Ruger 10/22 - project pip-squeak

[lindertw]

My 7yo daughter (a.k.a. pip-squeak) is tiny, and subsequently the 10/22 DSP that she got for Christmas is too long for her. Heck, even the youth 10/22 (CRR model) is too long, so I figured I'd get the DSP and use the walnut stock for another build

gotm4 hooked me up with the donor stock to be cut down - thanks!

Using the chart below, I figured out her length of pull and determined how much needed to be cut off the host stock:


I'll also be taking several inches off the front of the stock, as well as relieving the grip area to suit her small hand. Here's a mock up of what I've got planned (with the exception of the trigger centerline marking, anything covered in blue tape will be removed):


We're planning a variation of MilitaryMorons MARPAT camo paint job, using the colors shown (white primer, gray primer, aqua and lilac). This site has a MARPAT stencil generator that I'll use for my template(s).

Haven't quite figured which method will be best for cutting down the wood (I only have hand saws), but I'll get it sorted out and post pics as I progress.

[Robb Jensen]

Cool.

lindertw you may have to add something to the grip part of the stock so that it positions her hand closer to the trigger. You can use a few things to accomplish this like wood filler or a synthetic material like Acraglass. The youth stocks grip are closer to the trigger for smaller hands.

[lindertw]

The kids were playing Wii, so I had a bit of time to hack on the stock.



I got the general shape of the front done - still need to work it a bit. The back of the stock was a little easier than I anticipated. I wrapped LaRue dillo dust with 80-grit paper to shape the rear of the stock - still some shaping to do, but it works well

I think the grip issue might be resolved when I relieve the top part of the stock (remaining blue tape area); we'll see...

[lindertw]

made a little more progress:



I was hoping to take it to the range today, but I ran into a snag when trying to mount the stock to the barrel/receiver. The DSP take-down screw is too long!

I'm on hold with Ruger at the moment in hopes of getting the right part (the manual lists two separate P/N's for the take-down screw, I'm guessing one of them is shorter). I tried the local hardware store(s) - turns out this is an odd sized thread pitch (12x24) so no dice

[Robb Jensen]

lindertw,
Volquartsen makes an allen takedown screw which you could cut down.

[Dan Goodwin]

You are a GREAT Dad, Linder. I'm going to turn my brother onto this thread. He's got a couple of younguns he wants to get started early.

That little stock is cool looking. It'd be the berries with a SBR 10/22.

[Gramps]

lindertw,
Volquartsen makes an allen takedown screw which you could cut down.

+1 on that.

Depending on how accurate you want to take her build, those take down screws are the best. You take an "INCH POUND" torque wrench to that and start light and work up until you get the wright torque for a good shooter. Then when ever you clean it you can get it back to the same torque each time. But it is "INCH POUND" and NOT "FOOT POUND". Rim fire central.com has some excellent ideas etc there too.

Looks good so far. Keep up the post. Anything for the kids.

Thanks,
Gramps.

[lindertw]

Thanks all, this is a fun project - anything to keep the kids interested

[KWACKERB279]

Thats awesome, I did something similar for my daughter. She's little so I had to chop it down and make it fit her, challenge was she's a lefty. Lots of fun though.
Good job

[beau1911]

Thats awesome, I did something similar for my daughter. She's little so I had to chop it down and make it fit her, challenge was she's a lefty. Lots of fun though.
Good job

Great kid, and looks like shes a hell of a shooter!