10/22 maintenance?

[lone-wolf]

I never clean the barrel on mine. So far the accuracy on mine is minute of clay pigeon. But I my to hunt and plink. It could be minute of side of barn for all I care.
If I want accuracy, I'd go bolt action and not semi.

 

[GIGGIDY]

Well depends on what you want to do with one, if all your going to do is shoot the smallest possible group on paper then the 10/22 is not for you. If you want to customize then the 10/22 is awesome and you can get a nice accurate gun with some money and time. If your looking to shoot MOG (minute of gopher) then there is absolutely nothing wrong with the 10/22. I have owned two, both were/are stock and shot well enough to have some fun "hunting" gophers. If I do my part, there is no reason to miss a gopher sized target.

 

[AWOL]

As I have said before, my 29 year old 10/22 looks and shoots as new and never jams...

Nuff said.

 

[rodclarke]

I bought a marlin 795 last summer and it will shoot a 1" group of five at 50 yards using yellow jackets. I am very impressed with this .22. It was also very cheap at about $150. That is why I am dissappointed with the rugers I have owned.

 

[lone-wolf]

I always thought those 795s sounded like a great buy. Some extra features that the 10/22s don't have as well.

 

[mikeelliot]

My 10/22 is 29 years old, has fired at least 5000 rounds & looks and shoots like brand new "mint".

Wow. You dont shoot much. Mine is 9 months old and has roughly 2000 rds through her.

I clean it after each gopher outing. 500+rds.

Takes 5-10mins. I usally check my rings and mounts make sure they are tight, wipe it down and put it away.