Ruger SR-22

[Rctic]

I have been debating about getting this rifle but I have one concern, I don't belong to a gun club and would like to target shoot on Crown land but I feel that it would bring on negative attention with the way the gun looks. Do any of you take yours out to the bush and shoot or is it a range gun only? Not sure if I am being overly paranoid.

Thanks for the help.

 

[coyoteking]

It's NR, so shoot it where you want. The public needs to be desensitized to the whole "looks scary" nonsense the media perpetuates anyways.

 

[Lszwajda]

I go grouse hunting with mine topped with a c79. It's NR so nobody can say anything. Who care how is looks

 

[2bore]

I think it's an excellent choice for a 22. It is a 10/22 with different furniture. I agree with coyoteking. I am for doing what is legal and making a statement. If you reaaaaaaly dont feel comfortable, bet a 10/22 carbine or something and get a nice tapco stock. That way you can switch it around once in a while.

 

[X-Treme]

I've had mine in the bush a LOT more than I've had it at the range. If someone can come up with a GOOD reason not to, then MAYBE I'll rethink that.

 

[Opex]

dont second guess what you want cuz some people have no idea what there talking about and might not like it

 

[FreedomIsn'tFree]

I really don't care what negative attention I may get when I take mine out(which has been none). It's a great rifle and a lot of fun for shooting gophers or just plinking with in the field.

 

[Rctic]

Thanks everyone for the replies. I guess I am just being paranoid.

 

[Brianma65]

I've never seen this ,so called ,negative attention.

I think it's a pile of crap,imagined up by the opposition.
Or maybe it's the media,trying to fear monger, but nobody really gives a crap.

Take it out and shoot it,in the bush, you'll be surprised that,nobody really cares.

 

[burnaby]

Overly Paranoid.
Unless you are concern about price and weight, then yeah, the SR-22 is expensive and heavy.

 

[Zen_Seeker]

I have been debating about getting this rifle but I have one concern, I don't belong to a gun club and would like to target shoot on Crown land but I feel that it would bring on negative attention with the way the gun looks. Do any of you take yours out to the bush and shoot or is it a range gun only? Not sure if I am being overly paranoid.

Thanks for the help.

Kids and I go out in the bush all the time. Every other trip someone comes over to see what we are doing and watches for a while. No issues yet in over 5 years.

This little guy is still to young to shoot but he's already learning how to safely hold and point the rifle. The evil grin worries me though...

 

[Rctic]

Awesome picture! Thanks I feel better now that here is so many of you. Thanks again to all that replied.