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New Ruger 10/22
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shooter521
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Been that way for awhile now. Sacrificing quality in the name of cost-cutting, as many manufacturers have been known to do. I was even told that the current "stainless" 10/22s just have a spray-on Duracoat-type finish applied, rather than actually being made of stainless steel.
IMO 10/22's are great rifles. Remember it is a $200 rifle capable of high rates of fire and rather durable. With that said it is a $200 rifle, don't expect it to be a $500 rifle.
about the SS version, I saw one in Gander a while back and it looked just grey, not sure if it is actually SS but it looked just like the standard with differnt finish.
about the SS version, I saw one in Gander a while back and it looked just grey, not sure if it is actually SS but it looked just like the standard with differnt finish.
Kirk Freeman
Grandmaster
And if Ruger did not implement cost cutting features there would be 17,897 threads, just on INGO, about how expensive Rugers now are.
"Ruger sure is proud of their new guns"
"No friend of the working man!"
"Greedy Bastards"
"They are Screwing US!"
Etc, inter alia, und so wieter.
BE, I think guys* buy Rugers for the price and for the reason that the guns usually run, not for cosmetics. Just my
.*I certainly buy Rugers because of the price. Lot of gun for the money and all that.
"Stainless" 10/22s & new models
Ruger has never made a "stainless" 10/22. They have made a 10/22 with a stainless barrel but the receivers on all of them, except the magnum, are aluminum.
There are some funky finishes on some models. Some of those camo jobs look like contact paper applied by 3rd graders. The coating on the newer receivers is weird stuff. It will flake off the inside but can also be really hard to remove. I had my Charger duracoated and they had a heck of a time stripping it. I don't know what that stuff is but I don't much care for it. The newer trigger groups are some kind of plastic. Probably nothing wrong with that from a structural point of view, I just don't much care for that, either.
For me, the net result is I have a very nice safe-queen 10/22 with a Green Mtn fluted sporter barrel and a custom painted stock with a new plastic trigger group while the older, modified, metal TG is now in my Charger.
Ruger has never made a "stainless" 10/22. They have made a 10/22 with a stainless barrel but the receivers on all of them, except the magnum, are aluminum.
There are some funky finishes on some models. Some of those camo jobs look like contact paper applied by 3rd graders. The coating on the newer receivers is weird stuff. It will flake off the inside but can also be really hard to remove. I had my Charger duracoated and they had a heck of a time stripping it. I don't know what that stuff is but I don't much care for it. The newer trigger groups are some kind of plastic. Probably nothing wrong with that from a structural point of view, I just don't much care for that, either.
For me, the net result is I have a very nice safe-queen 10/22 with a Green Mtn fluted sporter barrel and a custom painted stock with a new plastic trigger group while the older, modified, metal TG is now in my Charger.
I love my 10/22, most fun you can have for the low price. I always thought the price went up because of demand. I mean look at all the conversion kits and other accessories they have for 10/22's.
I have had my 10/22 for over 10 years, it has some sort of weird paint defect on the barrel, but other than that it is in pretty good shape. I have put at least 2,000rds through it in the past month alone.
I have had my 10/22 for over 10 years, it has some sort of weird paint defect on the barrel, but other than that it is in pretty good shape. I have put at least 2,000rds through it in the past month alone.
I have been looking for an older 10/22 for some time now, and the only place I can even find one around my way is Walmart, and its the plastic trigger group version. I want one to throw a suppressor on for this lil beaver problem I have around the lake at my house. If anyone has one they wanna sell PM me !!!!!!
I bought a new one for $210 out the door a couple of weeks ago.
It's a new one, it has a plastic trigger and trigger guard, plastic barrel band, and plastic buttplate.
Ruger .22s are cheap. Out of the box, for the most part they function fine, though they lack decent triggers. The first day I had the 10/22 I was taking the dremel to parts of it, before I even shot it. You should see my project 22/45, it's going to be awesome.
A Mark III + $250 or so in parts and labor is still less then a S&W Model 41. Or an Anschutz. Do they shoot as well? No. But they also cost 1/3-1/4 of what one does, and a lot of them can be made comparable.
I also bought two metal barrel bands ($6 each) two metal buttpads ($10) and two metal trigger housings ($22) all Ruger factory parts. I don't even own a second 10/22, but I thought hey, I'll use them at some point.
