Thoughts on the ruger 10/22

[Theohemmaway]

Before I go buy a .22 just curious what you guys think about the ruger 10/22 I haven’t really heard anything bad. But I’m on the line if I shall just buy a .22 or 22-250 more less something to shoot small game.

[Kurt505]

It’s the standard for which all other semi auto 22’s are judge on.

Everyone should own at least one of them imo.

[Coiloil37]

As your new you should get a .22 first because trigger time is trigger time and a .22 is cheap to shoot. The center fire varmint rifle can come later.

I had a 10/22 for a long time. They’re fun but not extremely accurate. Mine would put five on a toonie at 30ish yards. I then bought a CZ 452 and it displaced the 10/22 from my safe. I would rather cycle the bolt and hit everything I shoot at then have the odd miss because the rifle wasn’t as accurate as it could of been. Almost all of my chickens are shot in the head at that 30ish yard mark so I wanted something accurate. This is ten rounds from my cz at 30-35 yards.



The other advantage to starting with a bolt is you’ll need to learn to shoot properly to hit stuff instead of shooting quickly. Not that shooting quickly isn’t fun but it’s not the best way to start.


Here’s what I mean by chickens.

[Smokinyotes]

1993 I bought a Ruger 10/22. I shot over 1400 gophers with it that year. Never cleaned it once until the following spring.

[npbra]

Bought my first 10/22 in 1985 and have had one ever since. Currently have 3. Very reliable and accurate enough to have fun with or hunt with.

[Theohemmaway]

Originally Posted by Coiloil37

As your new you should get a .22 first because trigger time is trigger time and a .22 is cheap to shoot. The center fire varmint rifle can come later.

I had a 10/22 for a long time. They’re fun but not extremely accurate. Mine would put five on a toonie at 30ish yards. I then bought a CZ 452 and it displaced the 10/22 from my safe. I would rather cycle the bolt and hit everything I shoot at then have the odd miss because the rifle wasn’t as accurate as it could of been. Almost all of my chickens are shot in the head at that 30ish yard mark so I wanted something accurate. This is ten rounds from my cz at 30-35 yards.



The other advantage to starting with a bolt is you’ll need to learn to shoot properly to hit stuff instead of shooting quickly. Not that shooting quickly isn’t fun but it’s not the best way to start.


Here’s what I mean by chickens.

Haha, I’m taking all your advice in lemme tell yeah! I was check bolt action .22 aswell an then again not sure who makes a decent rifle for the bolt style!

[Theohemmaway]

Originally Posted by Smokinyotes

1993 I bought a Ruger 10/22. I shot over 1400 gophers with it that year. Never cleaned it once until the following spring.

That’s crazy, you still have it kicking around ?

[Theohemmaway]

Has anyone shot the takedown?

[BCROB]

10/22 is a great starter ,
if you had a few more bucks I’d go the CZ 452 bolt

I may have 1 of each for sale soon , the CZ has a heavy barrel, accuracy is amazing

[Coiloil37]

Originally Posted by Theohemmaway

Haha, I’m taking all your advice in lemme tell yeah! I was check bolt action .22 aswell an then again not sure who makes a decent rifle for the bolt style!

This where I would probably start and end if I was looking for a .22









Then I would score that leupold rimfire scope from the classifieds and throw it on top in a set of Talley rings. But, these things all cost money don’t they...

[Theohemmaway]

Originally Posted by Coiloil37

This where I would probably start and end if I was looking for a .22









Then I would score that leupold rimfire scope from the classifieds and throw it on top in a set of Talley rings. But, these things all cost money don’t they...

Everything costs money if you wanna do it right lol, not really worried about cash that bad, the ol lady might be ****ed haha have a baby that can come any day now haha

[357Maximum]

I've owned a 1022 since 1976. Since then I've owned at least 50 . Currently own 11 , some uncommon, some collectably, some customized. They are the Gold Standard of semi auto 22's.
I've also owned 10 CZ 452,453 and 455 Bolt Actions. I own zero CZ rimfires.

I do own a Cooper and a Anschutz 22 rimfire.

IF you like to mix Apple's and Oranges talk about 1022's and CZ bolt actions.

A more valid comparison is a 1022 to a Marlin 795..


Nothing replaces trigger time.

Shoot Shoot Shoot.

357

[6.5 shooter]

10/22 is fun, makes a good zombie rifle, and relatively accurate to 100 yards BUT you need to spend money on them to make them consistent. CZ out of the box is a much better bang for your bucks.

[Hawkeye]

I have always thought they were over-rated, as the accuracy is generally not that spectacular, particularly compared to a quality bolt action. Arguably, that is really comparing apples and oranges.
That said, I have a semi-auto Voere Kufstein that I have had for decades and it is quite accurate, even with cheap bulk ammo.

[Coiloil37]

Originally Posted by 357Maximum

IF you like to mix Apple's and Oranges talk about 1022's and CZ bolt actions.

A more valid comparison is a 1022 to a Marlin 795..

357

How did you get to apples and oranges? I’m not comparing a cz to a Ruger. Old bud is asking for advice before purchasing his first .22 and I gave my opinion. Which is (for those who didn’t catch it the first time) skip past the Ruger and spend the money on something like a 452. In developing a new shooters skill and confidence they’re a great little deuce deuce. Not that there is anything wrong with a 10/22 but they’re a little agricultural and I don’t have any love for them.

