10/22 oh the choices, need help

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I am Looking to get a Ruger 10/22 but I am having a hard I’m figuring out which model to buy (this will be my first gun so it has to be special :p ). On the Ruger website there are 13 different models ranging form synthetic stock to laminate and wood sticks. Blued steal and stainless steal finishes.

It’s enough to make my head spin!

Currently I am leaning towards the K10/22RPF because it has a black synthetic stock and stainless steal finish, however, I’m not sure what a synthetic stock entails (like is it strong and will it last?)

I want to be able to add a scope and maybe mod the trigger, as well as having a 30 round magazine.

Any advice would be appreciated.

http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/FAProdResults?function=famid&famid=39
 
Actually, I would suggest getting the cheapest model in whatever finish you like. It will be perfectly fine for plinking right out of the box, but with the money you save you will be able to get a jumpstart on building your own "ultimate". At a minimum, everybody seems to install a Volquartsen target hammer and a polyurethane buffer of some kind. After that, you can shop around for a custom stock and/or a killer barrel. Check out rimfirecentral.com for tons of ideas before you settle for a high-priced factory "custom" that isn't very accurate.

Enjoy the experience!
 
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Stainless/synthetic would be a good place to "start". If you don't upgrade, you'll have a fine look'n gun... if you choose to upgrade, you have a fine receiver to tinker with. ;)
 
As Canfire stated, if you're going to shoot it right out of the box and just use it for plinking any model will do. However, if you plan on building an ultimate try looking for a used one. You're going to end up gutting everything anyways.
 
jonkz said:
I am Looking to get a Ruger 10/22 but I am having a hard I’m figuring out which model to buy (this will be my first gun so it has to be special :p ). On the Ruger website there are 13 different models ranging form synthetic stock to laminate and wood sticks. Blued steal and stainless steal finishes.

It’s enough to make my head spin!

Currently I am leaning towards the K10/22RPF because it has a black synthetic stock and stainless steal finish, however, I’m not sure what a synthetic stock entails (like is it strong and will it last?)

I want to be able to add a scope and maybe mod the trigger, as well as having a 30 round magazine.

Any advice would be appreciated.

http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/FAProdResults?function=famid&famid=39
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Hey kiddo,

I would like to point you in the right direction... If you are planning to get a 10/22 chance's are you want it because it's the most versatile fun gun around.
Take it from me... If for one second, you don't think that once you get your paws on your first 10/22 that your main goal in life will not become to trick the F*&$ outta your new toy, you are in denial my friend...hahaha.

Seriously though, you should start with the cheapest 10/22 you can find.... there are plenty of parts floating around and you will be able to modify it accordining to your budget. I would recommend getting a blued action/barrel and wood stock. The wood stock has a street value, the synthetic does not. When you finaly decide to buy a custom stock for it, you will get some $$$ for your wooden stock. (You can also build your own custom stock much easier with a wooden stock.)

The Blue action, is actually painted Aluminum...it can be stripped and made to look exactly like the stainless steel version. The reason I recommend getting blued action, is because they are usually cheaper.

Have a look at www.rimfirecentral.com ,there you will find out everything you need to know about your 10/22.
 
deluxe

Buy the deluxe, the wood is nicer, there is no barrel band, and you get a rubber buttpad. You can buy an aftermarket sporter barrel and not need to buy a different stock. I own both modified and a deluxe and the walnut stock on my deluxe will not get replaced. Unless the you go for the 10/22t, the workings are the same in all models, just the stock and color are different. So you just need to decide which color and what stock you like. Go somewhere where they have all or most models and physically look at them to see which catchs your fancy, then buy one. Just my .02, Mark.
 
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The Blue action, is actually painted Aluminum...it can be stripped and made to look exactly like the stainless steel version. The reason I recommend getting blued action, is because they are usually cheaper.
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Roger that - I stripped mine down to the bare aluminum and just left it that way. Looks waay better that way than with the flaking off black paint.
 
I got a 10/22 yesterday, it’s a wood stock with stainless steal. I love playing with it.

I occurred to me that since it has never been shot before is there some kind of process I should do before I first shoot it? Such as clean it?

Also I read somewhere on these forums that you need to sight in the sights... What the hell does that mean?

This is my first gun so any help would be appreciated! :eek:
 
Yes you should clean it. At the very least run a bore-snake down the barrel a few times.

Others may suggest taking the receiver apart, cleaning the bolt, lightly oiling and reassembling. You can read up on how to take it apart and put it back together again over on []www.rimfirecentral.com[], but thousands of people didn't/don't do that so it's up to you.

Sighting in the sights is where you set up a piece of paper and aim at the bullseye for several shots. Even if the bullets are missing the bullseye (say, low and to the right) you keep aiming at the bullseye. Once you are getting consistant groups (which may take trying several different kinds of ammo), then you adjust your sights so that the bullets actually hit where you are aiming.

Some people sight their 10/22 in at 25 yards, others 50 yards, others at 59 yards. If you are going to be doing nothing but shooting targets at the same distance every time, then you should sight it in for whatever distance that is.
 
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Heres what ive got.
I bought a lightly used International model. I dont think they offer it anymore but if you can find em they are very cool. All the internal parts are swapped for volsquarten's which i think is a must since ive shot my buddies in stock and its a really stiff pull. Lots of guys are fine with them but im picky.
Im satisfied with the accuracy of the barrel since its my plinker only so i bought some other bits for it. Glow sites, see through mounts and a scope. This thing is so much fun.You might as well order some high capacity mags off the start as well. If you are looking for insane accuracy buy a target barrel from green mountain. I never did this since ive got a marlin which is a real tack driver and so very cheap. One more thing a synthetic stock is tough. Ive got em on other rifles but personally i prefer wood.
I wish this would have been my first 22. Good choice to start with.
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One thing I plan to do with the soon to be mine 10/22 is go to the range with at least 1 brick if not 2 bricks of ammo (federal bulk). Nor really to break in the barrel but to break in the action. I have been reading on RFC that the action needs 500 to 1000 rounds to smooth out. After that the accuracy testing starts.
 
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