Author Topic: Which 10/22? (Read 1443 times)

CDA · « **on:** February 09, 2006, 05:50:39 AM »

I am thinking of buying my first Ruger 10/22 and have some questions. I will use it mainly to target shoot, and plink. It will be used by me and my wife and I plan to start my son shooting with it (so I might lean toward a model with open sights).

1) Are there any difference in the actions of the various models?
2) Is the trigger pull the same on all models and how much will it cost to get it around 2 to 3 lbs.?
3) Is there any models that are worth the extra $'s, such as the wal-mart special, target model, etc. or should I just buy the cheapest one?
4) What is the difference in the "Carbine" models?
5) Should I buy new or used?

Any other input will also be appreciated.
Thank You.

aulrich · « **Reply #1 on:** February 09, 2006, 09:15:51 AM »

1. No just the finish
2. The T's are supposed to be lighter out of the box but most up grade the trigger check out www.rimefirecentral.com for all of the options one of the sponsres "weponcraft" has an interesting package.
3. That's up to you for various reasons I bought a T but it seems most buy cheap then build up, unless they wanted the carbine configuration
4. the difference is usually look and feel
5. Depends on you if you can find a good deal used then use it for a build up.

And again www.rimfirecentral.com has hours of reading for you.

BlkHawk73 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 09, 2006, 02:47:35 PM »

My turn!

1) all the same reciever regardless of model. The "K" models usually thought of as stainless, still have the aluminum reciever.

2) Some "T" models have been a bit better supposedly. I've found that for the money the nest deal is to simply send your entire trigger assembly to TT Shooter and for $80 you get one of the best feeling trigger's out there. HIGHLY regarded over at Rimfire central - THE 10/22 site.

3) It's worth what someone is willing to pay for it. The older Walmart models will get a bit more now but not so much as to make them a good investment, especially if you're gonna use it.

4) The "carbine" model is simply the standrd length models. The 20" and longer models are "rifles" and the new 16" model is the "compact". other than the bbl length and the reciever markng, only the barrel band differes on the models. The compact of course also has a shorter length of pull stock design.

5) For the price, might as well buy a new one. Used ones won't save you very much anyways. Even used they get close to new prices just becasue so many people buy them just for the recievers to build up.

Now, after all that...I'd think maybe starting with a standard carbine model of maybe the rifle. It'll come with a scope mount and sights. As interst rows you can add a scope (Simmons .22 mag series is good and inexpensive). If there continues to be interest. You can add another and your wife or son or both as well s you can customize and build them up as you choose. There's a nearly endless amount of parts or them. Each of you can have thier own unique 10/22. Be a fun project especially with your son.

As aulrich said, hang out and do some reading over on RFC. LOTS of info and inspiration.

CDA · « **Reply #3 on:** February 10, 2006, 10:45:13 AM »

Thanks for the input so far.

CDA

armory414 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 23, 2006, 09:06:49 AM »

Don't discount used ones. I've bought them from the local gun shop for $75.

CDA · « **Reply #5 on:** March 21, 2006, 02:34:07 AM »

I am still looking at the 10/22's. I looked a Wal-mart model and the action appeared to be painted silver rather than stainless. I was at another store this weekend and looked at the one there and it appeared to have a stainless action. Does anyone know if Ruger is now painting the action on the Wal-mart 10/22?

Keith L · « **Reply #6 on:** March 21, 2006, 05:25:14 AM »

I think the receiver on all 10/22s is powder coated alloy. I have a newer one and an older one and they are both coated black. The paint job is better on the older one.

Doc T · « **Reply #7 on:** March 22, 2006, 05:17:39 AM »

Jim Clark Jr. at www.clarkcustomguns.com does a great trigger job (and just about anything else) on a 10/22 for $65. He even offers it in three different weight ranges. I can personally vouch for his work.

K.K · « **Reply #8 on:** March 29, 2006, 03:41:45 PM »

My stock 10/22 has always shot very well right out of the box. Despite putting a folding stock and running many 25 round mags through it, the barrell still shoots well. The great thing is that there are so many aftermarket do-dads for it. Next I'm getting a good bull barrell and stock and scoping the gun for target and varmint shooting. I don't hink that you can go wrong with a 10/22 in any configuration.

BlkHawk73 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 01, 2006, 01:15:02 AM »

Quote from: CDA

I am still looking at the 10/22's. I looked a Wal-mart model and the action appeared to be painted silver rather than stainless. I was at another store this weekend and looked at the one there and it appeared to have a stainless action. Does anyone know if Ruger is now painting the action on the Wal-mart 10/22?

Both blued and "stainless" models use the exact same reciever. They are aluminum. The "K" designation doesn't neccessarily mean stainless but rather silver. The bbl is stainless. The ecievers are either powdercoated blued color or get a sort of clearcoating for the silver ones.

GRIMJIM · « **Reply #10 on:** April 09, 2006, 11:26:41 AM »

just ordered a fajen stock and bull barrel set from midway. the gun shoots great now, am curious to see if it gets any better. how do you send in the guns for a trigger job? do you disassemble it and send in the trigger group only or the whole rifle?
thanks in advance,
jim

Keith L · « **Reply #11 on:** April 09, 2006, 11:34:16 AM »

If you can change the barrel on a 10-22 a trigger job is not that much harder. Most of the parts sellers provide instructons, and all you need to do is take your time and follow directions. Good luck and have some fun with it.

darrell8937 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 22, 2006, 06:08:51 PM »

I think it is best to start a young new shooter with a single shot or a bolt. It slows things down a bit and gives them more time to work on trigger pull, sight picture. breathing etc. blasting away is not the point. I think open sight are the place to start, A ruger 10/22 is certainly fine in most all its configurations. I would load one at a time for a while. In a used gun ,, the mags seem to be the weak point. They are only 14 bucks at walmart if needed. Or at least they were last one I bought.. The 10/22 is fairly accurate but can be eaisly beat in the same price range buy most bolts and leveractions. I think every youngster propely trained and diciplined of good heart should have a Henry 22 lr.

younghunter12 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 23, 2006, 07:14:17 PM »

What I got is the 10/22 standard carbine. I don't have any complaints. It's light and handy. Plus the ammo is very cheap so you can plink 500 rds and it only costs $9. Alec

GRIMJIM · « **Reply #14 on:** May 25, 2006, 04:56:13 PM »

checked out rimfirecentral, and look what they made me do!

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