Why ruger 10/22.....
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southwest maddog
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I have had many 10/22's and like them. But have a look at the Marlin 795.
Why 10/22? Good question. Probably the huge aftermarket, as someone else pointed out. I've seen VERY few of them I'd actually want, and the one I bought new (to see what the hype was about) end up being a total piece of s**t. I know they're all not like that, but to me...a good bolt gun is by FAR a superior choice in every possible way.
I'd second taking a look at the Marlin 795.
If you're looking to do a lot of aftermarket modifications then the 10/22 is your best bet, but if you're looking for something that is less expensive and more accurate out the box with minimal aftermarket modification possibilities then I highly recommend checking out the Marlin Model 795. I went with the Marlin as my first .22 rifle and my friends that have their 10/22s prefer shooting my Marlin. An added bonus is there is no current issue with the 25 round mags for the Marlin either.
If you're looking to do a lot of aftermarket modifications then the 10/22 is your best bet, but if you're looking for something that is less expensive and more accurate out the box with minimal aftermarket modification possibilities then I highly recommend checking out the Marlin Model 795. I went with the Marlin as my first .22 rifle and my friends that have their 10/22s prefer shooting my Marlin. An added bonus is there is no current issue with the 25 round mags for the Marlin either.
wayupnorth
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ive had nothing but excellent shooting with all of mine for the last 40 years.
ive picked up other brands and such but i always go back to my 10/22's.
i think a lot of it also has to do with being able to work on them.
they are really simple as far as a semi auto goes.
once you take the time and sit down and disassemble one and see how it runs you can pretty much trouble shoot and fix any issue you may have on your own.
and with that knowledge you can start to build and tweak.
and the flawless 10 round rotary mags.
win win.
ive picked up other brands and such but i always go back to my 10/22's.
i think a lot of it also has to do with being able to work on them.
they are really simple as far as a semi auto goes.
once you take the time and sit down and disassemble one and see how it runs you can pretty much trouble shoot and fix any issue you may have on your own.
and with that knowledge you can start to build and tweak.
and the flawless 10 round rotary mags.
win win.
The 10/22’s I had were always reliable, too bad we can’t use the 25 round mags anymore. I recently ran across a savage A22 semi auto and notice butler creek made 25round mags for them. I wonder if the savage is reliable and accurate.
If you're new to the sport, buy a 10/22. If you don't you'll just want one later anyway, and if you ever want to sell it everyone will buy it, 'cause you can never have too many. For the money nothing else comes close; as others have mentioned the flush rotary mag is a real benefit, I've found when hunting gophers off a sandbag rest the longer mags get in the way. Yes there are bolt rifles that are more accurate, but most of the good ones are double the price, and when you're new to the sport cost is important (you can spend more on ammo!).
This.
In my experience, a 597 is more accurate of a semi auto, but less aftermarket (you just have to lube and properly tension the bolt).
10/22 is a nice enough rifle.
For the price, a Savage Mk II will be more accurate, but is a bolt rifle.
Welcome to the sport, as someone said, might as well buy it and try it, you'll want one eventually, sorta like a Glock.
You can always sell it later if it's not for you.
