Interesting about your preference to the Marlin 60, and I hadn't heard about the Ruger being finicky about ammo: I'll find out.With my very limited experience, I've come to the conclusion that out of the box, I prefer the Marlin 60 to the 10/22. Less finicky with ammo, and I find it better handling (for me).
With that being said, I'm absolutely not getting rid of my 10/22, and I'll likely end up with one if not more down the road. Can't argue with the aftermarket, and the ability to tailor the rifle nearly perfectly to your preferences.
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Appreciate the insight. Don't know if I'll ever get up past the 50 yd. mark.I find the 3x9 perfect for 25 yards. It's not as good, for me, at 50 yards, but doable. My 4x12 is perfect for 50 yards, but only okay at 100 yards. That's why I'm looking to get a 6x20 or 6x24 for 100 yards...
As I'm looking at different rifles with scopes, they usually have just the 3 - 9 x40 in the $200-$300 range.
If I jumped up to the $400-$500 range, perhaps that's where the 4 - 12 x40 is.
I'm in no hurry, and I love the hunt and education that comes with it.
I have heard of people buying the RPR and then putting other barrels on them, which I don't understand.Also, you might look at something like a Ruger Precision Rimfire which has a very adjustable stock, which could help with your neck issues. Either that or an add-on check riser of some sort for the rifle you have.
I guess there is no end to it.
I can't imagine the scope going forward more, I can barely reach it now.There are a LOT of free mods for the 10/22; bolt radius, bolt polish, bolt face polish, firing pin pinning (the BB trick works great!), stock in-letting / free floating / bedding.
As far as your neck hurting, you'll need to establish a good cheek weld 1st. Scopes normally sit higher so you might need to build up the comb. There's a lot of free ways to do that as well. Pool noodles and vet wrap work great.
I'll have to learn about all that, for sure.
I (and nearly all the Revere's Riders instructors) run our scopes WAY far forward. So far forward that most have extended rails and modified rings. If you aren't shooting prone competitions, this might not be as important to you but it is proper positioning.
I have bought a new rail just so I can bring the scope back toward my eye/head, since scrunching my neck forward gets to aching after a bit of shooting.
Much to learn.