anybody here use one of these?If so-how are they stock-right out of the box for a truck gun, potting grouse and short range stuff like that?I like scopes but the idea of a fiber optic sights should make for a good truck gun which you could keep behind the seat and not worry too much about a scope being knocked out out of line.The criteria is it has to have a box magazine to keep in the glove box,go bang when you pull the trigger and hit a bottle cap [equivilent of a grouse head]at 25 yards.Wholesale seems to have the best price I can see-$259
ruger 10/22 compact with fiberoptic sights
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I've got a Savage 64 that meets your requirements, except for the fiber-optic sights. I paid 200 for it brand new. I have no beef with the Ruger, [except for that rattling rotary magazine] but found that my Savage did the same thing for less money. And for a truck gun, that's key in my mind. I'm able to hit clay pigeons with mine out to 35+ yards offhand.
The Ruger I had borrowed from a friend, like previously mentioned, went bang every time.
I'm not a huge fan of fiber-optic sights myself because, for whatever reason, I think of them as far more fragile than a scope. I'm all worried I'm going to break them while trucking through the brush.
Honestly, If the Ruger tickles your fancy, buy it. I doubt you'll be disappointed. However, keep an eye out on the alternatives, like the Savage 64 I mentioned. Or perhaps the Remington 597, without the VTR tacticool bits on it. Those can be had around the $200 mark as well.
Cheers!
The Ruger I had borrowed from a friend, like previously mentioned, went bang every time.
I'm not a huge fan of fiber-optic sights myself because, for whatever reason, I think of them as far more fragile than a scope. I'm all worried I'm going to break them while trucking through the brush.
Honestly, If the Ruger tickles your fancy, buy it. I doubt you'll be disappointed. However, keep an eye out on the alternatives, like the Savage 64 I mentioned. Or perhaps the Remington 597, without the VTR tacticool bits on it. Those can be had around the $200 mark as well.
Cheers!
I bought a compact 10/22 with those fiber-optic sights about a year ago, and it has been solid since the day I picked it up. The fiber-optics are an absolute must in my opinion. Compared to the shallow, narrow factory sights they make a world of difference, especially when it comes to quick acquisition, and transitioning.
Accuracy I found to be acceptable, definitely not a tack-driver out of the box, but no real issues there.
However I believe what Farva mentioned is something you need to seriously consider;
I found that my front sight is exposed a little more than what I am comfortable with, and my rear sight had a nasty tendency of loosening the set screw (which is also the elevation adjustment) with each shot past round #300 or so... A little loc-tite on it solved that problem though. Just have to keep an eye on it. First you'll notice it shoots lower and lower, and then off to the side all of a sudden. They're not the most rugged, but definitely solid, and beats the crap out of the regular factory sights...
Good luck with your purchase, and happy huntin'!
Accuracy I found to be acceptable, definitely not a tack-driver out of the box, but no real issues there.
However I believe what Farva mentioned is something you need to seriously consider;
I found that my front sight is exposed a little more than what I am comfortable with, and my rear sight had a nasty tendency of loosening the set screw (which is also the elevation adjustment) with each shot past round #300 or so... A little loc-tite on it solved that problem though. Just have to keep an eye on it. First you'll notice it shoots lower and lower, and then off to the side all of a sudden. They're not the most rugged, but definitely solid, and beats the crap out of the regular factory sights...
Good luck with your purchase, and happy huntin'!
Or a set of tech sights with a FO front post.
Bam
Between this and the Williams suggestion, I think we have a winner! I've got a Lyman aperture sight on the back of one of my No1 MkIIIs and it's a pretty solid unit.
Is that a Williams front sight? Tech Sights? XS? it's a robust looking unit.
