Ok, so after doing some research on various guns to do things "all around" in various scenarios, I'm seeing the Ruger 10/22 as a prime choice. I know the stopping power of a .22 isn't the greatest, but anything will go down if you hit it in the right place. It's perfect for hunting small game, it's a great starter gun for my wife and son (when he gets a bit older). It's cheap, which is actually my main concern right now, and it's semi-automatic and highly customizable. Can anyone give me some other facts about this gun I may not know about, where to find them for the best price, and perhaps some places to buy things like hi-cap magazines. Any info would be great, thanks guys.
Ruger 10/22
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Ok thanks. That's not normally what I think of when I hear trigger group.The trigger "group", ie, the guard and trigger is polymer.
Barrel band is polymer
Internals are still normal....metal.
Receiver is still cast aluminum.
Calm down.:
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Out of the box mine was shooting 1/2" groups at 50yds with the help of a cheap BSA scope. I use CCI Mini Mags so nothing special there. One of the things that struck me was how quiet this gun is. I haven't gotten any sub-sonic ammo yet, but I'd imagine it would be whisper quiet.
I kinda like the factory stock so I will leave things alone. Here's what mine looks like:
You know you guys with the 10/22 will have a slight advantage over the guy with no gun. The guy with the high power rifle will blow you away from a mile away, and eat your brains.
You know that right? And you still insist the 10/22, being a step up from a BB gun, is what you're going to bet your life on?
You know that right? And you still insist the 10/22, being a step up from a BB gun, is what you're going to bet your life on?
Read the OP. That is all.
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Yeah, I hate to tell you this, but if you're up against someone who has the weaponry and skill to hit you from a mile away you're dead no matter what you have, even if it's a .50 caliber machine gun. Heck, even if you're in a tank you're still in big trouble, because the moment you stick your head out to look around... BOOM.
However, in any sort of a more realistic combat situation, if you have a .22 and can place your shots accurately, that's all you need. Especially if the other guy can't.
Ditto for any sort of realistic hunting situation, too.
And, if you think a .22 is just a step up from a BB gun - which can actually be pretty dangerous in its own right, for that matter - you need more information about firearms.
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Who said they were betting their life on this rifle? It certainly isn't the most powerful and definitely not what I'd use in a fight (I have lots of other fun toys for that). For small game and cheap practice the 10/22 can't be beat though.
A stock 10/22, in my opinion, is most hampered in being accurate by its trigger. They're easily 7-8 lbs. (or more) stock.
The stock rifles are great overall, though, if undersized for adults. My 10/22 stock was a fine tool for hunting, but was at best a 2 MOA gun (with me as the shooter).
With a GM bull barrel, VQ trigger group, a bipod and a scope, it's now a sub-.75 MOA gun (10-shot, 1-hole .375" groups at 50 yds.). It's probably even better than that, but mine is most hampered by the guy behind the trigger. I'm reasonably certian it could do .5 MOA with a better trigger puller.
Unfortunately, there's always a trade-off with accuracy. The tighter chamber on the GM bull barrel leads to a few more feeding problems from time to time, especially with bulk ammo. My rifle also likes the standard velocity round-nosed Wolf MT the best, which isn't the most efficient hunting ammo, and it's pricey. Also, the stock rifle, which was <5 lbs. I think, is now north of 8 lbs I'm guessing.
I think these rifles are loads of fun to plink and hunt with, but you're going to drop a load of coin to make one super accurate, particularly compared to bolt rifles. Cost wise, there's better .22LR stock semi-auto rifles too (Marlin 60, 795, etc.).
Still, I had lots of fun building up my 10/22. I get a kick out of having something built/assembled by me, to fit me perfectly. I have a Thompson Center .22 Classic that is a better rifle, but I never liked it nearly as much as my 10/22.
Of course, now I have a $600 .22 rifle. Some people say "Why?" to that. I say, "Why not?".:
The stock rifles are great overall, though, if undersized for adults. My 10/22 stock was a fine tool for hunting, but was at best a 2 MOA gun (with me as the shooter).
With a GM bull barrel, VQ trigger group, a bipod and a scope, it's now a sub-.75 MOA gun (10-shot, 1-hole .375" groups at 50 yds.). It's probably even better than that, but mine is most hampered by the guy behind the trigger. I'm reasonably certian it could do .5 MOA with a better trigger puller.
Unfortunately, there's always a trade-off with accuracy. The tighter chamber on the GM bull barrel leads to a few more feeding problems from time to time, especially with bulk ammo. My rifle also likes the standard velocity round-nosed Wolf MT the best, which isn't the most efficient hunting ammo, and it's pricey. Also, the stock rifle, which was <5 lbs. I think, is now north of 8 lbs I'm guessing.
I think these rifles are loads of fun to plink and hunt with, but you're going to drop a load of coin to make one super accurate, particularly compared to bolt rifles. Cost wise, there's better .22LR stock semi-auto rifles too (Marlin 60, 795, etc.).
Still, I had lots of fun building up my 10/22. I get a kick out of having something built/assembled by me, to fit me perfectly. I have a Thompson Center .22 Classic that is a better rifle, but I never liked it nearly as much as my 10/22.
