Rugger PC
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PC Carbine is going to be a lot more expensive to feed than a 10-22. Also, if you are new to shooting, the 10-22 will get you started on marksmanship with much cheaper .22 ammo before you blow of a lot of more expensive 9mm. Finally, you will probably keep the 10-22 anyway and then buy a PC Carbine or you could easily sell it if you did not want it anymore.
For a range gun punching holes in paper?
Pretty easy decision economically. The entry level PC will cost you $8-900 for the gun, the entry level 10/22 can be had for half that. To run them the 9mm target ammo sells for about 50 cents per shot, the .22lr - 10 cents a shot so close to half price for the gun and 5 shots for the price of 1 if you choose a 22
I have both and 9 times out of 10 it is the 10/22 that gets the range time because I can shoot all day for pennies on the dollar.
Pretty easy decision economically. The entry level PC will cost you $8-900 for the gun, the entry level 10/22 can be had for half that. To run them the 9mm target ammo sells for about 50 cents per shot, the .22lr - 10 cents a shot so close to half price for the gun and 5 shots for the price of 1 if you choose a 22
I have both and 9 times out of 10 it is the 10/22 that gets the range time because I can shoot all day for pennies on the dollar.
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Be realistic about your budget. For either rifle, most people will want to add an optic, which then requires a mount of some kind. Add extra magazines, PPE, range accessories, range fees, etc.... It adds up pretty quickly.
Even with 22LR, it doesn't take long for the cost of ammunition to exceed the cost of the rifle. If you don't plan to shoot much, then it doesn't matter so much.
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While the 1022 is probably more practical and economical to get for a beginner , the PCC is way more gratifying.
Get both.
Get both.
If you want to learn to shoot get a bolt action and later get a 10/22 then the PC carbine.
As Geologist pointed out buy a Savage or a CZ bolt gun.
I have a couple of 10/22's that I seldom use but shoot my BSA Martini's, Anschutz, Brno, and other guns in 22.
As Geologist pointed out buy a Savage or a CZ bolt gun.
I have a couple of 10/22's that I seldom use but shoot my BSA Martini's, Anschutz, Brno, and other guns in 22.
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Personaly the pc9 is going to carry you further... it can be used in more compition sports, its much better for wacking steel, it has some ok hunting potential.
The 10/22 is going to be cheaper to run, but its going to be borring in a range setting in the long run
The 10/22 is going to be cheaper to run, but its going to be borring in a range setting in the long run
If you mean you don't need hearing protection to shoot a .22 LR rifle, I disagree. Except for just hunting with it.
With any supersonic ammunition, I agree with you.
But when shooting outdoors, with any standard/subsonic 22LR out of my 24" barrel bolt action, it is seriously quiet. Definitely no hearing protection required. Unless you have some kind of hearing sensitivity issue, I guess.
For 20" barrels, it's probably quiet enough for most people.
I was talking 'bout shooting bulk ammo, usually only coming in high velocity for the cheap stuff. And going through a brick at a sitting, or more.
Well that was a good idea. The savage seems to be a decent gun, not as changeable with parts as the 10/22 but accurate and reliable, so it will serve you well as your starter gun. Dont know much about the M&P but hickock seems to like them but so will count on you for real world review.
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I own a Savage and find it reliable and accurate. You will own it for a long time. You probably know you can get higher capacity mags than what comes with the gun. Shoot it a lot you wont wear it out. M&P is a solid PC. To ease loading the mags get a mag loader and trim the legs of the followers. Smith use the same metal mag body for three sizes of pistols and just uses different polymer bases. All three take more than a little effort to load the 10th round in them.
Take Care
Bob
