Posted on 08/11/2016 5:56:15 AM PDT by w1n1
I'm convinced that the Ruger 10/22 is the most popular .22 rifle of all time. Not only is it a great little rifle right out of the box, but there are probably a million aftermarket items available that enhance its functionality even further, making it the most “trick-out-able” gun on the market.
Not bad for a rifle that first hit the market in 1964.
The 10/22 became my go-to rifle pretty quickly. How could I not love it? It’s extremely dependable, accurate and, as I mentioned, you can trick it out as much as you want. But it was my quest to hunt the elusive whistle pig (which in southern Idaho, where I shoot, refers to a Townsend’s ground squirrel) that led me to desire a higher level of accuracy, which in turn led to this article.
I love hunting varmints in the spring, and on good days I’ll shoot 400 to 500 rounds at these ornery targets. But if you’re like me when shooting hundreds of rounds using a gun with a small capacity clip, you’ll get frustrated, and I mean fast. In fact, it’s easy enough to get frustrated if you don’t have two or three fully stocked 25-shot banana clips on hand.
As my experience progressed, it got to be fun to see how far out I could hit whistle pigs. I hit one a year or so ago at 197 yards, and then another at 207 yards. If they hold still and let you get three shots to zero in, you can hit them out there. Of course, the gale-like winds we encounter regularly out on the high plains here in Idaho don’t help with long-range shooting. Read the rest of the story here.
That’s what I got it for. That’s the immediate need. The 10/22 has so many options it’s tough to make a decision.
Don’t get a takedown model. Few options are available for it.
Didn’t know you could do this. Are you talking both being Ruger frames or one Ruger and the swapout say being a S&W...
I have 22LR/22Mag cylinders for an EAA revolver, I’m guessing that’s the Ruger thing also.
Okay....same manufacturer frames....
> The age old question: Ruger 10/22 carbine or the Marlin 60.
I own one of each. I bought my Marlin-Glenfield 60 in 1964 for $45 new at J C Penney. I bought by Ruger 10/22 in 1984 for about $200. Both are great rifles. I’ve noticed that my model 60 holds 5 or 6 rounds more than the newer ones though. I still like them both equally well.
I agree....it’s the NEED you want to fulfill in the gitgo that determines what you buy. I have both also.
My wife gave me a stainless 10-22 International. Mannlicher stock.
Stuck a scope on it. Have yet to shoot it though.
Love that stock
http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?i=615369
Israelis use 10-22s as sniper rifles. Meanwhile, I lived across the street from someone who took himself out with one of those teeny 4-shot revolvers (only one shot, smartasses!) in his front yard. Shot placement counts.
Most people I know use .22s for paper or cans anyway. One wants to use it on gophers but keeps missing :p
Why so sad?
When I bought the Ruger, Cabela's also had a 10/22 with a scope on sale too. I don't remember the price or what kind of scope was on it, but the scope wasn't what I would've bought. Which is usually the case when they offer packages like that. I keep an eye out for used.
Having some issues posting links from Google Photos. Anyone know what’s up with that?
Not familiar with Leupold scopes, are ya?
Yes and no. It opened my groups way up, but then I remembered the flashlight on the barrel. Need to do over without the light.
The fat end of that scope is not the ocular lens. It is the objective end, and it is supposed to face outwards, toward the target.
Also the adjustment knob on the side is supposed to stick out to the right side like the one that’s mounted on the stock 10/22 in the pitcha. It’s sticking to the left side because it be backwards.
Kinda nice just to hook the end to the M60 and depress the butterflys...........'course you then need to flip the switch, shake out the barrel and insert another.
Fond memories.
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