jestmaty Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 My first post :beer:Ordered my Archangel 556 kit almost 48 hours ago, exactly and....Fedex knocked on my door as I was on the phone with CTD about my order. CS @ CTD is really good. Fedex was delivering my goods as I was speaking to them on the phone! :)Again, decided on CTD for my Archangel 556 stock and they had it at my door 48 hours later!Whether or not the kit is a good one is open to debate, but I'm stoked to be able to put it together tomorrow after a visit to Academy for a fore-grip, bi pod, and banana magazine to make it complete on the first try!Also, I just had a minor surgery on my back 4 hours ago, so forgive any screwups... maybe the pain killers working on me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestmaty Posted September 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 [img width=800 height=600]http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww266/jestmaty/IMG_0717.jpgMy 10 yr old shooter already ran off with the fake knife! I decided early on to throw the bayonet (knife) away as soon as it showed up at my door!My son shoots my .357 magnum as well as my .45 1911, and is pretty proficient at handling firearms, so giving him the fake knife was not as bad as it sounds.... :)Gotta love those .22lr tactical options out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Welcome to T22 and we'll want to see the completed project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestmaty Posted September 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Please critique :)Rushed it sorta... just got the kit Tuesday pm, had a minor thingy cut out of the middle of my back yesterday, took a couple of hours today to assemble and bought foregrip, bipod, and Butler Creek hot lips 10 rd magazine.Kit was about $110, grip/pod/hot lips cost $75. For $185 bucks, I love, love, love the new look of the 10-22.Not sure about the NcStar scope. It looked prettty cool on my stainless all weather carbine stock. Will prolly change it to something else at a later date.[img width=800 height=600]http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww266/jestmaty/IMG_0722.jpg[img width=800 height=600]http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww266/jestmaty/IMG_0724.jpg[img width=800 height=600]http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww266/jestmaty/IMG_0725.jpg[img width=800 height=600]http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww266/jestmaty/IMG_0726.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Looks great but must say I'm not a big fan of NcStar.Pool looks even better. :thumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tal Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Very cool..Have you had a chance to fire it yet? Wondering about it..Thanks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestmaty22 Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Very cool..Have you had a chance to fire it yet? Wondering about it..Thanks..Nah... maybe tomorrow. Just assembled it today :) Bought the stock oem ruger back in January if I recall, bought the Archangel kit Monday Sept 19, just four days ago. It showed up yesterday, Wed., afternoon 9/21. Threw it together this morning and afternoon.The action feels just as smooth as it did in the oem carbine stock. Added a couple of side picatinny rails since the set of 4 pics above :)I'm sick with the fever....:).....:)[img width=800 height=600]http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww266/jestmaty/IMG_0730-1.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestmaty Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 looked like this Thursday morning......[img width=800 height=600]http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww266/jestmaty/IMG_0088.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Quite a transformation. Was it difficult to fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestmaty Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 No problem at all! Watched a couple of youtubes showing how to put it together and it was really easy.Hardest part was 'drifting' out the rear sight. I swear it was welded in the dovetail slot :) As others have mentioned, the rear oem sight gets pretty much mangled to shreds during the removal process.I want to get out today to shoot it at the range... the action feels smooth and I expect no problems. Bought the Butler Creek hot lip 10 round as well as a Pro Mag steel lip feed magazine. If one acts up, I'll try the other. Also, I think I can still use my stock magazines if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Ruger is now manufacturing 25 rnd magazines mod BX-25.I hear they're very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestmaty Posted October 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 My 10 yr old shooting it at the range the other day.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Now, that looks like someone having fun. :thumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Thats one happy boy right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhouse Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 ASC in George Bush Park? :thumb: :thumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestmaty Posted October 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 more shooters... this one's 10 and I've only known him for a few months.. but he'll shot the snot out of his dad's Ruger mini 14 I'm told! A 22lr is nuttin for himThis lil' guy is my nephew, and he just shot his first .22lr and .410 shotgun today. Here is is shooting the Ruger/Archangel 10/22 with assistance from Mr. Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestmaty Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Another great day of shooting!50 yards... 75 rounds on the dirty bird target. Same distance on the big white and orange target, just about 200 rounds on it :thumb:[img width=800 height=600]http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww266/jestmaty/IMG_0747.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhouse Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Very cool man. I see that you're in Houston too. :thumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestmaty Posted October 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 In Katy actually :thumb:I have a yearly membership, so I shoot frequently. Really impressed with how well this Archangel/10-22 combo shoots. I'm far from a great shooter, but if I can put over 200 rounds down the pipe like you see above, I'll take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhouse Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 That's a very cool setup!I wish they allowed class III there. >:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmurff Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Looks like the kids are having fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestmaty Posted October 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 Installed a .50 BMG style muzzle brake/flash hider for fun :thumb:Cost $25 and added a lot of 'bling' to the 10/22Shot 110 rounds @ 50 yards today and had a blast doing it![img width=800 height=600]http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww266/jestmaty/IMG_0766.jpg[img width=800 height=600]http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww266/jestmaty/IMG_0763.jpg[img width=800 height=600]http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww266/jestmaty/IMG_0762.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 I love It! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestmaty Posted October 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Better pic... all cleaned up this am, ready for the next range visit![img width=800 height=600]http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww266/jestmaty/IMG_0768.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Looking mighty formidable for a double deuce. ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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