texashuntingforum.com logo
Main Menu
Advertisement
Affiliates
Advertisement
Newest Members
TraeMartin, Beatixre, MooseSteed, Trappernewt, casyoo
71987 Registered Users
Top Posters(All Time)
dogcatcher 110,788
bill oxner 91,416
SnakeWrangler 65,413
stxranchman 60,296
Gravytrain 46,950
RKHarm24 44,585
rifleman 44,461
Stub 43,764
Forum Statistics
Forums46
Topics536,989
Posts9,719,177
Members86,987
Most Online25,604
Feb 12th, 2024
Print Thread
Page 1 of 2 1 2
Which 10/22? #6877088 09/03/17 02:07 PM
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 9,952
L
LFD2037 Offline OP
THF Trophy Hunter
OP Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
L
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 9,952
Thinking about getting a 10/22 but there's tons of different models. Can any of you that are well versed in Ruger 10/22's advice me on the one that best meets my needs:
I won't be customizing it
I'll put a cheap scope on it (probably BSA Sweet .22)
Most accurate out of the box but with a shorter than 20" barrel
Prefer synthetic but if wood fits my scenario better than that's fine
The cheaper the better
Mostly plinking and letting my kid shoot it

Thanks!


R.I.P. CPO Matt Mills-(DEVGRU)- You will NEVER be forgotten!
10-25-75 / 8-6-11 *K.I.A.*
Re: Which 10/22? [Re: LFD2037] #6877143 09/03/17 02:57 PM
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 7,243
J
jhenderson Online Content
THF Trophy Hunter
Online Content
THF Trophy Hunter
J
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 7,243
I'd go with the heavy barrel. Put the bsa on my sons 10/22 and it's not a bad scope for it.

Re: Which 10/22? [Re: jhenderson] #6877167 09/03/17 03:13 PM
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 9,952
L
LFD2037 Offline OP
THF Trophy Hunter
OP Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
L
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 9,952
Originally Posted By: jhenderson
I'd go with the heavy barrel. Put the bsa on my sons 10/22 and it's not a bad scope for it.

Thanks but that doesn't fit into my "< 20" bbl" and "the cheaper the better" preferences.


R.I.P. CPO Matt Mills-(DEVGRU)- You will NEVER be forgotten!
10-25-75 / 8-6-11 *K.I.A.*
Re: Which 10/22? [Re: LFD2037] #6877193 09/03/17 03:45 PM
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 7,243
J
jhenderson Online Content
THF Trophy Hunter
Online Content
THF Trophy Hunter
J
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 7,243
Go grab the academy special 200 throw a scope and rings you are out at 300. With that being said I found a heavy barrel for 269. They all shoot I just prefer the heavy barrel but I usually put mine together and go 16" barrel.

Re: Which 10/22? [Re: jhenderson] #6877215 09/03/17 04:07 PM
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 33,787
B
Buzzsaw Offline
THF Celebrity
Offline
THF Celebrity
B
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 33,787
Originally Posted By: jhenderson
Go grab the academy special 200 throw a scope and rings you are out at 300. With that being said I found a heavy barrel for 269. They all shoot I just prefer the heavy barrel but I usually put mine together and go 16" barrel.


Agree on this scenario. Years from now, your kid can take it and trick it out any way he/she wants.

If you are ever going to get a suppressor, then opt for the "take down" model.


SPACE FOR RENT


Re: Which 10/22? [Re: LFD2037] #6877223 09/03/17 04:18 PM
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 22,630
Cast Offline
THF Celebrity
Offline
THF Celebrity
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 22,630
Any 10/22 you get will likely need a little work to shoot well. I would try to find an old one to work with. This is my oldest and favorite 10/22, made in 1969.



Cast

[Linked Image]

I have a short attention spa
Re: Which 10/22? [Re: LFD2037] #6877251 09/03/17 05:00 PM
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 3,199
M
Marc K Offline
Veteran Tracker
Offline
Veteran Tracker
M
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 3,199
I have a basic 18-1/2" 10/22 and two 19" Marlin 60's. The 10/22 came from Academy about 2 years ago for $190.
The Marlins were $160. this last spring. Both cycle flawlessly, except that the Ruger doesn't like the BX-25 much.

One of each wears a 3-9x40 Bushnell Banner for $79. at Walmart. I like the old school Weaver "See Through" rings for close range shooting - you just shift your cheek to look under the scope, and go.

The Marlin groups a little better out at 75-100, but as long as I feed them the ammo that each one likes - they both shoot plenty tight.

Target quality rifles? Oh Heck no! A whole bunch of cheap fun for the kids and grandkids? Heck yes!

