10/22 as my first rifle... Pros / Cons

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cosbyguns

Discussion Starter · Aug 30, 2013 (Edited by Moderator)

Im looking at getting a 10/22 as my first rifle any reasons why/why not

Pros / cons

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Reagan

· #2 · Aug 31, 2013

Pros:
The design, the rotary mag & the bx-25 mag are awesome reliable....with adequate ammo.
Easy to break down & clean.
A gazillion aftermarket upgrades to customize to suit your fancy.
Accurate for even a novice.
Light in weight, but very durable.
Ruger customer service is +1.

Cons:
The stock mag release, bolt lock and trigger are tedious .....
An upgrade to a complete Timney trigger is awesome but costs nearly the price of the rifle.
The stock sights are just adequate...

I 've had mine for a few weeks and a couple range trips....very pleased....I'm sure others can offer some comparisons to similar rifles....didn't do that myself....I usually do...but for the price and reputation of the product...I didn't hesitate.

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phideaux

· #3 · Aug 31, 2013

Like Reagan said , IMO best .22 semi auto out there.

Upgrade bolt and mag release for about $30-$40 ,you will be happy.

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KMO

· #4 · Aug 31, 2013

You won't regret purchasing a 10/22. Ruger stands behind their products better than any company I know, and the 10/22 is an extremely reliable and dependable rifle. Your bigger dilemma will be finding some ammunition for it.

dutchs

· #5 · Aug 31, 2013

It's more fun than a barrel full of monkeys!! Wait till you shoot it at a spinning target and you never miss!!!

artbrownsr

· #6 · Aug 31, 2013

Check out the post on "Ruger American Rimfire"
http://www.rugertalk.com/forum/f17/ruger-american-rimfire-1808-new.

cosbyguns

Discussion Starter · #7 · Aug 31, 2013

Thanks for your help and KMO i live in England so ammo is not a problem

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Reagan

· #8 · Aug 31, 2013

KMO said:
You won't regret purchasing a 10/22. Ruger stands behind their products better than any company I know, and the 10/22 is an extremely reliable and dependable rifle. Your bigger dilemma will be finding some ammunition for it.

As far as 22LR......AmmoFast.com has a reliable supply...but the shipping is what kills.......locally, WM, nada

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tbspeed1

· #9 · Sep 4, 2013

There are no cons on a 10/22. Ease of use, ease of modifying, and ease of finding parts.

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J-Will

· #10 · Sep 4, 2013

Pros: Tack driver
Cons: Finding ammo

Buy one!

cosbyguns

Discussion Starter · #11 · Sep 4, 2013

I live in the uk so we are ok with ammo

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J-Will

· #12 · Sep 4, 2013

Oh good deal. Then IMO there are no cons.

tbspeed1

· #13 · Sep 4, 2013

That ammo con has no bearing on the greatness of the 10/22

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cosbyguns

Discussion Starter · #14 · Sep 5, 2013

Yer should have my license soon I've got the firearms police coming out today for a meeting so

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bhale187

· #15 · Sep 6, 2013

I can't think of a better all around first rifle. They are endlessly upgradable and customizable. Very reliable and easy to work on. Inexpensive as are most of the parts (except custom triggers which I wouldn't suggest until you've got alot of lead downrange and you decide to build a precision tack driver).

artbrownsr

· #16 · Sep 9, 2013

bhale187 said:
I can't think of a better all around first rifle. They are endlessly upgradable and customizable. Very reliable and easy to work on. Inexpensive as are most of the parts (except custom triggers which I wouldn't suggest until you've got alot of lead downrange and you decide to build a precision tack driver).

I just suggested to my older daughter, the Ruger American .22 for my grand daughter ( prefer bolt over semi-auto ).

cosbyguns

Discussion Starter · #17 · Sep 10, 2013

Do i go for a 10/22 in nickel or stainless steel black?

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artbrownsr

· #18 · Sep 11, 2013

I'm not a fan of plating on a weapon. my theory is micro cracks allow moisture / contaminants to enter undetected and can cause major damage before it IS discovered.
whereas "Bluing" or stainless the surface is reflective of the interior.

mikld

· #19 · Sep 16, 2013

Pros; Compact, easy to use, accurate. Fun for new shooters as you can easily hit what you're aiming at. Ammo is cheap. Original cost of 10-22 is relatively low.

Cons; Semi-auto,stock may be too short. For safety a semi-auto isn't the best way to learn to shoot and concentration is needed to remember there is another round in the chamber. Many use the 10-22 as a single shot until safe gun handling is learned. On my 10-22 carbine the stock is way too short and I have to scrunch up to see the sights. Not a big deal with smaller folks.

artbrownsr

· #20 · Sep 17, 2013

mikld said:
Pros; Compact, easy to use, accurate. Fun for new shooters as you can easily hit what you're aiming at. Ammo is cheap. Original cost of 10-22 is relatively low.

Cons; Semi-auto,stock may be too short. For safety a semi-auto isn't the best way to learn to shoot and concentration is needed to remember there is another round in the chamber. Many use the 10-22 as a single shot until safe gun handling is learned. On my 10-22 carbine the stock is way too short and I have to scrunch up to see the sights. Not a big deal with smaller folks.

For safety a semi-auto isn't the best way to learn to shoot and concentration is needed to remember there is another round in the chamber
Im also dislike single shot for a similar reason,--- the gun is always loaded, if it goes bang there is still a bullet in the gun.
I really like a bolt action as it takes a definitive motion and to a novice complex motion to chamber the next round giving the supervising person time to react in case of an unsafe situation.

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