We Built The Ultimate Ruger 10/22 Rifle!

From Grandpa’s Ruger 10/22 to a Modern Build Plan

The hosts open by contrasting a classic “grandpa’s” Ruger 10/22 with a modernized version built on the same action. They explain that the goal is to create what they call the ultimate .22 caliber Ruger 10/22 rifle, updating the traditional platform into something more in line with a grandson’s contemporary build. They emphasize that the base rifle is already a reliable and affordable .22 LR semi-automatic, but they intend to transform it so thoroughly that it will look nothing like the original by the end. The plan is to walk through each component on the table, then assemble everything on camera, turning the old-school configuration into a modern, feature-rich .22 setup.

AB Suppressors Little Bird Barrel and WOOX Furiosa Chassis

The first major upgrade is an integrally suppressed barrel from AB Suppressors, called the Little Bird. It is described as an 18-inch, 4140 chromoly steel barrel, with AB Suppressors claiming it to be the quietest integrally suppressed .22 barrel available. The hosts joke that squirrels never stood a chance with this setup. Next, they highlight the WOOX Furiosa chassis, noting its distinctive appearance and strong ergonomics. The chassis features an adjustable cheek piece, adjustable stock, textured grip area, and extensive M-LOK slots along the bottom for mounting accessories such as the Harris bipod. They also point out sling attachment options and the ability to add a rear monopod, emphasizing both the functional adjustability and the refined look of the Furiosa system.

Optic, Mount, Trigger, and Magazine Upgrades

Optics are addressed with an EOTech Vudu 1–8x LPVO, mounted in a German-made LT mount with a QD system, machined from 7075-T6 aluminum. The hosts consider this magnification range ideal for a .22 LR rifle used for plinking and more precise shooting. A Taccom-style Picatinny rail is selected to provide a solid base for the optic. They lay out several Ruger 10/22 magazines, including a flush-fit 10-rounder, a 15-round magazine, and a 25-round magazine, planning to use different capacities for standing shots and bipod-supported shooting. A Timney trigger pack is chosen to improve trigger feel and function. It offers a crisper break and incorporates an extended lever-style magazine release, which they regard as a meaningful functional upgrade over the factory trigger group.

Build Completion and Magazine Fit Observations

After completing the build off-platform to comply with YouTube guidelines, the hosts present the finished rifle. They note that the only original Ruger 10/22 component remaining is the receiver and action; everything else has been replaced with the AB Suppressors Little Bird integrally suppressed barrel, WOOX Furiosa chassis, EOTech Vudu optic, Harris bipod, and Timney trigger. They compare the new configuration to the original rifle and emphasize how dramatically the appearance and handling have changed. Attention then shifts to magazine fit. The flush 10-round Ruger magazine inserts and drops free easily. The polymer Ruger magazines and a ProMag 25-rounder are tested in both the original stock and the new chassis, revealing that while they lock in, some require a firm push to seat and a strong pull to remove in the Furiosa chassis.

Magazine Tolerances, Chassis Interaction, and Reliability Questions

The hosts analyze why certain magazines feel tighter in the upgraded rifle. In the original configuration, the 10-round flush magazine and extended Ruger magazines insert and release smoothly with a simple press of the factory magazine release. In the Furiosa chassis with the Timney trigger pack, the same extended magazines sometimes need a “love tap” to seat fully and a firm yank to extract. They suspect tolerance stacking between the new chassis and the trigger assembly, noting visible marring on the magazine feed lips where they contact the chassis. The ProMag magazine, however, inserts and drops free more easily in the new setup. They acknowledge that they have not yet fully tested feeding reliability with each magazine type in this configuration and plan to evaluate that during live fire.

Range Test, Suppressed Performance, and Handling

On the range, the upgraded Ruger 10/22 is fired at a target roughly 80 to 90 yards away. Using the EOTech Vudu optic and Harris bipod on the WOOX Furiosa chassis, the shooter comments on how stable and comfortable the rifle feels. The integrally suppressed AB Suppressors Little Bird barrel is described as producing very low report, especially with subsonic .22 LR ammunition. The shooter notes that the rifle feels so refined that it no longer resembles the original 10/22 in character or performance. After a few strings of fire, they express reluctance to go back to the basic configuration and anticipate a future comparison video between this modern build and the untouched “grandpa’s” Ruger 10/22 to evaluate accuracy and overall shooting experience.

Quiet Fire, Magazine Options, and Final Impressions

The hosts demonstrate different magazine configurations, swapping between the extended magazines and the flush 10-rounder. They remark that the flush magazine gives the rifle a cleaner profile, while the extended magazines are more entertaining for extended shooting. To showcase the suppressor’s effectiveness, they manually hold the bolt closed while firing to eliminate action noise, allowing only the report of the integrally suppressed barrel to be heard. With subsonic Remington .22 LR ammunition, the shots are described as extremely quiet. The shooter states that this setup is more enjoyable than shooting 5.56, .308, or even suppressed subsonic .300 Blackout. They conclude that the WOOX Furiosa chassis and AB Suppressors Little Bird barrel fundamentally transform the Ruger 10/22, and they invite viewer feedback on future comparisons and additional content featuring this configuration.