Marc


A Democracy is when two wolves and a lamb vote on the dinner menu. That is why this country was specifically not designed as a Democracy. We are a Constitutional Republic.
Re: Which 10/22? [Re: Cast] #6877259 09/03/17 05:15 PM
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 35,089
B
Brother in-law Offline
THF Celebrity
Offline
THF Celebrity
B
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 35,089
Originally Posted By: Cast
Any 10/22 you get will likely need a little work to shoot well. I would try to find an old one to work with. This is my oldest and favorite 10/22, made in 1969.




Nice rig

Re: Which 10/22? [Re: Brother in-law] #6877268 09/03/17 05:39 PM
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 33,787
B
Buzzsaw Offline
THF Celebrity
Offline
THF Celebrity
B
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 33,787
Originally Posted By: Brother in-law
Originally Posted By: Cast
Any 10/22 you get will likely need a little work to shoot well. I would try to find an old one to work with. This is my oldest and favorite 10/22, made in 1969.




Nice rig


I think this is my favorite 10/.22 ever. You know I think I'm the only one in America who doesn't own one bang


SPACE FOR RENT


Re: Which 10/22? [Re: LFD2037] #6877272 09/03/17 05:45 PM
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 15,539
T
TexFlip Offline
THF Celebrity
Offline
THF Celebrity
T
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 15,539
Get the Ruger 10/22 model 1230. It's got a 16" heavy hammer forges barrel, Hogue Overmold stock, and bipod. Shoots lights
out.



Originally Posted by unclebubba
Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.

Re: Which 10/22? [Re: LFD2037] #6877287 09/03/17 06:11 PM
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 22,630
Cast Offline
THF Celebrity
Offline
THF Celebrity
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 22,630
Thanks Buzz! Here's the other side...



Old rifles like this had receivers that were high grade alloy and anodized very well. It's not painted, it almost looks blued. The barrel, bolt, receiver and trigger group are all original. The barrel and bolt went to Randy at CPC. The barrel has the original Lyman folding rear sight which we couldn't bear to remove, so Randy stepped up and designed the suppressor mount so it wouldn't interfere. I mounted the Leupy on QD mounts so I have BUIS too. Randy worked the bolt and chamber, I did the trigger work. It's my favorite 10/22, maybe my favorite rifle. It's extremely accurate, and since adding the Sparrow, it's not picky about ammo anymore.


Cast

[Linked Image]

I have a short attention spa
Re: Which 10/22? [Re: LFD2037] #6877288 09/03/17 06:12 PM
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 4,538
P
patriot07 Online Content
Extreme Tracker
Online Content
Extreme Tracker
P
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 4,538
Regular old carbine shoots as well as any of the light-profile models. Runs about $200 and is offered with synthetic stock also. Model 1151.

If I was getting one, I'd spend the extra to get a heavy barrel model if you're going to do any range shooting with a scope. But they're both fun.

Re: Which 10/22? [Re: Buzzsaw] #6877330 09/03/17 07:19 PM
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 2,062
T
Toxarch Offline
Veteran Tracker
Offline
Veteran Tracker
T
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 2,062
Originally Posted By: Buzzsaw
I think this is my favorite 10/.22 ever. You know I think I'm the only one in America who doesn't own one bang

I don't own one, so there's two of us. My Savage is more accurate than a 10/22 and I love shooting it. Though I wouldn't mind a 10/22 takedown.


It is far more important to be able to hit the target than it is to haggle over who makes a weapon or who pulls a trigger.

� Dwight D. Eisenhower
Re: Which 10/22? [Re: Toxarch] #6877364 09/03/17 08:10 PM
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 22,630
Cast Offline
THF Celebrity
Offline
THF Celebrity
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 22,630
Originally Posted By: Toxarch
Originally Posted By: Buzzsaw
I think this is my favorite 10/.22 ever. You know I think I'm the only one in America who doesn't own one bang

I don't own one, so there's two of us. My Savage is more accurate than a 10/22 and I love shooting it. Though I wouldn't mind a 10/22 takedown.


Your Savage is not more accurate than a 10/22. I believe it is just as accurate though. I have several and they're all extremely accurate. The only 22lr I have that will do better is my Win52 and it is marginally better. That is semiauto vs bolt gun though. My Win52 is more accurate than a Savage.


Cast

[Linked Image]

I have a short attention spa
Re: Which 10/22? [Re: LFD2037] #6877480 09/03/17 10:46 PM
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,811
B
Bigfoot Offline
Pro Tracker
Offline
Pro Tracker
B
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,811
10/22 takedown no doubt!


GO TRUMP!
Re: Which 10/22? [Re: Bigfoot] #6877517 09/03/17 11:32 PM
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 9,952
L
LFD2037 Offline OP
THF Trophy Hunter
OP Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
L
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 9,952
Originally Posted By: Bigfoot
10/22 takedown no doubt!

Are they as accurate as the regular carbine models?


