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As a person who hosts and shoots competitions and qualifiers, I prefer the more accurate versions of the 10/22, like the Comp (not on your list) or the Target. The standard versions are fine, they work, they shoot well, they're accurate enough, but I'd pay some more for the slightly nicer BX trigger and some things those models add over the standards, especially if you think you'll buy mods like Kidd stuff later. Yes, many people say if you're spending that much, just get a CZ! and that's true, that's a good point, I own a CZ .22 rifle as well, but the higher end 10/22's can hold their own against those, plus Ruger rotary magazines are so much nicer than the bent stick CZ mags, especially the expensive 10 rounders, which I hate.
Many people buy the standards and set off to add all kinds of upgrades anyway, so you can certainly go that route.
The takedown version of this rifle is meant for a practical use, take along, backpacking at the slight expense of accuracy. I've seen people make them more accurate by buying aftermarket barrels with scope attachments that go on the barrel and not on the receiver, but that's added expense. Somehow that never really appealed to me, I prefer target pistols over takedown rifles if needing a packable .22LR gun.
Cleaning the 10/22 is quite a chore, as taking it apart and there's no easy way to get a rod down the rear of the receiver unless you drill a hole, or have the Comp version (which has a hole drilled in the back already).
If you want to pay a bit more and have some good stuff on the rifle already, the Target and Comp models will do fine. If you want to save money (and posssibly spend more later), get the standard models. If you want a practical gun for fun, then get the takedown.
Many people buy the standards and set off to add all kinds of upgrades anyway, so you can certainly go that route.
The takedown version of this rifle is meant for a practical use, take along, backpacking at the slight expense of accuracy. I've seen people make them more accurate by buying aftermarket barrels with scope attachments that go on the barrel and not on the receiver, but that's added expense. Somehow that never really appealed to me, I prefer target pistols over takedown rifles if needing a packable .22LR gun.
Cleaning the 10/22 is quite a chore, as taking it apart and there's no easy way to get a rod down the rear of the receiver unless you drill a hole, or have the Comp version (which has a hole drilled in the back already).
If you want to pay a bit more and have some good stuff on the rifle already, the Target and Comp models will do fine. If you want to save money (and posssibly spend more later), get the standard models. If you want a practical gun for fun, then get the takedown.
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