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04-01-2017, 09:34 PM
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Bought myself Ruger 10/22. Now what?
As the title says, I bought myself a Ruger 10/22 (the basic model). I haven't owned a 22 in years and never a Ruger. Figured, I would shoot some bunnies, maybe an occasional bird, as well as some cheap fun shooting.
For the folks familiar with this particular gun: any ammo I should be avoiding? Why? Any brand preference? Why?
Also looking at the scopes now. Initially, I was thinking to get the Nikon P-Rimfire, but now I am not sure if the price is justified for such a gun. Simmons is cheap, but is it really that good as people say? I know their binoculars are not that good, to say the least, so why would a 60-dollar scope be great? Is it really good or is it good for what you get for your $60? Any other scopes to consider? I am still leaning towards the Nikon. Anyone knows how often the P-Rimfire goes on sale in Cabela's and what's the sale price?
Appreciate it, folks.
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04-01-2017, 09:38 PM
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Who says Simmons is a great scope? I would go Nixon myself.
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04-01-2017, 10:14 PM
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No one I know in real life, so to speak. Lots of people on the Internet swear by Simmons though. I figured it can't be any good at all and that is why I asked.
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04-01-2017, 10:25 PM
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Nikon, Leopold, Bushnell, etc. They all make good rimfire scopes. Pick one that fits your budget and you like the look of and go.
As for the ammo, Federal Automatch, American Eagle hollow points, CCI standard or high velocity, sly, basically anything that is not sub sonic. Buy 50 of each that you want to test out and try them all. What works in mine may not work well in yours.
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04-01-2017, 10:34 PM
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Hello there, Great guns... they will most likely eat any thing you feed them, like the fed 525 packs myself, some Winchester ammo is kinda crap though and doesn't shoot that well, just the mag problem now... 
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04-01-2017, 11:06 PM
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Mine shoots CCI mini mags really good, and I would go with a Nikon Rimfires with BDC. Can't go wrong. Great scope worth the little investment.
Leupold rimfire scopes are nice
I don't know about those scorpion scopes with the 22lr turrets. They don't look very good quality but maybe worth a try.
I've also noticed optics are cheaper at P& D than Cabelas or WSS. My last 2 scopes I bought at P&D.. and saved a bit of cash.
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04-02-2017, 06:04 AM
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I used federal bulk ammo in mine with no hiccups at all, accurate enough for gophers.
Sold that rifle and now I wish I had kept it.
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04-02-2017, 07:30 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Songdog270
Hello there, Great guns... they will most likely eat any thing you feed them, like the fed 525 packs myself, some Winchester ammo is kinda crap though and doesn't shoot that well, just the mag problem now...
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Mine eats and spits the Feds with no issues, 5 hits in a quarter at 50 paces, have taken squirrels to yotes with it no problem, through it into a butler creek synthetic stock many, many moons ago, run a standard bushnell 4X scope on it but have had a 3-9x40 tasco prior to.
This rifle will work hard for you with no issues plus you have a very large selection of modifications if you want to your new rifle.
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04-02-2017, 07:54 AM
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Get a good scope!
That is a great .22 I shoot ours all the time at the gophers out the back door. If the ammo will get the bullet out there (I am shooting vipers) you need a scope that will do the job.
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04-03-2017, 03:16 PM
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Simmons
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Originally Posted by elkhunter11
Who says Simmons is a great scope? I would go Nixon myself.
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I say it's a good scope for a 22.oh yah 
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05-14-2017, 02:17 AM
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[QUOTE=elkhunter11;3508121]Who says Simmons is a great scope? I would go Nixon myself.[/Q
wrong post
Last edited by JD848; 05-14-2017 at 02:29 AM.
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04-01-2017, 10:34 PM
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I have always found cci mini mags to run really well with a 10/22.
I have a buddy with the Nikon rimfire scope and he loves it. I always wanted one of the little Leupold 2-7x33 scopes for mine but haven't been able to justify the money for that rifle.
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04-05-2017, 02:11 PM
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I've got two of the 10/22 targets, one with a Bushnell dusk and dawn 3-9x40, the other with a redfield 2-7x32. The Redfield is extremely clear but I like the bushnell for that little extra magnification. I shoot whatever's cheapest for ammo. Ground squirrels don't care. Although I've never asked their opinion.
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