Of course, now I have a $600 .22 rifle. Some people say "Why?" to that. I say, "Why not?".
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Marlin Golden 39-A for me, and my bolt action 22" barrel Marlin .22 Mag, a .22 Mag is a much better choice in my opinion, much more hitting power, yes it will go clean through a squirrel pushing his inards out the exit wound hole, for anything larger you have a lot more hitting power.
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What you're saying is generally correct except for the price. I bought a 10/22 carbine at a pawn shop for around 80 bucks if I remember right. I did all the internals polishing myself and purchased a Volquartsen hammer from their 2nds bin for 6 bucks I think. That got my trigger pull to around 2lbs. I took the standard carbine stock and cut it at an angle behind the barrel band, removing that. I repainted the entire thing a gunmetal gray color. I bought a GM Bull barrel 2nds for 60 bucks I think. I sanded out the stock to make room for the .920 barrel and fully floated with a home bedding job. Put a 20 dollar scope on it and it shoots .5 Moa with Remington Subs. Cool huh!A stock 10/22, in my opinion, is most hampered in being accurate by its trigger. They're easily 7-8 lbs. (or more) stock.
The stock rifles are great overall, though, if undersized for adults. My 10/22 stock was a fine tool for hunting, but was at best a 2 MOA gun (with me as the shooter).
With a GM bull barrel, VQ trigger group, a bipod and a scope, it's now a sub-.75 MOA gun (10-shot, 1-hole .375" groups at 50 yds.). It's probably even better than that, but mine is most hampered by the guy behind the trigger. I'm reasonably certian it could do .5 MOA with a better trigger puller.
Unfortunately, there's always a trade-off with accuracy. The tighter chamber on the GM bull barrel leads to a few more feeding problems from time to time, especially with bulk ammo. My rifle also likes the standard velocity round-nosed Wolf MT the best, which isn't the most efficient hunting ammo, and it's pricey. Also, the stock rifle, which was <5 lbs. I think, is now north of 8 lbs I'm guessing.
I think these rifles are loads of fun to plink and hunt with, but you're going to drop a load of coin to make one super accurate, particularly compared to bolt rifles. Cost wise, there's better .22LR stock semi-auto rifles too (Marlin 60, 795, etc.).
Still, I had lots of fun building up my 10/22. I get a kick out of having something built/assembled by me, to fit me perfectly. I have a Thompson Center .22 Classic that is a better rifle, but I never liked it nearly as much as my 10/22.
Of course, now I have a $600 .22 rifle. Some people say "Why?" to that. I say, "Why not?".
10/22's are amazing for what you can do with them. Granted it is heavy with that barrel on it but man is it fun. I could hit a person in the head over and over at 100yds. Won't be much power left but it's enough to kill you. At 50 yards I can shoot one hole to point of aim all day. Total I spent less than $300 on this gun.
The finish is about 8 coats of auto primer and about 7 coats of Rustoleum's Hammered Steel. It has a dimpled texture that looks and feels like it's namesake.
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The barrel is stainless, the receiver is aluminum covered with a stainless colored finish.
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10/22 is the greatest little 22 out there. { my opinion of course }
As far as only getting a older one, like i read in a previous post, over a newer one with the polymer reciever, this is not neccesary. And actually the new ones are stronger, I watched a test at the ruger factory where a wieght was droped several feet onto a metal reciever, it broke and a polymer reciever and it just bounced off.
Alot of people have a bias towards polymers that are just not backed up with real world fact. Poly guns are proven world over as durable and reliable, even more so than metal.
As far as only getting a older one, like i read in a previous post, over a newer one with the polymer reciever, this is not neccesary. And actually the new ones are stronger, I watched a test at the ruger factory where a wieght was droped several feet onto a metal reciever, it broke and a polymer reciever and it just bounced off.
Alot of people have a bias towards polymers that are just not backed up with real world fact. Poly guns are proven world over as durable and reliable, even more so than metal.
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Correct but on the new 10/22's the trigger housing is plastic. That's what people are referring to. The rest is still made with the same metal.
For what it's worth, most people agree that there's functionally nothing wrong with the newer, plastic trigger housings. I agree with that but I do still prefer all metal on those.
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You have to shoot all brands of shells through it to see what your gun likes best, just like any other gun/caliber. My ruger revolver shoots Remington standard velocity, my remington rifle Likes Eley.
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Very true. My build pictured above loves the Remington Subs but my cousin's which is identical with a different stock likes the Wolf Match way better.
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CCI MINI-MAG 22 long cycle like rain falling in both of mine. Always go with steel feed lips for your clips or they wear out quick, i have 6 after market with plastic ones and are junk now. If you can find an older one with the steel receiver that was good advice, if its been took care of i'd pay more for it than a wallyworld one. I have one and its ok. But not as durable as the older short carbines with barrel ban. I love those old 22's.
Great thread! I have enjoyed reading all of your posts. I am sold...picked up a 10/22 today! I am thinking that with my recently built AR and the soon to be built .308, I have a decent assortment of rifles. It is a basic roster, but once doubled I will feel really good about it. Thanks for all the great information posted.
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