If you don't like them, fine. But don't bad mouth them either. With some time and a little bit of money, you can turn them into some real amazing shooters.
It's a new one, it has a plastic trigger and trigger guard, plastic barrel band, and plastic buttplate.
Ruger .22s are cheap. Out of the box, for the most part they function fine, though they lack decent triggers. The first day I had the 10/22 I was taking the dremel to parts of it, before I even shot it. You should see my project 22/45, it's going to be awesome.
A Mark III + $250 or so in parts and labor is still less then a S&W Model 41. Or an Anschutz. Do they shoot as well? No. But they also cost 1/3-1/4 of what one does, and a lot of them can be made comparable.
I also bought two metal barrel bands ($6 each) two metal buttpads ($10) and two metal trigger housings ($22) all Ruger factory parts. I don't even own a second 10/22, but I thought hey, I'll use them at some point.
If you don't like them, fine. But don't bad mouth them either. With some time and a little bit of money, you can turn them into some real amazing shooters.
Can I bad mouth them if I do like them? If you spend $200 for a gun that will consistently hit a pop can at 25 yards and that's good enough, OK. When you improve it to where it will consistently hit the same can at 100 yards, I think you've earned the right to say about anything you want about the factory version. Maybe it's better to just refer to how much room there is for improvement, though.
Can I bad mouth them if I do like them? If you spend $200 for a gun that will consistently hit a pop can at 25 yards and that's good enough, OK. When you improve it to where it will consistently hit the same can at 100 yards, I think you've earned the right to say about anything you want about the factory version. Maybe it's better to just refer to how much room there is for improvement, though.
Totally fair, and sorry if I came off a bit argumentative. There's about 10,000 threads like this one going on at Rimfire Central, and I don't get it when people are just going to swap everything else out anyway.
I have one but it would take 375.00 to buy it. (it's the green one, it has a metal trigger group, sharp claw extractor and a buffer)
True
True. I frequent RFC myself and the plastic TG was not well received by most of them/us. It just improved the market for the guys who build good ($$$) after-market TGs. The 10/22 will probably always be a foundation upon which some really good guns are built. It approaches the AR15 for availability of after-market parts. Lucky for me, I play with both of them! The difference is my ARs tend to be mostly factory stuff. My 10/22s are all modified. Eight 10/22s, four calibers, one factory barrel, two factory stocks. All started life as relatively cheap (there's 2 magnums in there) plinkers.
True. I frequent RFC myself and the plastic TG was not well received by most of them/us. It just improved the market for the guys who build good ($$$) after-market TGs. The 10/22 will probably always be a foundation upon which some really good guns are built. It approaches the AR15 for availability of after-market parts. Lucky for me, I play with both of them! The difference is my ARs tend to be mostly factory stuff. My 10/22s are all modified. Eight 10/22s, four calibers, one factory barrel, two factory stocks. All started life as relatively cheap (there's 2 magnums in there) plinkers.
I grew up with a 10/22 and I want another. I just put my Remington 597 .22 up for trade in the classifieds looking for a 10/22. (Shameless plug I know, but I gotta have another 10/22!) Nothing wrong with the Remington, but it's just not the same gun I grew up with.
Here's the link should you find yourself interested:
https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...emington_597_22lr_for_10_22_a.html#post288780
Here's the link should you find yourself interested:
https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...emington_597_22lr_for_10_22_a.html#post288780
And if Ruger did not implement cost cutting features there would be 17,897 threads, just on INGO, about how expensive Rugers now are.
"Ruger sure is proud of their new guns"
"No friend of the working man!"
"Greedy Bastards"
"They are Screwing US!"
Etc, inter alia, und so wieter.
BE, I think guys* buy Rugers for the price and for the reason that the guns usually run, not for cosmetics. Just my
*I certainly buy Rugers because of the price. Lot of gun for the money and all that.
You are probably right. I used to own one of the stainless 10/22's. It always functioned, but I hated the trigger and could not get squirrel hunting accuracy out of it. I could have upgraded it with a new barrel, etc. I ended up selling it to a guy who collects 10/22's. I ended up with a used Savage/Anshutz and put a Leupold scope on it. I ended up spending about the same money had I upgraded the Ruger. I guess I'm just a gun snob.
