10/22 Target, what can it do?

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What: 10/22 Target Stainless with Laminate stock, cheap 3-9 Simmons scope, bulk ammo(Winchester Target).

All right... I can shot golf balls and empty 12 gauge shells at 50 yards at will.

At 100 Yards, I can keep them grouped under 4 inches when it's not too windy. Old pieces of clay left over by shotguns are going down 99% of the time in 1 shot with no wind at that distance.

It is good? Should I expect more out of it?

I want more... or less? depending on how you see it.

Should I look into changing the scope for a better one first? Better barrel? Better ammo(Lapua, ect...)?

Leave the 10/22 alone for being perfect to have some 50 yard fun and get a .223 for 100-300 yards fun?

I think I got the target shooting bug... cou:
 
I would definitely invest in some better ammo to see what that thing can do. Even the best target .22 Ammo doesn't come close to the cost of crap .223 ammo. Also if the scope doesn't have an adjustable objective (AO) then you might want to consider replacing it for the 100 yard work.
 
Sounds like you're going from about 1" at 50 yds to 4" at 100. With the right bulk ammo, you should expect 1/2" - 3/4" groups at 50 yds. Also, try a few different kinds of subsonic ammo for 100 yd shooting. It will be more accurate at longer ranges, once you correct for bullet drop.
I have good luck with rem subsonics, win333 or win555 cci blaser bulkpacks. Also that scope is marginal for target work. Get a 4-12 or 6-18 with Adjustable Objective.
 
Utah said:
the 10/22 sounds good.
Get a 223 shooter now... maybe a Mini 14 or SU16?
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Why? So, he can spend a ton of money on a rifle and ammo that won't be any more accurate at 100 yds. than what he already has?

Neither rifle you have suggested has a reputation for accuracy.

I agree with LarryG. Spend some time trying some different types of ammunition. It might be worth it. Incidently, my Mk II BV shoots well at 25 & 50 yards but falls apart at 100. I've tried countless brands of ammo and I'd be lucky to get a 4" group.
 
2bad4u2 said:
Why? So, he can spend a ton of money on a rifle and ammo that won't be any more accurate at 100 yds. than what he already has?
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Yes.
He already has a target rifle that shoots cheap ammo that he can, as you say try different ammunition to improve accuracy.
Then, once he's spent some time with his new 223, he can add to his collection a 308, or what have you for even more expensive shooting, for those distance shots.
These days for many folks, myself included, 22 is Boss.
That does not however delegitimize higher caliber rifles, that the OP expressed interest in, cost notwithstanding.
 
get a weatherby vanguard in .223. I have one that groups 1/3" at 100 yards. There are pictures of the targets in my other thread.

4" is what you're getting. Yeah, 10/22 =!= accurate, sorry.
 
My 10/22 target likes of all things American Eagle 38 gr. Just under 2" at 100m. I tried 8 or 10 different brands and AE's came in first. I haven't had a misfire with this ammo. Second choice is Federal Premium Game-Shok 38 gr. Personally I think the Federal 38's are AE's in disguise with a higher price tag.
 
Holy crap, stop expecting perfecton from a 10/22 as you will never get it. your shooting is pretty good and you can test lots of brands of ammo and find out what one will give you the best accuracy.

If you expect consistent groups that are smaller then you are going to have to spend alot more money on a better gun. Buy a CZ 452 or something of that quality and put on a very good scope if you want better accuracy.

The 10/22 is a great fun gun but just can't hold a candle to a high quality .22 and there are lots of them out there. My son shoots a CZ and it is extremely accurate, a friend has a 10/22 and although fairly accurate just can't touch the CZ. Oh yes the CZ seems to eat whatever brand of ammo he uses.
 
For 50 yrds or under get some sub sonics and see if they do better. They generally do, but they might not have enough umph to cycle properly. Sorting ammo by weight and rim thickness can also help upgrade the ammo into a catagory of higher priced match ammo. You of course would need the equipment to do this. I select about 50% of my federal bulk as sorted ammo and they do well. The rest I shoot as fodder. 10/22's are finicky about what you feed them and sometimes you come across the right ammo that surprises you and it may turn out to be not the most expensive of the bunch.
 
Recap from the answers in this thread so far...

For cheap bulk ammo and cheap scope, I seem to be in the ballpark of what a stock out of the box 10/22 target should do, meaning that I am doing my part in there and the rifle functions like it's supposed to. Better ammo should get me get me better grouping, maybe get a better scope at some point. Something to keep me busy for now.

I will look at a 223 down the line but may end up with a .308 since I could use it for hunting also. I'm not talking about shooting f-class here... but having nice groups at "X" distance is a fun thing to me so far. I'll see where it takes me.

It's all about having fun for me.. some people tend to forget that when they get too serious about something.
 
You might not be getting the full accuracy from your rifle.

The target 10/22 needs a trigger job. Spend the $40 or so for a gunsmith, or buy and drop in the parts needed. It makes a world of difference with the Ruger.

The scope. You want a better scope. One that also has an adjustable objective and can adjust for parallax down to 20 yards so you can practice indoors during the winter. 3-9x will work however more is better. 4-14x is what I use for my all around accurate semi autos with 4.5-18x for more dedicated and 6.5-20x for high end varmint rifles (bolt action 22LR). A lot of guys go 36x or higher for their benchrest rifles (Not the Ruger 10/22).

Ammo. Mine shoots exceptionally well with Lapua Super club. CCI standard also showed promise.

You can get very good accuracy from the almost stock Ruger 10/22T models with these adjustments. Keep in mind though that some shoot better than others. I have one that shoots very well with the stock barrel. A buddy had one that just wasn't as accurate. It happens.

When these guns are easy to shoot and accurate, they are fun. It's always more fun to hit the target as you stretch out the range and difficulty than it is to continually miss.
 
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