10/22's are a gateway drug for shooters - even experienced ones (ask me how I know). They're excellent out of the box, reliable and accurate enough, but they just beg you to change this, switch that because it's easy to do. That said, get one that you like and shoot it until the bug hits you.
First Gun - Ruger 10/22 - Synthetic or Hardwood? Stainless barrel?
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I appreciate all the responses in this thread! Honestly wasn't expecting this much convo regarding my questions, definitely gave me some food for thought.
I ended up placing an order last night for the Ruger 10/22 60th Anniversary (model 31260). Spent a bit more than I would have liked, but the upgrades over the stock model should help me a bit and it does make it feel like a more "special" purchase as my first firearm.
I ended up placing an order last night for the Ruger 10/22 60th Anniversary (model 31260). Spent a bit more than I would have liked, but the upgrades over the stock model should help me a bit and it does make it feel like a more "special" purchase as my first firearm.
A decent bolt gun is the way to go.
LOL, there is no substitute. I started out with a cheap Russian TOZ bolt gun and was having great fun with it .... till my buddy lent me an Anschutz 64, then I was done with the crappy rimfire rifles. Nothing compares to an Anschutz and some of them can be had for very reasonable price.
You are comparing a bolt action to a semi auto, two different creatures, both have there place and purpose, semi is great for steel plate and bolts tend to be more accurate.
Congrats!
This version is on the expensive side, but the value is not bad with Tech sights and Magpul stock.
Auto bolt release is a must have on 10/22, it requires 5 min and a round file: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw466P6uuIM
A trigger job kit (Kidd or Volquartsen) is a nice to have, but not necessary.
The rest is a wormhole, don’t get sucked in yet.
Project Mapleseed clinic is highly recommended.
10/22s can be a fantastic platforms for both speed and accuracy.... the factory barrel is the biggest weakness but there are plenty of great options to resolve this.
with any 10/22, the first and most important thing is to prove its function and reliability... and the fitment of the mags. Process is very simple. Using quality HV RN ammo, machine gun the rifle and ensure it functions and feeds 100% with the mags you are using.
I would test each mag 5 times and keep an eye on any mag that causes a hiccup. A properly manf 10/22 will machine gun as fast as you can pull the trigger and as often as the mags you have on hand... for as long as you have ammo. A bit of lube now and then, it will keep on running.
you have now proven that the action/mag works... now when you switch barrel, any internal parts, and/or stock and something goes wrong, you have a place to start diagnosing what isn't right.
There is plenty of info to help with diagnosing any issues a 10/22 may have in running. Most often will be a poorly machined or broken extractor. After a long while, the firing pin can wear and the recoil spring can weaken. The rest of the machine is very durable.
Proper bedding plays as important a role as finding the right ammo for the match barrel. When all this works, the 10/22 will offer accuracy that will nip at the heals of the big dollar bolts all the way to 400yds... and may prove to run more reliably then some.
Enjoy
Jerry