Bottom line
I think one of the most overlooked aspects of 10/22 ownership (AKA 10/22itis) is the enjoyment you can have from changing a nice looking little .22 that shoots OK into a really beautiful little .22 that is an absolute tack driver. And..........you can do it all with a screwdriver, an allen wrench, and a checkbook.
Making golf clubs didn't make me a better golfer. Loading ammo doesn't make me a better shooter. Modifying 10/22s doesn't make a gunsmith. However, using stuff I assembled is a lot more fun.
I think one of the most overlooked aspects of 10/22 ownership (AKA 10/22itis) is the enjoyment you can have from changing a nice looking little .22 that shoots OK into a really beautiful little .22 that is an absolute tack driver. And..........you can do it all with a screwdriver, an allen wrench, and a checkbook.
Making golf clubs didn't make me a better golfer. Loading ammo doesn't make me a better shooter. Modifying 10/22s doesn't make a gunsmith. However, using stuff I assembled is a lot more fun.
Yeah, why even buy a 10/22 if your not going to customize it at some point. In that case all you keep out of the original 10/22 is the action, so as long as they haven't started making those cheaper with less quality materials (can anyone answer that quickly?) then a custom build today will be just as accurate as one 5, 10, or 20 years ago.
There are much better .22's just above the price range of the 10/22 if you want one to keep and shoot out of the box.
There are much better .22's just above the price range of the 10/22 if you want one to keep and shoot out of the box.
Richard
Shooter
You have to remember that there are more than one 10/22 variants straight from the factory, don't like the entry level "all-weather" offering? well then step up to one of the nicer walnut or laminate stocked Deluxe Sporters or Target models.
You can pick from a horde of various offered models.
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Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:18 1/2"Stock:Revolution "Tundra"/Black LaminateRear Sight:AdjustableSuggested Retail Priceistributor Exclusive
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Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:20"Stock:Altamont French Classic DeluxeRear Sight:FoldingSuggested Retail Priceistributor Exclusive
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10/22RB-CL
Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:18 1/2"Stock:Altamont "10/22 Classic L"Rear Sight:AdjustableSuggested Retail Priceistributor Exclusive
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10/22RB-CII
Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:18 1/2"Stock:Walnut/Straight GripRear Sight:AdjustableSuggested Retail Priceistributor Exclusive 
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10/22CRR-BBZ
Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:16 1/8"Stock:Black LaminateRear Sight:FoldingSuggested Retail Priceistributor Exclusive
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10/22CRR-PBZ
Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:16 1/8"Stock:Purple/Black LaminateRear Sight:FoldingSuggested Retail Priceistributor Exclusive
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10/22RPFCAAP
Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:18 1/2"Stock:Synthetic w/ Realtree AP CamoRear Sight:AdjustableSuggested Retail Priceistributor Exclusive
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10/22RPFCAGD
Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:18 1/2"Stock:Synthetic w/ Green Digital CamoRear Sight:AdjustableSuggested Retail Priceistributor Exclusive
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10/22RPFTB
Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:18 1/2"Stock:SyntheticRear Sight:AdjustableSuggested Retail Priceistributor Exclusive
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10/22RB-BBZ
Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:18 1/2"Stock:Black LaminateRear Sight:AdjustableSuggested Retail Priceistributor Exclusive
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10/22RPFTBRD
Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:18 1/2"Stock:Black SyntheticRear Sight:AdjustableSuggested Retail Priceistributor Exclusive
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K10/22DSP
Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:18 1/2"Stock:American WalnutRear Sight:AdjustableSuggested Retail Priceistributor Exclusive
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10/22RB-PH
Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:18 1/2"Stock:Pink Hogue® StockRear Sight:AdjustableSuggested Retail Priceistributor Exclusive
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K10/22RB-PH
Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:18 1/2"Stock:Pink Hogue® StockRear Sight:AdjustableSuggested Retail Priceistributor Exclusive
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10/22CRR-PZ
Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:16 1/4"Stock:Pink LaminateRear Sight:FoldingSuggested Retail Priceistributor Exclusive
