Ruger 10/22 need some opions!!!

[tvfreakarms]

I've decided to go with a ruger 10/22. The reason being is that i really don't want to pay extra money for the AR15 .22lr's. Just because they look and feel like one i don't see why I would want to almost pay double the amount. Plus I just want to use it to plink around and that's it. If and when I buy the ruger and get a tapco conversion kit to get the pistol grip.
I was wondering if I do go that wrought of converting the ruger 10/22 to the tapco kit, is there any possible side effects that could happen (accuracy problems and other issues)? Is there any known issues installing a aftermarket kit?
How about aftermarket iron sights;are they pretty easy to install?

Also is the ruger 10/22 a decent rifle?

[uxo2]

The 10/22 is a legend when it comes to .22lr autoloaders....

[Gem1950]

1) Buy one, new or used. Sometimes you can find a decent one at a pawn shop.
2) Get Duncan Long's book on the 10/22 rifle.
3) Learn it's operation & maintainance, how to take it apart & put it back together.
4) Go to - http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/index.php and - http://www.perfectunion.com/vb/ - Lots of information there.
5) Have fun.
6) Get hooked and put 100s more $ into it.

[78USN98]

1) Buy one, new or used. Sometimes you can find a decent one at a pawn shop.
2) Get Duncan Long's book on the 10/22 rifle.
3) Learn it's operation & maintainance, how to take it apart & put it back together.
4) Go to - http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/index.php and - http://www.perfectunion.com/vb/ - Lots of information there.
5) Have fun.
6) Get hooked and put 100s more $ into it.

Follow Gem 1950's advice and you can't go wrong!
Especially look into www.rimfirecentral.com where you can see how versatile the 10/22 is and what you can build with it.
If you are handy with wood you could easily mod your 10/22's stock into anything you want. Plain old carbine stocks are cheap and easily modified.
I haven't had any accuracy problems with any of my 10/22s and you can make that little cheap $199.00 carbine as accurate as you want and spend less, (or more!), than you want.
Get the 10/22 and you can become a .22 junkie as well!

[Gem1950]

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=685514&ecid=EX27E

[Longhill]

This is really good deal for what it does. Check out the Spec's
Probably overkill for a 10/22. But worth it.
And only $65

http://www.walmart.com/ip/CenterPoint-4-16x40mm-Scope/10248654

The CenterPoint 4-16x40mm scope features an adjustable objective from 5 yds to infinity, and has a red/green dual illuminated Mil-Dot reticle for the ever-changing light conditions from dusk to dawn. Zero in on your target with the adjustable windage and elevation dials that have zero locking/resetting capabilities. This scope is part of the CenterPoint Adventure Class of hunting optics which offers highly resolved images in all conditions and delivers superior performance at affordable prices.
Adjustable brightness for red/green illumination; adjustable objection, parallax focus
Parallax setting (yds): 5 to infinity
Wind/elevation Adjustment dials have zero-locking/resetting
Lens coating: multi-layer centerpoint advantage solution
Nitrogen filled
100% Waterproof, fog proof and shock proof
Flip-open covers included
Weaver-style rings included
Magnification: 4x-16x
Reticle: Mil-Dot
Illumination Reticle: Red and green adjustable brightness
Objective: 40mm
Tube diameter: 1"
Click Value: 1/4
Field of View: 30.0 ft - 8 yds
Eye Relief (in): 3.9
Exit Pupil (mm): 10.0- 2.6
Weight (ozs): 18.8
Length (in): 14.5
Material: Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy; one-piece construction
Color: Matte black, non-reflective finish
Requires CR2032 (3V) batteries (included)
Limited lifetime warranty

[bjl333]

The 10/22 is IT !!! It'll digest any 22 ammo and check out the ArchAngel kit for them ...

[santamonica9]

My 10/22 has the ATI foldable stock on her I learned how to change the bolt hold open on rimfire forums as well as what to polish and buff. (I love my Dremel tool) The Ruger 10/22 is by far the best .22lr in the market. Yes you can find others for cheaper but they are not as reliable or have the HUGE aftermarket like the 10/22

I made mine look scary so new shooters look at it and get freaked out "Wow, that gun looks scary" then they shoot it and don't want to put it down.

GET THE RUGER 10/22 - I have not found another .22lr semi-auto gun so reliable. Use the factory mags too, unless you have secondary residence to get the 25 rounders from Tactical Inovations (has adjustments to match up to your own action so you get no failure to loads, my older Butler Creeks have FTL - good luck

[gunwurkz]

Ruger 10/22 are great, can't go wrong

[asme]

A real man's 10/22 doesn't need any fancy pants tactidandy "I'm too poor for an AR-15" pistol grip kits.

The most essential upgrade is Tech Sights. They are peerless and excellent. Get yourself a brass punch before you install them, though.

Another good upgrade, to get rid of the positively un-manly plastic and notorious "trigger pack wiggle" on the gun can be found here.

Other than that, shoot and enjoy.

[trob]

EDIT: didnt realize what you were really looking for. i would have to agree with the guy above

[tvfreakarms]

Do you have a pic?

My 10/22 has the ATI foldable stock on her I learned how to change the bolt hold open on rimfire forums as well as what to polish and buff. (I love my Dremel tool) The Ruger 10/22 is by far the best .22lr in the market. Yes you can find others for cheaper but they are not as reliable or have the HUGE aftermarket like the 10/22

I made mine look scary so new shooters look at it and get freaked out "Wow, that gun looks scary" then they shoot it and don't want to put it down.

GET THE RUGER 10/22 - I have not found another .22lr semi-auto gun so reliable. Use the factory mags too, unless you have secondary residence to get the 25 rounders from Tactical Inovations (has adjustments to match up to your own action so you get no failure to loads, my older Butler Creeks have FTL - good luck

[tvfreakarms]

NICE!

Here's my sons 10/22 compact in a Tapco stock and a Burris Fastfire II on top. Just as accurate with the Tapco as it was with the factory stock. Shoots 3/4" groups at 50 yards from a rest with bulk ammo, 1/2" with match ammo. If you are going to go Tapco, I'd get the compact 10/22, since it has 16" barrel. It makes for a real handy rifle. The compact also comes with Williams Fire Sights. Bud's has the Tapco for $65. Rifle was $250. Fastfire was $200. So for the price of a AR style .22, I" got the red dot too.

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[tvfreakarms]

So i just went to big 5 today and I held the 10/22. I would rather get the wood stock because it's cheaper. The iron sight on the ruger is horrible. That's the first that's needs to be change. Why even bother putting a cheap sight on it. That's about one of the worst i've seen. Almost better off not having one.