Guns, Dogs and Blades QnA

I have went on record saying the Ruger 10/22 may be the best rifle ever and I will do so again! It is iconic. One resides on my four wheeler all day every day! You can’t farm without one!
I’ve always felt like I was missing out not having one. A friend did and it was a decent shooter. Got busy in life and other things took priority. Now I think I need to build a 10/22 with a 16” medium weight barrel to work with the Mask muffler I have on the way. I don’t need it, but it just seems right to have one. Should be able to build one cheaper than replacing the Nylon 66 I never should have let go. Prices on the 66’s have gone through the roof.