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10/22-T/RHG
Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:20"Stock:Red Hogue® OverMolded™Rear Sight:NoneSuggested Retail Priceistributor Exclusive
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10/22RB-BLZ
Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:18 1/2"Stock:Blue LaminateRear Sight:AdjustableSuggested Retail Priceistributor Exclusive
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K10/22RB-BLZ
Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:18 1/2"Stock:Blue LaminateRear Sight:AdjustableSuggested Retail Priceistributor Exclusive
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10/22RPFCABD
Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:18 1/2"Stock:SyntheticRear Sight:AdjustableSuggested Retail Priceistributor Exclusive
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10/22RPFCA
Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:18 1/2"Stock:Mossy Oak Breakup CamoRear Sight:AdjustableSuggested Retail Priceistributor Exclusive
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10/22RPFCARH
Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:18 1/2"Stock:Synthetic CamoRear Sight:AdjustableSuggested Retail Priceistributor Exclusive
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10/22RB-PZ
Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:18 1/2"Stock:Pink LaminateRear Sight:AdjustableSuggested Retail Priceistributor Exclusive
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K10/22RB-PZ
Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:18 1/2"Stock:Pink LaminateRear Sight:AdjustableSuggested Retail Priceistributor Exclusive
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K10/22-USST
Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:20"Stock:Red-White-Blue Lam."Barracuda"Rear Sight:NoneSuggested Retail Priceistributor Exclusive
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10/22RB-C
Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:18 1/2"Stock:Walnut/Straight GripRear Sight:AdjustableSuggested Retail Priceistributor Exclusive
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10/22CRR
Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:16 1/8"Stock:HardwoodRear Sight:Adjustable, FoldingSuggested Retail Price:$ 307.00
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10/22-T
Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:20" BullStock:Brown LaminateRear Sight:NoneSuggested Retail Price:$ 485.00
Rifle
10/22DSP
Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:18 1/2"Stock:American WalnutRear Sight:AdjustableSuggested Retail Price:$ 355.00
Rifle
10/22RB
Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:18 1/2"Stock:HardwoodRear Sight:AdjustableSuggested Retail Price:$ 269.00
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10/22RB-JZ
Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:18 1/2"Stock:Jacaranda LaminateRear Sight:AdjustableSuggested Retail Priceistributor Exclusive
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10/22RPF
Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:18 1/2"Stock:Black SyntheticRear Sight:AdjustableSuggested Retail Price:$ 269.00
Rifle
K10/22-T
Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:20" BullStock:Brown LaminateRear Sight:NoneSuggested Retail Price:$ 533.00
Rifle
K10/22RB-BBZ
Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:18 1/2"Stock:Black LaminateRear Sight:AdjustableSuggested Retail Priceistributor Exclusive
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K10/22RB-JZ
Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:18 1/2"Stock:Jacaranda LaminateRear Sight:AdjustableSuggested Retail Priceistributor Exclusive
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K10/22RPF
Caliber:.22 LRBarrel Length:18 1/2"Stock:Black SyntheticRear Sight:AdjustableSuggested Retail Price:$ 318.00
You can pick from a horde of various offered models.
Rifle10/22RBT
istributor Exclusive Rifle10/22RB-CIII
istributor Exclusive Rifle10/22RB-CL
istributor Exclusive Rifle10/22RB-CII
istributor Exclusive Rifle10/22CRR-BBZ
istributor Exclusive Rifle10/22CRR-PBZ
istributor Exclusive Rifle10/22RPFCAAP
istributor Exclusive Rifle10/22RPFCAGD
istributor Exclusive Rifle10/22RPFTB
istributor Exclusive Rifle10/22RB-BBZ
istributor Exclusive Rifle10/22RPFTBRD
istributor Exclusive RifleK10/22DSP
istributor Exclusive Rifle10/22RB-PH
istributor Exclusive RifleK10/22RB-PH
istributor Exclusive Rifle10/22CRR-PZ
istributor Exclusive Rifle10/22-T/RHG
istributor Exclusive Rifle10/22RB-BLZ
istributor Exclusive RifleK10/22RB-BLZ
istributor Exclusive Rifle10/22RPFCABD
istributor Exclusive Rifle10/22RPFCA
istributor Exclusive Rifle10/22RPFCARH
istributor Exclusive Rifle10/22RB-PZ
istributor Exclusive RifleK10/22RB-PZ
istributor Exclusive RifleK10/22-USST
istributor Exclusive Rifle10/22RB-C
istributor Exclusive Rifle10/22CRR
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istributor Exclusive Rifle10/22RPF
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