Pick up my 1st 10/22

[Huggyd]

So I went out and pick up a new Ruger 10/22 with a stainless steel barrel at LeBaron in Mississauga I have not had the chance yet to put any rounds down her but spent some time reading the book. I have done a lot of reading on this site and overall am happy with the decision of going with the Ruger 10/22 I am wondering three thing: One - if stainless is an option why don't people go with it over the blued steel? (it wasn't that much more) Two: is there anything I need to do before loading the mag and firing away? Three: Is the RIM fire ammo pretty same? I ask because a friend was telling me that he knows someone that put a bunch of .22 in his pocket and go out shooting pop cans. (doesn't seem safe to have a pocket full of ammo)

I will also say, but maybe he was having a bad day. The guy i was dealing with at LeBaron was an a*s. This is the 1st gun I have bought and the 1st time going thru the process, he was like dealing with some kid at Canadian Tire who didn't want to be there (this was an older guy) and when I asked a question all his reply's would just make me feel like not asking another question. But never the less, nice store, lots of nice stuff, will return.

 

[sillymike]

1st, welcome to the zoo and congratulation on your first firearm! The 10/22 is nice way to get started.

2nd, not much needed... other than maybe give it a good cleaning.

The 10/22 should work well straight out of the box. Mine like the Winchester Dynapoint (available at most Wal Mart)

Don't worry too much about the Le Baron employe...

 

[RickR1100]

I am wondering three thing: One - if stainless is an option why don't people go with it over the blued steel? (it wasn't that much more)

Some might prefer to save a few dollars. Others might want a traditional look. Some might prefer bluing because they can do touchups themselves. Still others might want a subdued visual look to it, so an animal won't see a bright "non-natural thing".

Part of the reason for a 10/22 might be that the receiver is aluminum in all variants, which doesn't rust anyway, regardless of the finish.

Three: Is the RIM fire ammo pretty same?

Um, ok, let's be clear: most rimfire ammo sold, and most rimfire guns sold, are .22LR (Long Rifle). But...there are others: .22Short, .22CB, .17hmr, .17mach2, and some rare obsolete cartridges of larger calibers that you won't come across unless you become a serious collector.

Now...if you have several brands of .22LR cartridges, yes, you can intermix them and fire them, it will be safe to do this. No one does this intentionally though, because the different "loads" (let's call them differen 'brands') have different weights of bullet and powder, and so they fly differently from each other. Not a great deal at short ranges, but the more precise you want to be, and the further you want to hit a bird, the more this will matter.

One particular "loading" from a particular brand, will likely give you better accuracy than all the others. For this reason, owners of a new gun, particularly in rifles, will buy several brands of ammo for that gun, and "scientifically" test which ones give them the tightest accuracy. They will usually shoot a "group" of five shots on a single bullseye, with the same ammo, with as much precision and accuracy as they can. They will repeat this with other brands, and by the end of the day, will have some idea which ammo will give the best accuracy.

I ask because a friend was telling me that he knows someone that put a bunch of .22 in his pocket and go out shooting pop cans. (doesn't seem safe to have a pocket full of ammo)

Pockets of ammo are fine. Soldiers carry ammo in the pocket all the time, usually in stripper clips or magazines in pouches, but even loose ammo in a pocket isn't dangerous. There are other reasons why you don't want to do that much, like lint and sweat getting onto the cartridges. Shotgun sports like Skeet and Trap see their competitors use two dump bags: one side is for empty casings, the other for grabbing new shells...they sit loose in the bag, clinking against each other. If it were dangerous, such a method would have been outlawed from shotgun sports a century ago!

Oh, and welcome to the sport!

 

[IM_Lugger]

I got my 10/22 at LeBarons as well their customer servise does suck all the time. When I got mine I went in 20mins before they were closing and they were busy helping out another guy (also looking at 10/22) I just said I want to buy one so didnt ask any questions.

 

[cigarbufff]

Ya unfortunately lebaron's CS in the gun room can suck at times...but that being said they can also be very helpful at times as well...Guess it depends on which side of the bed they wake up on! hehe

 

[TACTICAL111]

Two: is there anything I need to do before loading the mag and firing away?

I got mine and proceeded stright to the range, no cleaning, no lubing and pounded 1000 rounds through her. It is a fricking TANK.

Is the RIM fire ammo pretty same?

Tried all kinds and the Blazer value packs of 550 performed the best. You should be able to blow out 25 cent sized holes through the target at 50 yrds no problem, even at semi rapid fire

You'll love it. Enjoy!

 

[hometownhero]

If I'm out shooting my sr22(a 10/22 in wolves clothing) I always have a few pocket full of ammo. Been doing that for years with no problems. Well one problem your coat or pants are heavy with 500 rounds in a pocket. Never cleaned mine ever!. Just unbox and go is what I did.

 

[Mr Freeze]

Congrats on the purchase.

I coincidentally just picked up a 10/22 with a stainless barrel and grey laminate wood for my kids this saturday at Granlund in Campbell River.

Sorry to hear your customer service was pretty lame for a first purchase. Don't let that tarnish your opinion. Not everyone is like that. The folks at Granlund are great to deal with. Spent a tonne of time showing us options and letting my kids get a feel for how the rifles fit them.

Good choice on the rifle. Surprisingly accurate for a semi. I was doing half inch groups of 5, scoped off a bench at 50... when I wasn't busy shooting the eyelashes of squirrels.

 

[DMenshaw]

for some the blue barrel looks better with an aftermarket black stock. As far as ammo, mine will only work with lead nose and my friend's only works with copper. Go try them all.

 

[Major Sights]

Congrats on the new rifle, I too purchased a "10/22" as well, ok it was an SR-22, for my first gun. Loving it ever since. It actually led me to another 10/22 for a maurader setup.

One - if stainless is an option why don't people go with it over the blued steel? (it wasn't that much more)

For me, I only bought 10/22's so I could "tacticool" them. The Stainless would just mess up my "black gun" look that I am going for, plus if any of my guns are shiny, they will be handguns (mmmmm nickle plated Beretta 92fs). They are just my fun guns, that make anyone I take out shooting "oooh, and awwww" over the "ARMY guns". Last guy I took out, complained about the kick....

Then I handed him a 12g with a slug

 

[IM_Lugger]

+1 on black long guns and stainless handguns