Why a 10-22 vs Remington 597 ?

[dan10101]

I mean, why should I spend more for a 10-22?

[jackliu239]

yes

[38super]

Do you expect to modify or stay stock? The10/22 is the small block chevy of 22 semi's.

[foxtrotuniformlima]

It is all about the aftermarket stuff available for them. Barrels, triggers, bolts, mags, ...the list goes on forever.

[dan10101]

Stay stock. Put lots of rounds thru it.

So if I keep both stock. Basically, they're both just .22 LR with 10 round carts, right?

Can you change a 10-22 barrel with a .223 barrel or something wierd like that?

[railroader]

If your going to stay stock you might also want to look at a marlin 795. I think they have a rebate right now so you can find them on sale for not to much over $100 plus tax and dros. I have one and it shoots as well as a stock 10/22.

[dan10101]

I'll look into it. Thanks for the tip.

[nbkvig2]

10/22 is reliable, cheap to shoot, very easy to maintain and strip. That's why I went with it. Not to mention the availability of modification for them. Oh and their excellent warranty service at your disposal in case you ever need it.

Huan

[Mrskylinetou]

The ruger has a better recever but little after market stuff. Ruger has litteraly everything u can think of in ever color and I think u cannget flavored parts for it. I got about 2000 wraped up in my tatical target ruger. It shoots groups with match target wolf ammo that u wouldn't belive. It took me a huge amount of time with a dremel to get my magazines to feed perfectly and the gun cost more than some match 308 but is sooooo much fun.

My wife has a factory ruger with a vcl trigger hammer kit and I speed shoot it. I had a full blown speed shooter for steel challenge and it only cost me 800 for it. Ruger are the way to go. 250 bucks shoot the crap out of it for years then trick it out or give it to the kid. I can also share some tips to greatly help yr factor ruger shoot much better but doing very very simple thing.

[CSACANNONEER]

Go with a 10-22 and try to find a used one made prior to '08. Personally, I prefer them at least a few years older than that. Also, I'm willing to pay a bit more for an older used one than a brand new one.

[kmca]

Take a look at the two trigger mechanisms. The Remington won't ever be as nice as a Ruger.

[Sheepdog1968]

There is a reason the 10-22 has been around for so long .... it's a good 22 LR. You will forget the cost difference quickly. I don't know anything about the Remington but why take a chance to save some coin? I'd rather have fewer but well known firearms that have a good reputation. Again, my 2 cents. I'm a bit older now and have a bit more free cash than when I was younger.

Totally unrelated, if you are younger (say you're twenties), please please please start your retirement fund (401K at work or IRA). The magic words are compounding interest. Many people don't start till their 40's and then kick themselves for not starting sooner to take advantage of compounding interest.

[RipVanWinkle]

I mean, why should I spend more for a 10-22?

1. Go to Big 5 or any store that has both guns in stock and handle both of them. Check out the other .22 autoloaders that they have as well. This isn't always easy as a lot of shops don't stock many basic models anymore.

2. Better yet, test shoot any that you're interested in if you get the chance.

3. Buy the model that feels best to you. The price differences aren't all that great on the basic models.

4. Don't worry, be happy!

[addiction]

spend some time here

http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/

everything you wanted to know, and more

[Mail Clerk]

I mean, why should I spend more for a 10-22?

dan10101,

I have both and each rifle has it's positive and negative points. Generally the Ruger 10/22 is more reliable and less finick than the Remington 597.

Remington 597 is more simplar to take apart and clean and the magazines has had to make several transitions from the first generation to it's current in order to function properly. In addition it's stated magazine article long ago said it is the most accurate semi-auto rimfire available! Belive me buddy it's not. One mine I had to replace it with a heavy barrel (commercial) and not it's a one hole shooter when you find the right ammo for it. They use allot of plastic and some small parts a flimsey and feels it can break. Once it's tuned you can get a full day of fun shooting out of it.

Ruger 10/22 is much more reliable rifle using it rotery magazine. Accuracy is not bad for it's standard barrel. It's kind hard to remove the bolt to clean and put back in the receiver. The Ruger has allot of custom parts to race it up or some super nice bench rest shooting or competition/action style shooting. Older models like I have appear to be much stronger but the newer versions have allot of plastic incorporated in them to save money/production. I can't say much about the newer ones. Mine I know will last a very long time and not nervous about needing replacement parts.

If your a tinkerer then the Remington needs to be looked at more over the Ruger. If you have a few bucks more and just want to plink casually then get the Ruger. Either case don't make any fast conclusions untilyou run about a brick through your rile first and then make your judgement.

Mail Clerk