[score]

Everyone should have a Ruger 10/22. Tons of aftermarket parts for them if you want to play around later too. Not a lot of money either.

[shooter12]

I had one with a heavy barrel that was shooting CCIs not worse then my CZ.
I let it go long time ago and actually regret about it.

Find the ammo it likes and does not jam and you will like it.

S12

[FQ2]

Add this and your good to go


https://www.brownells.com/rifle-part...prod13845.aspx

[Theohemmaway]

Originally Posted by score

Everyone should have a Ruger 10/22. Tons of aftermarket parts for them if you want to play around later too. Not a lot of money either.

Have you heard anything good about the marlin xt22 bolt ?

[Brbpuppy]

I would go for a browning T-bolt instead.

[tool]

I have one, bought in 2008. I'm very unimpressed with the reliability, the accuracy and the cheap plastic parts.

I'd gladly trade it for a decent bolt gun any day.

[John9750]

Originally Posted by Theohemmaway

Before I go buy a .22 just curious what you guys think about the ruger 10/22 I haven’t really heard anything bad. But I’m on the line if I shall just buy a .22 or 22-250 more less something to shoot small game.

I have one and its great fun for my boys too. I have noticed they can be fussy with ammo. I use CCI and have next to no failures, Remington golden bullets are a different story. If you are looking for ultimate accuracy not that the 10/22 is bad but I would go with a bolt action. 22-250 is a whole different animal.

[Big Sky]

10/22 is a lot of fun.

Mine shoots circles around my other 22's.
Literally.

But it is a lot of fun.

[Don_Parsons]

I have 2 of the 10/22's

Not the most accurate,,, but the fun factor of them in the gopher and Coyote patch makes them worth while.

Spring badger hunting is the best.

👍

[Scottmisfits]

I’ve owned 3 or 4 now and don’t have any left. They really seem to be hit or miss. There was not really anything wrong with the ones I had, just a few things that irked me. The biggest being the lack of a last shot hold open. Dry firing on a rimfire is inherently bad for most, and if you’re not counting your shots, you will dry fire at the end of the magazine.

The bolt hold open lever is a pain, simple to modify. So simple you have to wonder why Ruger hasn’t changed it in over 50 years.

That last sentence says a lot. Not to many other rifle models, let alone rimfires will last as long as the 10/22 platform has so they must be doing something right.

I now shoot a Remington 597 16.5” heavy barrel. As does my son and my good hunting buddy. For a semi rimfire, that’s where my vote goes, 10/22 being second.

If you want a bolt like some of the guys here have suggested, I’d go Savage Mark II or B22 on the lower end. Very inexpensive but very accurate rifles as proven by the NRL22 matches in the US or the CPRS matches in Canada. Then look at the Tikka or CZ’s.

[honda610]

I bought a stainless synthetic 10/22 in 2006 have put thousands of rounds through it. Never a issue. Is it super reliable yes crazy accurate no. Consistent accurate yes. I have a 4x Leopold on it for when my uncles pasture is over run and then its gophergedden.
Gotta love 25 round mags back to back. And yes the red Gestapo say there illegal blah blah whatever.
Go buy one and let the lead fly.

[AndrewM]

Biggest question to ask yourself is do you want a semi or do you want a bolt. For a semi the 10/22 is a decent one for a decent price ($350 for a stainless at Bass pro on sale this week that you can add piles of parts to for a decent price). If you want a bolt there are a bunch of other options such as a savage, CZ or a browning Tbolt. I have CZ's and Brownings and really like both as I like the classic wood stocks. I am not a semi fan as I have young kids and I don't like the idea of always having an extra round in the chamber whether I am shooting or if they are shooting. The other issue is I tend to waste more shots on a semi as I know I can easily take a follow up shot.

[Twisted Canuck]

I have had a ss laminate 10/22 carbine for about ten or twelve years now. I love it, but I also installed a volquartsen trigger group in it and a nylon bolt buffer. That trigger makes all the difference, it's quite accurate and very fun. Topped with a Bushnell 3200 Elite 3-9x and bob's your uncle. Bolts are fun, and better accuracy....but I went with a 17 HMR to pair with the 10/22 for the gopher patch. The heavy barrel fluted ss and laminate is a perfect pair, good from 25 yards out to 250 yards. That works for me, and it's great fun.

[Theohemmaway]

Originally Posted by AndrewM

Biggest question to ask yourself is do you want a semi or do you want a bolt. For a semi the 10/22 is a decent one for a decent price ($350 for a stainless at Bass pro on sale this week that you can add piles of parts to for a decent price). If you want a bolt there are a bunch of other options such as a savage, CZ or a browning Tbolt. I have CZ's and Brownings and really like both as I like the classic wood stocks. I am not a semi fan as I have young kids and I don't like the idea of always having an extra round in the chamber whether I am shooting or if they are shooting. The other issue is I tend to waste more shots on a semi as I know I can easily take a follow up shot.

Does bass or cabelas carry them in Calgary ? I’d prefer a bolt honestly

[darren32]

They can be fairly accurate with some work.
This one like Federal automatch



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