R.I.P. CPO Matt Mills-(DEVGRU)- You will NEVER be forgotten!
10-25-75 / 8-6-11 *K.I.A.*
Re: Which 10/22? [Re: LFD2037] #6877731 09/04/17 03:51 AM
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 991
K
Kevin1 Offline
Tracker
Offline
Tracker
K
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 991
You want a really accurate 10/22? Get a Kidd Supergrade....But it will cost ya.

Re: Which 10/22? [Re: Cast] #6877792 09/04/17 07:30 AM
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 2,062
T
Toxarch Offline
Veteran Tracker
Offline
Veteran Tracker
T
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 2,062
Originally Posted By: Cast
Originally Posted By: Toxarch
Originally Posted By: Buzzsaw
I think this is my favorite 10/.22 ever. You know I think I'm the only one in America who doesn't own one bang

I don't own one, so there's two of us. My Savage is more accurate than a 10/22 and I love shooting it. Though I wouldn't mind a 10/22 takedown.


Your Savage is not more accurate than a 10/22. I believe it is just as accurate though. I have several and they're all extremely accurate. The only 22lr I have that will do better is my Win52 and it is marginally better. That is semiauto vs bolt gun though. My Win52 is more accurate than a Savage.

I stand by my statement. Mine is a bolt Mk2 FVSR.


It is far more important to be able to hit the target than it is to haggle over who makes a weapon or who pulls a trigger.

� Dwight D. Eisenhower
Re: Which 10/22? [Re: Kevin1] #6877853 09/04/17 01:02 PM
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 9,952
L
LFD2037 Offline OP
THF Trophy Hunter
OP Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
L
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 9,952
Originally Posted By: Kevin1
You want a really accurate 10/22? Get a Kidd Supergrade....But it will cost ya.

I just need one for plinking that'll shoot < 2" @ 50yds.


R.I.P. CPO Matt Mills-(DEVGRU)- You will NEVER be forgotten!
10-25-75 / 8-6-11 *K.I.A.*
Re: Which 10/22? [Re: LFD2037] #6877907 09/04/17 02:18 PM
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 991
K
Kevin1 Offline
Tracker
Offline
Tracker
K
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 991
Originally Posted By: LFD2037
Originally Posted By: Kevin1
You want a really accurate 10/22? Get a Kidd Supergrade....But it will cost ya.

I just need one for plinking that'll shoot < 2" @ 50yds.


Ah ok....Any 10/22 should do that. Get the cheapest version then.

Re: Which 10/22? [Re: Kevin1] #6877934 09/04/17 02:57 PM
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 33,787
B
Buzzsaw Offline
THF Celebrity
Offline
THF Celebrity
B
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 33,787
Originally Posted By: Kevin1
You want a really accurate 10/22? Get a Kidd Supergrade....But it will cost ya.


He77 Yes !!!! best their is !!!


SPACE FOR RENT


Re: Which 10/22? [Re: LFD2037] #6877938 09/04/17 02:59 PM
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 33,787
B
Buzzsaw Offline
THF Celebrity
Offline
THF Celebrity
B
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 33,787


SPACE FOR RENT


Re: Which 10/22? [Re: Bigfoot] #6878468 09/05/17 01:14 AM
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 7,918
B
bigjoe8565 Online Content
THF Trophy Hunter
Online Content
THF Trophy Hunter
B
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 7,918
Originally Posted By: Bigfoot
10/22 takedown no doubt!


No doubt! One of my favorite guns. QD scope mounts, suppressor, red light and get busy killing critters.

Re: Which 10/22? [Re: LFD2037] #6878529 09/05/17 02:07 AM
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 2,105
B
biggerD Offline
Veteran Tracker
Offline
Veteran Tracker
B
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 2,105
I'm about to jump in to building my 10/22. I have decided not to add cost up in my head. I am doing s integrated suppressor, some kid parts (trigger group, bolt; charge handle), if I don't do kid trigger I will send off to brimstone, have a stainless receiver so I need to find someone to cerakote it black for me, and already have the FDE Magpul backpacker stock. But hey i have atleast a year to build it begore the suppressor comes in so i will baby step it. Lol

Last edited by biggerD; 09/05/17 02:08 AM.

Originally Posted By: djones

Not sure if I'd call you a machine, but you are definitely a tool.
Re: Which 10/22? [Re: LFD2037] #6878767 09/05/17 01:01 PM
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 3,560
G
garyrapp55 Offline
Extreme Tracker
Offline
Extreme Tracker
G
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 3,560
Originally Posted By: LFD2037
I won't be customizing it

You probably will after some time. Just get the $200 model at Academy, mechanically they are all the same from the factory. That heavy barrel model is, well, heavy so I'd avoid it. Send the trigger to Brimstone, he did a great job on mine. Also, something like a Nikon 4x32 rimfire is worth the extra $40 bucks over the cheaper ones. Buy once cry once.

Page 1 of 2 1 2
Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread

© 2004-2024 OUTDOOR SITES NETWORK all rights reserved USA and Worldwide
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3