this that I am not familiar with but its all pretty crazy..

It is a great shooter in either stock!

danvilleusa · 03-20-2009, 08:05 PM

Yep, all the little things(laws) can get confusing.

Again, thank you, Dan

SwedeSteve · 03-21-2009, 04:12 PM

Thanks for the info !!

riff_raff · 04-21-2009, 12:47 PM

I agree- lot's of opinions on the conversion issue. My understanding of the the law is that one can convert a pistol to a rifle as long at the barrel is at least 16" and overall length 26" or greater (http://quarterbore.com/library/pdf_f...edriflefaq.pdf). Now, once the pistol becomes a rifle, you cannot convert it back without re-registering it(!)

If the pistol to rifle conversion does not meet the above requirements it must be registered with ATF as an SBR and you have to pay the $200 fee.

Of course, the burden of proof lies in the the ability to prove if it was a rifle or pistol first and vice-versa. The TC ruling makes the issue more confusing: Converting Rifles to Handguns

Regards,

Gene

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trigger Happy

It does appear that many people have an opinion on this topic of conversions... I have read many articles/threads that deal with this. The issue with a pistol to rifle conversion usually becomes barrel length. Had I left the original 10" charger barrel and dropped it into a rifle stock, I'd have an issue on my hands for sure as it would now be an SBR. For some odd political reason you cannot do the opposite...convert a rifle to a pistol...??? There are more details on this that I am not familiar with but its all pretty crazy..

It is a great shooter in either stock!

SgtKnuckles · 04-21-2009, 03:18 PM

There is some good info on this Page~Start at the Bottom work-up, to run into Q & A on the subject of Discussion
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ruger-10-22-Stock-Barrel-Cut-and-Threaded-Service_W0QQitemZ250397334758QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGu n_Parts?hash=item250397334758&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 &_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7 C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A9%7C294%3A50
Note: Could somebody comment on Prices this Guy is charging to chop down your Barrel, and Thread it...???

Trigger Happy · 04-21-2009, 04:15 PM

based on local shop prices here to have the same work done, Id say this is an excellent value. Thanks for the link as I very well may look into this one!

NNYRebel13 · 04-21-2009, 08:21 PM

I would love to have a Ruger Charger and so would a few people I know but the good old state of NY won't allow them. I gotta move 20 miles east to Vermont so I can have some of the fun stuff.

Trigger Happy · 04-21-2009, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NNYRebel13

I would love to have a Ruger Charger and so would a few people I know but the good old state of NY won't allow them. I gotta move 20 miles east to Vermont so I can have some of the fun stuff.

oh man that stinks huh? I am right next door to california and i really feel for them... The only people there that can have coooool guns are the illegal immigrants and gang bangers. WHATS WRONG WITH THIS WORLD??? lol

Deep13 · 04-21-2009, 11:35 PM

Hmm. Too big for a handgun. Too small for a rifle.

Trigger Happy · 04-21-2009, 11:42 PM

oh but its sooo fun to set it down on a table with yer morning coffee and single handedly plink off the vermin while chatting with yer buddy around the early morning campfire

SgtKnuckles · 04-22-2009, 01:12 PM

Put these two things on that Charger, and your off to having a nice Mod'ed Gun
Note: what a Clunky Piece Of CRAP BIPOD Ruger puts on the Charger... What a SIN...!!!...<:-((

~Stock~
~Blackhawk Axiom R/F Ruger 22 Charger Stock~
http://www.bljsselfdefense.com/blackhawk-axiom-r-f-ruger-22-charger-stock-p906.html

~BiPods~
~ALUMINUM HANDGUARD TACTICAL SHORT BIPOD 6.5" to 9"~
http://cgi.ebay.com/GSG-5-GSG5-ALUMINUM-HANDGUARD-TACTICAL-SHORT-BIPOD_W0QQitemZ200326408030QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_D efaultDomain_0?hash=item200326408030&_trksid=p3286 .c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C3 9%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A13%7C294%3A50
~ALUMINUM HANDGUARD TACTICAL TABLE SHOOTING BIPOD 8.3" to 11.4"~
http://cgi.ebay.com/RIFLE-WEAVER-PIC...3A2%7C294%3A50

~Sample Installed Short BiPod Pics on my Gun 6.5" to 9" ~ This one works good from a 42" high Bench Fully Collapsed~
~ http://imgcash2.imageshack.us/img58/8809/g36c2gm5.jpg
~ http://imgcash3.imageshack.us/img71/8462/g36c1co1.jpg

03-07-2009, 09:11 PM	#1
Trigger Happy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 249	Ruger Charger Charger owners step up. Give me some feedback on experiences with your chargers...Whats your setup? 25yd 10 shot strings..etc... Attached Thumbnails

03-08-2009, 07:34 AM	#2
NAS T MAG Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 5	TruGlo 2X Red Dot and bolt release mod. The grandkids love to shoot this thing especially with the hi-cap mags. Last edited by NAS T MAG; 03-08-2009 at 07:43 AM.

