Remington 597 target or Ruger 10/22 target or Savage 64 Target /w SS bull barrels

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I'm thinking of picking up a(or two) 22 LR rifle.

I really like the looks of the SS bull barrels, and even though I love tinkering with things, I would like a straight from factory good semi auto.

At my gun club, someone let me shoot his 10/22 with some sort of tactical looking kit with red-dot. i really liked it. and rifle allows one to shoot at more places, rather than being "restricted" to indoor/short ranges.

Even though i like tactical looks, i don't necessarily love it, and in the 10/22 photo thread, my eyes feast on 10/22's with colourful laminate stock and thumb holes.. (thanks for that, guys, really.. like i have nothing else to spend money on..:rockOn: )

things important are
1. obviously, accuracy ..
2. ease of maintenance, how it comes apart, put back together, easy to clean etc.
3. reliability.. stuff breaking is painful..

all 3 of my prospect seem to be around $500, so that's my budget.

what would you choose and why?

as a side question, why ARE 10/22's so popular? besides being able to turn into anything you can imagine? looks like Remingtons and Savages are just as good, from online reviews and things.
 
hometownhero said:
10/22's are the honda civic of guns. There are more parts then you can shake a stick at. Thats why they are so popular.
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i don't think that's a compliment. :p ;)

but yeah, .. there does seem to be quite a LOT of aftermarket parts for Ruger..

not necessarily bad thing, but something i don't need, as I will probably keep it stock, except scope and stuff.
 
10/22 is the only one with reliable hicap mags.

597 trigger is terrible.

The Savage 64 TRR looks really cool, but lack of hi cap mags, and parts, coupled with the fact it really doesn't seem comfortable except prone or on a bench is a deal breaker.

Ruger 10/22 Target Tactical would be the way to go IMHO. Lots of parts to improve minor things like trigger pull, and looks cool as hell with the short heavy barrel. It will cost a little over 500 but comes with a bipod.

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Now I will say that I sold this gun, after I just couldn't get it to group any better then 1/2 inch at 50m. Typically standard velocity target ammo doesn't work well in semi, and my new Savage MK II FV bolt gun shoots much better!

If you want accuracy, and to shoot for the tightest groups possible BUY A BOLT GUN! ;)
 
mlehtovaara said:
Now I will say that I sold this gun, after I just couldn't get it to group any better then 1/2 inch at 50m. Typically standard velocity target ammo doesn't work well in semi, and my new Savage MK II FV bolt gun shoots much better!

If you want accuracy, and to shoot for the tightest groups possible BUY A BOLT GUN! ;)
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but that's really good!!! :eek: how good should it be?

i actually looked for Ruger 10/22 Tactical Target, but just couldn't find it anywhere.

I am ordering a marlin heavy barrel bolt. :p

Local WSS i think has Remington 597 target in stock.
 
mlehtovaara said:
1/4 inch 5 shot groups at 50m is acceptable for a bolt gun in .22 lr. :p
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....i didn't even know that was possible. :eek:

anyway, one thing i do know that i don't like about 10/22 is no "last round slide hold open"...

and 597 has that... but i guess 597 TVP isn't really a good value? but that supposedly has teflon coated internals. hmm..

maybe mk ii btvs?.. ahh... too many choices.
 
My humble opinion
If you want a project gun with more available looks than Mr potatoe head
the 10/22 is your choice but get ready to sink lots of money into it to get it
accurate.
Next 597 almost bought one of these was looking at that and a savage mark2
not as many accesories as the 10/22 but more accurate out of the box.
Then i heard a buzz around about a Marlin XT fraction of the cost of any of the above you can literally buy 2 before you hit the retail on the others.
And here's the kicker it a tack driver right out of the box.
So unless you want a bright blue space age stock with bells whistles and and lazers then save your money get good groups at the range and put the money into a good scope to put on your new Marlin XT

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There is a reason for the 10/22 having so many aftermarket components avalible. Companies dont make them if there is no profit in it. It has been around since the 1960's with very few changes and is still selling strong today. They must be doing something right.
 
I'll leave my Marlin 795 opinion out of this discussion :) but if you like a semi for target work, you're making a compromise right out of the gate. You can buy a really accurate (out of the box) .22lr bolt action for roughly 1/2 of what a 10/22 target will cost you. If you like a semi, and want to go that route, then to each his own. If little, tiny groups are your ultimate goal though...and you want the shortest/lowest hassle route to get there, get a bolt-action.

If you want to spend a little more cash, maybe consider one of these;

http://www.cabelas.ca/index.cfm?pageID=71&section=1187&ID=5536
 
.22LRGUY said:
I'll leave my Marlin 795 opinion out of this discussion :) but if you like a semi for target work, you're making a compromise right out of the gate. You can buy a really accurate (out of the box) .22lr bolt action for roughly 1/2 of what a 10/22 target will cost you. If you like a semi, and want to go that route, then to each his own. If little, tiny groups are your ultimate goal though...and you want the shortest/lowest hassle route to get there, get a bolt-action.

If you want to spend a little more cash, maybe consider one of these;

http://www.cabelas.ca/index.cfm?pageID=71&section=1187&ID=5536
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Couldnt agree more The Marlin XT is a bolt .but i also have the marlin 795 semi another great gun
 
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