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Ruger 10/22 Differences
I have been shopping for a Ruger 10/22 and have found out there are many variances. This question may be too vague but what is the differences in the styles? I have been to the website and done some comparing. The biggest difference I am seeing is the style of stock and the barrel length. I was wondering if you had any input and performance notes.
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Get the basic model. They are accurate right out of the box. After-market customization parts are readily available. Barrels, stocks, trigger groups, action parts are all out there. Set your own custom rifle up.
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What do you want out of the rifle? Just a plinker? A target rifle?
For what it's worth, by the time you buy a standard model and build it up with aftermarket parts to make a target rifle, you have WAY more expense into it than you would have had into the 10/22 Target. Now, if you have VERY high expectations for accuracy and performance, then you'll be looking at a custom rifle anyway, so none of the Ruger models are sufficient from factory. The target rifle will deliver 1MOA out of the box. A little better ammo and a better trigger and you'll kick under 1MOA pretty easily. Personally, I have NO use for any rifle with a "barrel band", so that'd be the one that I would avoid. If you're just looking for a plinker, then pretty much any of them will suit you just fine. |
The intent of the gun is something for my son to learn on. Something that is accurate and consistent enough to build confidence and also teach fundamentals. Everything I have heard and read says the 10/22 and when I started shopping for one I realized the multiple variations.
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In addition to the Ruger 10/22, I'd encourage you to look at the Marlin model 60. The Marlin 60 is the world's highest selling sporting/commercial firearm, with over TWICE the sales as the Ruger 10/22 (yes, it has out sold the Winchester 94 too). Fantastically accurate, reliable, durable, and inexpensive. I can't say enough good about the Marlin 60.
I'm a huge 10/22 fan, but if I were forced to have only ONE 22, it would be a Marlin 60. The only downside to the Marlin is the tube magazine, which is only a downside if you consider it to be so. Takes me longer to reload 10/22 box mags than it does the Marlin tube magazine, so unless I REALLY need 20+ rnds all at once. The Marlin DOES hold 15, vs 10. And the Marlin doesn't have a bad habit of dropping the magazine (and resultantly losing it) by snagging the mag release while you have it slung over your shoulder. |
Originally Posted by Nomercy448
(Post 4017758)
In addition to the Ruger 10/22, I'd encourage you to look at the Marlin model 60. The Marlin 60 is the world's highest selling sporting/commercial firearm, with over TWICE the sales as the Ruger 10/22 (yes, it has out sold the Winchester 94 too). Fantastically accurate, reliable, durable, and inexpensive. I can't say enough good about the Marlin 60.
I'm a huge 10/22 fan, but if I were forced to have only ONE 22, it would be a Marlin 60. The only downside to the Marlin is the tube magazine, which is only a downside if you consider it to be so. Takes me longer to reload 10/22 box mags than it does the Marlin tube magazine, so unless I REALLY need 20+ rnds all at once. The Marlin DOES hold 15, vs 10. And the Marlin doesn't have a bad habit of dropping the magazine (and resultantly losing it) by snagging the mag release while you have it slung over your shoulder. +1 Proud owner of the recently released Anniversary Edition. http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firear...ding/60DLX.asp |
Originally Posted by Nomercy448
(Post 4017758)
In addition to the Ruger 10/22, I'd encourage you to look at the Marlin model 60. The Marlin 60 is the world's highest selling sporting/commercial firearm, with over TWICE the sales as the Ruger 10/22 (yes, it has out sold the Winchester 94 too). Fantastically accurate, reliable, durable, and inexpensive. I can't say enough good about the Marlin 60.
I'm a huge 10/22 fan, but if I were forced to have only ONE 22, it would be a Marlin 60. The only downside to the Marlin is the tube magazine, which is only a downside if you consider it to be so. Takes me longer to reload 10/22 box mags than it does the Marlin tube magazine, so unless I REALLY need 20+ rnds all at once. The Marlin DOES hold 15, vs 10. And the Marlin doesn't have a bad habit of dropping the magazine (and resultantly losing it) by snagging the mag release while you have it slung over your shoulder. |
I found a used (looks brand new) etched walnut stock Sporter model a couple yrs back at a local gun show for $200. I put a Nikon 4x32 ProStaff scope on it and it will flat drive nails.
I've shot many of the cheaper "band" models and they do shoot good but for me I like to added looks of the Sporter. |
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