I just finished my first ruger 10/22 build and I have to say I am pleased. I had my old ruger 10/22 for years and just decided against a sr-22 or S&W mp15-22 so I put the money into the ruger
specs;
Green mountain 18" SS heavy fluted barrel, machined by ATRS to 1/2" 28 tpi for the polished aluminum compensator. It has a Yukon Laminate thumbhole stock for a heavy barrel, I added a swivel stud for the bi-pod (harris). Bushnell rim-fire 3x9x30, polished and machined triger group with a pull of 2.5 lbs, and a poly buffer.
Shoots the .5" group with federal 525 pack @ 50yards.
All done for under 500$ (not including action), I am very happy with this set-up so I thought I would share