I stopped building up 10/22s over 15 years ago. I love them but parts got very expensive. Guns are now junk from the factory now. If you dont mind doing a little bit of work they can be good little guns. Sadly I think money can be spent elsewhere on a better rifle. I am also as others have mentioned done with semi rifles. A henry lever is a better purchase in my mind. If you need a semi grab a Marlin mod 60 stock out the box will run circles around the 10/22. The only thing I see that the Ruger has to offer is a magazine. If you do not need semi than I would suggest the Savage mod 93 FVSR. Great short bolt action for cheaper than a ruger and has a magazine with suppressor ready threaded barrel. Can be had for under 250 bucks if you shop around.