Ok, what's the diff?

[FlyingHigh]

I'm looking at getting a 10/22. I'm trying to figure out the difference between the standard version and the target version. I really like the looks of the target version. So what difference does the bull barrel make?

 

[Allstone]

The thicker bull barrel won't have its accuracy affected as much as heat builds up when you are shooting a lot of rounds. The target model also has an upgraded trigger group, I believe...someone correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[hedgehog]

yes it does , but its not much better then stock.

save you money and get one of the cheaper models. when the 10/22 bug bites you'll be changing out the barrel/stock / trigger ect..... trust me

 

[22lr]

You will never get an accuracy that comes with heavy barrel out of any sporter/ hunting models with thin barrels. Wheather you better off with target model or HB that you will buy from other source is another matter, one way or another you will have to get heavy barrel if you want some kind of accuracy. Difference is like 5" groups at 100 yds shrinking to 1.25".

 

[Ross B.]

You will never get an accuracy that comes with heavy barrel out of any sporter/ hunting models with thin barrels.

Oh..., one should never say never.

http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=194242

 

[Wrong Way]

You will never get an accuracy that comes with heavy barrel out of any sporter/ hunting models with thin barrels. Wheather you better off with target model or HB that you will buy from other source is another matter, one way or another you will have to get heavy barrel if you want some kind of accuracy. Difference is like 5" groups at 100 yds shrinking to 1.25".

Incorrect.
Barrel wall thickness has so little to do with accuracy it's laughable. Chamber, crown, and harmonics are what actually have a signifigant impact on accuracy, wherein all a HB does is take heat better....and to be honest a .22 rimfire wont generate heat levels to take advantage of the added bulk. The only purppose for an HB on a rimfire is for forward weighting, lending stability off the bench...thats IT.

Heres a little tidbbit: The most accurate rifle I own is a 7/08 mod 700 mountain rifle.
Thats right, a pencil thin lightweight barrel that will put two shots into the same hole at 100m. Granted, the third always opens up because of the barrel getting hot, but still, I'm getting F class accuracy from a mountain rifle!

 

[Oddbawl]

I had a 10/22t, and it was pretty good out of the box, (though the trigger sucked) but I got bored fast... It depends on what you want, I like tinkering, and if I had to do it again, I'd buy the cheapest 10/22 possible and build one with a better stock, barrel etc. I find it more fun that way. The Ts look cool, but you can build one with aftermarket parts that'll look much cooler. You're already going to have to add a few things like a mag release and do trigger work on a T. If you can find a used bone stock 10/22 and tweak it, you can probably come in at around the same price as a T, and have a custom rig.

 

[FlyingHigh]

Thanks for the info guys. I think I'm gonna take the advice and get a cheaper model. And then build the #### outta it.

 

[ontgunner]

yes it does , but its not much better then stock.

save you money and get one of the cheaper models. when the 10/22 bug bites you'll be changing out the barrel/stock / trigger ect..... trust me

Or... save a bunch of cash by buying a Remington 597, add VQ hammer and extractor and you'll have a sweet tack driver and still have cash for a few bricks of ammo!

 

[Wrong Way]

Or... save a bunch of cash by buying a Remington 597, add VQ hammer and extractor and you'll have a sweet tack driver and still have cash for a few bricks of ammo!

X2! But it'll be way more than a few bricks worth of cash left over.....10/22=230, barrel = 250, stock =150, exctractor, etc. etc. ,60.00+

But a 597: 160, add a VQ hammer and extractor: 60.00

Ruger: 690
597: 220
or do the right thing up front and spend 600 on a T/C benchmark rifle...sweeeeeeet!