10/22's

[Varmintmist]

I know people like them, I have no experience with them.

What I would like to do is get one, set it up with a spare 1-4 scope and shoot it indoor offhand over the winter to get range time in before service rifle starts in the NE. That and I wouldnt mind having a 22 that has a magazine of any sort.

Can I expect a base model to shoot MOA or close enough that I can actually see what I am doing if I call a 10 and get an 8 it is my fault, not due to the rifle just landing the shot there. Understanding that accuracy is ammo driven with 22lr's, is that to much to ask?

[shotgunshooter3]

As best as I can recall, my base 10/22 shot about 1-1.5" at 50 yards when I did my part. So 2-3 MOA. I can't remember what ammo that was with.

The real challenge here is resisting modding them. They're even easier than AR's. Mine currently sports a 16" ER Shaw match barrel, and I sold the MagPul X-22 it was in but it will probably end up in a KRG Bravo or Boyds soon enough.

[CPJ 2.0]

As best as I can recall, my base 10/22 shot about 1-1.5" at 50 yards when I did my part. So 2-3 MOA. I can't remember what ammo that was with.

The real challenge here is resisting modding them. They're even easier than AR's. Mine currently sports a 16" ER Shaw match barrel, and I sold the MagPul X-22 it was in but it will probably end up in a KRG Bravo or Boyds soon enough.

That.




But, I’d try and find an older model. Because I hate the plastic trigger assembly.

DO NOT BUY the Ruger upgraded trigger. It’s far too expensive for a mediocre trigger. And fudge Ruger for not just including it to begin with. It’s insulting. Anyway.

[CPJ 2.0]

And for what you are doing with it, a box stock model would be sufficient. No need to pimp it.

[Bigslug]

Yep. They're decent enough to give reasonable feedback, but there's little sense in going down the full-pimp road with one. Maybe get the trigger and sights to where they sort of mimic the service rifle and leave it at that.

Assuming the service rifle is an AR platform, you might do better with one of the AR .22 LR's with true AR-15 control placement so you can run it with identical sling, stock settings, practice your reloads, etc...

[Diver43]

As said you can go full out with upgrades. If anything do the at home trigger job. I had never done on and @CPJ walked me through it. Came out much better than stock but still safe

[Varmintmist]

Yep. They're decent enough to give reasonable feedback, but there's little sense in going down the full-pimp road with one. Maybe get the trigger and sights to where they sort of mimic the service rifle and leave it at that.

Assuming the service rifle is an AR platform, you might do better with one of the AR .22 LR's with true AR-15 control placement so you can run it with identical sling, stock settings, practice your reloads, etc...

Thought about that, however the ar style 22lr dedicated platforms that I have seen leave a lot to be desired. All are M4 and trying to be as light as possible. Might be the best case to get a 22lr dedicated upper with a 1/16. The cmmg conversion is OK from my experiance but not real happy through my bbl. Talking with people they are good in a 1/8 using subsonics, havent tried it yet.

[Wambli Ska]

As long as you find ammo it likes it will do the trick for indoors. I have a Stainless totally stock gun that puts Remington Thunderbolts into a jagged hole if I do my part and the way I see it they are easy to modify to get sling attachments etc to feel like a big gun.

[Varmintmist]

Feeling the pull by the ruger precision 22lr. I can run a bolt, the chassis is similar, able to add a sling, solves the feed questions, reviews are all good, adj trigger....

[shotgunshooter3]

They're a good bit steeper than the Ruger offerings, but for your use a CLE dedicated .22 upper might be worth the investment.

https://compasslake.com/product-categor ... ete-upper/

[Varmintmist]

They're a good bit steeper than the Ruger offerings, but for your use a CLE dedicated .22 upper might be worth the investment.

https://compasslake.com/product-categor ... ete-upper/

1k for part of a 22... Yep looked at that and I am sure it is as good as anything out there.... but its 1K...... The ones sold by PSA are interesting, though the accuracy seems just OK, and a lot of remarks on feed and out of battery ignition...

[sakodude]

Feeling the pull by the ruger precision 22lr. I can run a bolt, the chassis is similar, able to add a sling, solves the feed questions, reviews are all good, adj trigger....

Never been a fan of the chassis style rifles but have to admit, every time I pick up one of the Ruger precision rimfires I get a little more interested.

[Diver43]

Feeling the pull by the ruger precision 22lr. I can run a bolt, the chassis is similar, able to add a sling, solves the feed questions, reviews are all good, adj trigger....

Never been a fan of the chassis style rifles but have to admit, every time I pick up one of the Ruger precision rimfires I get a little more interested.

Fishhead has a RP in .22 mag and it's Lazer accurate and a blast to shoot at 100 yards

[jbp-ohio]

If you aren't going to do anything with it, the Savage auto's have a better rep for accuracy.

[jkp]

I have a Ruger PR in .17HMR and have been pleased with its performance. For the $ it's a great rifle.

[Japhy]

This looks great. But it’s a bolt
Adjustable stock, adjustable trigger, comes with scope rail.
https://ruger.com/products/precisionRim ... /8400.html

[12th Man]

I have a few .22's and like three bricks in my stable (gun safe) of ammo for plinking. I have a Ruger 10/22 with an old Zeiss fixed 6X scope on it, my pop's 1930's single shot Remington Target Master and my 1960 Belgium Browning .22 SA22. As I refer to it as the sexist 22 ever made. I love shooting and plinking with my .22's. The kids and grandkids love shooting them two. Out of the three, the Ruger 10/22 rarely gets taken out of the stable and shot. It shoots and functions really well, just no one seems to care for it. The most preferred 22 when it comes to shooting is the Browning. Everyone just loves it, especially the grandkids . My youngest and I can get into a semi serious competition/bragging rights for best groups at 50 yards using my pops old Remington Target Master. Open sights, it's just really fun to shoot.

Twenty five or thirty years ago, I kicked the idea of pimping the 10/22. New barrel, stock and trigger job. It was fairly inexpensive back them. Just never got around to it. It really is a lot fun to shoot. However, when you have other 22's in the stable, she rarely gets ridden.

[Elk Creek]

I have had several 10/22’s over the years. I have a 70’s vintage sporter that has a midway “match” barrel with a sporter profile that will shoot 3/4”-1/2” at 50 yards. I really like it. It doesn’t get shot as much as it should. They are Lego simple for modification and the parts are endless! You can easily have one a grand into one before you realize it. For that kind of cash you can have all kinds of great 22’s…..

[Varmintmist]

I have a 22 that I grew up with. The same one my father got as a kid when he ran a trap line during ww2. It is one of those that I pick up and hit what I aim at. It shoots 3/4 of an inch to the right at 50 yards, always has, always will. Middle of chupmunk if he is facing right, off his nose if he is facing left, not a problem. However it is a single shot no mag bolt action Win 67 with buckhorns. Not really anything like the platform I am using and if I get into CMP shoots in the winter, it will be a real bear to shoot a rapid fire standing with.

[Justsomedude]

My vote is for an air rifle of the pcp kind. Less noise, less lead exposure and more accurate.

[Varmintmist]

cant compete with...

[Varmintmist]

Pulled the trigger on the RP rimfire. Should be in next week

[Justsomedude]

Ah, I thought you were just wanting trigger time.

[Elk Creek]

Pulled the trigger on the RP rimfire. Should be in next week

Good move!! Looking at one of those too!

[CPJ 2.0]

Pulled the trigger on the RP rimfire. Should be in next week

Good choice. Much better than the 10-22. They are really nice actions.