Sorry in advance for the hijack but have you heard anything about the Bergara BXR? I have been planning a 10/22 build with a stripped reciver I bought two ish years ago but the BXR is tempting.They really aren't in the same conversation imho. The Ruger is just and normal 10/22 with a stock and bull barrel. I don't think it's actually any lighter - maybe just a tick lighter.
The real benefit of the Volquartsen or tacsol is the machining of the receiver and bolt. The Ruger vs Volquartsen is similar to Rock island vs nighthawk 1911's. The barrels are also lighter.