Looking at purchasing a 10/22 soon

[Brandon04GT]

Hey all,

As we all know shooting aint cheap and I've had my eyes on getting a .22 plinker for some time now. It seems like a 10/22 is the standard must-have since it also has so much aftermarket support. I am looking at either the compact model or the carbine. I typically like compact guns of this type but i'm considering the carbine because I just want a standard run of the mill model that will give me the most options for aftermarket stuff later on if I so choose.

I do have a Turners 10% off coupon good till the 14th and so I'm thinking if I am gonna get one soon then now could be a good time. Turners has the carbine model for $234 and the compact for $269. Are these good prices? I've done some big spending recently so i'm not super inclined on spending more but seeing that I can get the carbine model for $210 with the coupon, I'd like to hear if this is a good price or can it be had for cheaper?

If you guys think that the carbine model is best, is there one in particular that is better than the other? I know they have three different versions: Stainless, synthetic/blued and wood/blued.



Thanks,
Brandon

[JNunez23]

I have the stainless steel carbine and it suits my needs plenty. I paid $229 plus tax/DROS at Turners as well. I have over 2,000 rounds with it and it's a great way to practice your accuracy with out breaking the bank. Ruger 10/22 was my first purchase, with aftermarket parts I might have about $400 total into the rifle. Great investment.

[hayaku]

which model depends on what you want to do with your rifle... you can do so much with the 10/22... tons of aftermarket stocks, triggers, barrels, mags, accessories galore... bench, hunt, carbine class type drills, etc... length, weigh, and config make all the difference in how well it performs for the task you want it to do... but then again, its so easily to change configs so you are not stuck...

i have 2 10/22's and a marlin with the tube mag. one of my 10/22 has the folding stock carbine stock and i've even ran it for part of a carbine class (ran my noveske n4 most of it but wanted to try the lil ruger). it ran perfectly as a carbine with open sights. my other 10/22 is the standard woodstock with a 4x scope that shoots plenty accurate for fun anywhere...

i have to have shot well over 40 bricks of ammo easily through these 2 10/22's... way to much fun and cheap not to shoot alot.

[cebuvfr]

I just got my 10/22 and am very pleased with it. Fun to shoot, very accurate and tons of accessories available. Mine is a Black synthetic, stainless carbine.

[Gnome]

I'm in the same boat as you. Been wanting a 10/22. I called Bass Pro Shops in Rancho Cucamonga and they have the carbine (wooden stock) for about $219. Only problem is they usually sell out. They get fresh shipments every Friday, but I think it says a lot about the rifle's popularity.

[stangman86gt]

I'd go ahead and buy the extended mag release, tri-mag, and recoil buffer right now...other than those improvements i haven't touched the gun and its a rabbit/varmint killing machine.

mike

[sholling]

If you're going to mod it then I'd just get the cheapest wooden stock model I could find. I like wood over synthetic because wood doesn't flex. As someone that owns seven 10/22s plus a couple of receivers I haven't put to use yet I'll warn you that modding them is like eating peanuts and you can stop after just one.

[roushstage2]

If you aren't going to be modding the 10/22, you can also go with a Marlin 795/60. They are a bit less expensive too.

I have a 10/22 and a Marlin 795. Out of the box shooter: I kinda like the Marlin a bit more as it has the bolt hold-open on the last shot and the mag release is easier to use. Mags are a couple of bucks cheaper IIRC. However, the 10/22 is, well, a 10/22!

You'll be happy either way.

[Gem1950]

10/22-RB 1103 Hardwood Satin Black Alloy Steel

http://www.ruger.com/products/1022Carbine/models.html

[scoutpup99]

Check out www.penningtonfirearms.com I am located in wildomar. I have a couple of the 10/22rb in stock.

[willbuyone]

I just bought the 10-22 compact model 10-22CRR. I love this smaller
version. It is fast light wieght easy to handle. The barrel is 16.12
inches the LOP is is under 13 inches, overall length is 34 inches. weight
is 4.5 lbs. Comes with fiber optic sight!!

[Brandon04GT]

Thanks for the replies. I'm kind of leaning towards just getting a Carbine model. Is the stainless model worth it? I heard the receivers are all aluminum so on the stainless model the receiver is just painted silver to mimic stainless steel.

[JNunez23]

I'll tell you what, if the receiver is painted, you really can't tell. I've used mine plenty, and have taken it apart more than a few times to clean it. Not one scratch on it.

[roushstage2]

Stainless isn't worth it, IMO. I also understand the receiver to be painted on the new SS models.

[JNunez23]

Yeah, a whole $20 more for the stainless. Don't break the bank.