While there are all sorts of "bargain scopes" out there for the 10/22, don't skimp. The best glass for the money I've found for the 10/22 is the Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40 BDC. Yes, the 10/22 is a slippery slope
when modding, and it does not help me that Clark Custom guns is practically in my backyard. They are "the word" in anything Ruger. All my tackdrivers have gone through that shop.l
As far as mags, the best I've ever used us the "thumbsaving" HC3R...Check it out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z431UT7_-YU