03-18-2009, 10:17 AM	#4
SwedeSteve Suspected Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska Posts: 23,576 Images: 1	What mods have you done to yours ?? __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

03-21-2009, 04:12 PM	#12
SwedeSteve Suspected Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska Posts: 23,576 Images: 1	Thanks for the info !! __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

04-21-2009, 03:18 PM	#14
SgtKnuckles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 450 Images: 2	There is some good info on this Page~Start at the Bottom work-up, to run into Q & A on the subject of Discussion http://cgi.ebay.com/Ruger-10-22-Stock-Barrel-Cut-and-Threaded-Service_W0QQitemZ250397334758QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGu n_Parts?hash=item250397334758&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 &_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7 C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A9%7C294%3A50 Note: Could somebody comment on Prices this Guy is charging to chop down your Barrel, and Thread it...??? Last edited by SgtKnuckles; 04-21-2009 at 03:21 PM.

03-08-2009, 02:55 PM	#3
Trigger Happy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 249	I have done relatively extensive work on mine...Excellent shooter now.

03-18-2009, 10:38 AM	#5
sell33 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,035	I would love to have one, but don't yet. I saw one that was completely modded by a machinist/gunshop owner for like 700 bucks that was just amazing. he had redone the whole thing, had a regular laminate stock on it that was glass bedded. he had also done trigger work and the barrel was some sort of 10/22 barrel that i believe was titanium or something? idk but he cut it down and recrowned it and it looked sweet. according to him it shot sweet too lol. that would be nice.

03-20-2009, 01:06 PM	#8
Trigger Happy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 249	If the receiver was registered as a rifle, then converting to a pistol would be an issue... My receiver was registered as a pistil, therefor a rifle conversion is not an issue. The barrel is 16.5" and the overall length exceeds the legal minimum requirement. have a nice day

03-20-2009, 02:54 PM	#10
Trigger Happy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 249	It does appear that many people have an opinion on this topic of conversions... I have read many articles/threads that deal with this. The issue with a pistol to rifle conversion usually becomes barrel length. Had I left the original 10" charger barrel and dropped it into a rifle stock, I'd have an issue on my hands for sure as it would now be an SBR. For some odd political reason you cannot do the opposite...convert a rifle to a pistol...??? There are more details on this that I am not familiar with but its all pretty crazy.. It is a great shooter in either stock!

03-20-2009, 08:05 PM	#11
danvilleusa Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 206	Yep, all the little things(laws) can get confusing. Again, thank you, Dan

04-21-2009, 04:15 PM	#15
Trigger Happy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 249	based on local shop prices here to have the same work done, Id say this is an excellent value. Thanks for the link as I very well may look into this one!

04-21-2009, 08:21 PM	#16
NNYRebel13 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NNY Posts: 104	I would love to have a Ruger Charger and so would a few people I know but the good old state of NY won't allow them. I gotta move 20 miles east to Vermont so I can have some of the fun stuff. __________________ No Safety Device Replaces Common Sense!!

04-21-2009, 11:35 PM	#18
Deep13 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 596	Hmm. Too big for a handgun. Too small for a rifle. __________________ That which can be asserted without evidence may be dismissed without evidence.

04-21-2009, 11:42 PM	#19
Trigger Happy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 249	oh but its sooo fun to set it down on a table with yer morning coffee and single handedly plink off the vermin while chatting with yer buddy around the early morning campfire

04-22-2009, 01:12 PM	#20
SgtKnuckles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 450 Images: 2	Put these two things on that Charger, and your off to having a nice Mod'ed Gun Note: what a Clunky Piece Of CRAP BIPOD Ruger puts on the Charger... What a SIN...!!!...<:-(( ~Stock~ ~Blackhawk Axiom R/F Ruger 22 Charger Stock~ http://www.bljsselfdefense.com/blackhawk-axiom-r-f-ruger-22-charger-stock-p906.html ~BiPods~ ~ALUMINUM HANDGUARD TACTICAL SHORT BIPOD 6.5" to 9"~ http://cgi.ebay.com/GSG-5-GSG5-ALUMINUM-HANDGUARD-TACTICAL-SHORT-BIPOD_W0QQitemZ200326408030QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_D efaultDomain_0?hash=item200326408030&_trksid=p3286 .c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C3 9%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A13%7C294%3A50 ~ALUMINUM HANDGUARD TACTICAL TABLE SHOOTING BIPOD 8.3" to 11.4"~ http://cgi.ebay.com/RIFLE-WEAVER-PIC...3A2%7C294%3A50 ~Sample Installed Short BiPod Pics on my Gun 6.5" to 9" ~ This one works good from a 42" high Bench Fully Collapsed~ ~ http://imgcash2.imageshack.us/img58/8809/g36c2gm5.jpg ~ http://imgcash3.imageshack.us/img71/8462/g36c1co1.jpg Last edited by SgtKnuckles; 04-23-2009 at 09:27 PM.