Ruger 10/22
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 90
Ruger 10/22
I see some of you guys are using th Ruger 10/22 as a varmit gun for fox, coyotes, ect.
I have one, but I wouldn't think it would be enough power for a fox...
Anyways, I was wondering what "modifications" you have made for the 10/22 to make it successful.
Thanks!
I have one, but I wouldn't think it would be enough power for a fox...
Anyways, I was wondering what "modifications" you have made for the 10/22 to make it successful.
Thanks!
#3
RE: Ruger 10/22
I use mine for jackrabbits and cottontails. I've never seen a coyote at the ranch we hunt, but, I would think that the .22would have enough pop to kill a fox.
Foxes down here aren't a whole lot larger than our jackrabbits...
Foxes down here aren't a whole lot larger than our jackrabbits...
#4
RE: Ruger 10/22
I believe it's all distance and shot placement. I haven't personally killed one with my 10/22 but I honestly believe it possible if you put the bullet where it should be (in this case probably a head shot). You also have to keep in mind that these things aren't sniper rifles, you should wait for a relatively close shot in my opinion.
#5
RE: Ruger 10/22
ORIGINAL: metaldonnieg
I believe it's all distance and shot placement. I haven't personally killed one with my 10/22 but I honestly believe it possible if you put the bullet where it should be (in this case probably a head shot). You also have to keep in mind that these things aren't sniper rifles, you should wait for a relatively close shot in my opinion.
I believe it's all distance and shot placement. I haven't personally killed one with my 10/22 but I honestly believe it possible if you put the bullet where it should be (in this case probably a head shot). You also have to keep in mind that these things aren't sniper rifles, you should wait for a relatively close shot in my opinion.
#7
Fork Horn
Join Date: May 2004
Location: carroll, IA/ Mountain Home AFB
Posts: 175
RE: Ruger 10/22
I shoot a ruger and love it. It is plenty for yotes i have personaly killed 5 or 6 with mine. Just have to put a good head shot on them witch is the way i like it or on 2 of them i had to give them the spray. A 22 is a mean little bullet and does alot of damage to somethings insides with all that bouncing around.
#9
RE: Ruger 10/22
I've shot gophers out to just past 100yards with my old one (factory). With a little money you can make them real accurate, but you can't make them powerful enough to kill coyotes ethically. A fox would be about the biggest thing I would shoot with a 22lr. Get the CCI Velociters. 40 gr bullet with some zip to it. They will have the most energy for a 22lr.
#10
RE: Ruger 10/22
They will cleany take a fox no problem. I have killed 20-30 coyotes with mine over the years, most of them were in footholds or snares, so it was a close shot, but I have killed them out to 50-60 yards with head shots when not in traps.
I have a carbon fiber barrel on mine, Hogue Over Mold stock, trigger job, millet rings, Nikon 4.5-14x40, and some other lil mods and it is a killing son of a gun!
I have a carbon fiber barrel on mine, Hogue Over Mold stock, trigger job, millet rings, Nikon 4.5-14x40, and some other lil mods and it is a killing son of a gun!