10/22 question...

[orangecountysrt4]

Hey guys I am new to the whole Rifle scene, and I have never owned a firearm.

One of my friends who collects firearms as a hobby said for my first rifle he recommended a Ruger 10/22.

He said it was a very good starting rifle and its just fun all around.

So I decided on a Ruger 10/22 although I am currently having some trouble finding one.


But yeah I had some questions...
I was planning on buying the 10/22 rifle when I can find it and planned on putting on a different barrel..

I wanted to know what is difference between the
Fluted Barrel and the Bull Barrel?

Such as performance...and if you guys recommend anything else for a first modification.

thank you

-Jason

[scootergmc]

If you want to know way too much about a 10/22, head over to www.rimfirecentral.com

[Overkill]

Fluting v non-fluted:
1) Fluted barrels weigh less than non-fluted
2) Fluted barrels cool off faster (more surface area)
3) If the barrels are larger in diameter over the standard, both fluted and non-fluted offer more stiffness, which generally translates into better accuracy due to more consistent barrel harmonics.

[lulz]

I got mine at Big 5. I have also seen them in many gun stores.

[Lon Moer]

I got mine at Big 5. I have also seen them in many gun stores.

+1. Big5 has them on sale every 5~6 weeks.

[aplinker]

I would suggest you play with your 10/22 out of the box 1st.

There are 2 required upgrades you'll need to do immediately (IMHO). You'll definitely want to replace the mag release (they cost about $5 to replace @ Midway or Brownell's). Another nice change is either to buy or modify the bolt release. It's easy to work with the 10/22. There are very few parts.

The stock is probably the 1st thing I'd swap, before the barrel, as the stock one isn't so comfy. If you do the barrel and are looking for accuracy you'll want to swap out the trigger, too.

[glockman19]

They are all over teh plave Turners, Big 5 and go on sale regularly. I wouldn't waste time changing teh barrel because once you get into shooting your next step will be to get a more powerful rifle.

Get the Ruger 10/22 enjoy it. It's accurate, durable, and the ammo is cheap. I paid $225 out the door for mine.

[CSACANNONEER]

+1 on replacing the bolt release and the mag release. But, don't get the $5 mag release. Spend a few extra dollars and get one made of metal. I think I paid about $13 for mine.

[mike452]

The Ruger 10/22 is the best .22 rifle on the market. I think everyone should have one.

I disagree with your friend recommending you get this as a starting rifle. If you were looking for a .22 then go for it, if not get something else with the caliber you want.

I don’t get why people recommend starters to waste money on some cheap **** like they are going to break it. I had a guy told me to start with a Tasco when I was in Turner’s looking at scopes. I should have told to start with a KIA as he was pulling away in his Lexus in the parking lot. (rant)

+1 on change the mag release.

I have a bull 18" barrel on mine and it is HEAVY! A Volquartsen fiber wrapped barrel would have been a better choice.

Volquartsen is very good and expensive.

[AJAX22]

a new ruger 10/22 will probably shoot better than you will.

get some ammo and practice seriously for a while before you dump money trying to fix what ain't broke.

as they say... tighten the nut behind the wheel first

[sloguy]

i reccomend keeping it stock for the first 1000 rounds. you may find out that you dont need anything else on it.

[Gnome]

Just my .02, but isn't part of the fun of buying a gun, getting home and seeing what one can do to upgrade it? Maybe not right away, but some time in the near future. On this message board, I've seen some very beautiful upgrades done to 10/22's. Some modest, and some wild.

[.22guy]

You oughta check out rimfirecentral. Those guys are crazy.

[madmattj]

After owning and shooting AR15s, AR180s, AK47s, FNFAL, Galils, etc etc etc I have to admit that the most fun (and least hassle) rifle I own is a 10/22. For the cost (and the price of ammo) and afternoon in the bush plinking with it is a blast. I bought mine 20 years ago for $130.00 out the door ( the same day and no paper work too, how times have changed) I've had lots of fun.
Would I use it in a combat situation?
Hell no! (thats why I own the other stuff) but it is truly a no hassle, low expense,reliable and fun rifle. A great intro to shooting.
Have fun!

[Mike 56]

You can also find them at Sports Authority +1 on the bolt release here is a link on how to do it yourself. http://ruger22.com/InvisionBoard/ind...showtopic=1526

Mike