Ruger 10/22 or Marlin 795?

[brreed1993]

Which one? Why?

[sholling]

It depends on what you want to do with it. Either will do fine as a plinker but if you want an out of the box tack-driver the 10/22 probably isn't for you. If you want the basis of a project rifle the 10/22 is the perfect choice because of the vast amount of goodies made for them. These are a few of my 10/22 projects and all 4 were turned into tack-drivers. If you want a cheap out of the box tack-driver look at some of the bolt action Savage MK11 offerings.

[Chaos47]

Without telling us what you want to do with your rifle or your needs this might as well be a 9mm vs 45ACP or a Glock vs 1911 thread.

There are many many threads on this please search.
Here's one from just the other day:

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=547730

[Cactus_Tim]

I have both.
The 795 with a 3-9x32 scope is very accurate and fun to shoot.
The 10/22 with wood stock and tech sights is also accurate and fun to shoot.
Bottom line, they're both a lot fun and I try to shoot them as often as I can.

[rckjeep]

I have both also and I have them set up the same as LTR's. They both work well as built. The 795 is a great shooter but the quality is not what it used to be. The 10/22 is easy to work on and with some easy but somewhat time consuming work(not money) in the form a DIY trigger job it shoots great. It's a tinkerers rifle. I think it's much more robust inside the action, which to me is worth the extra cost. Bottomline if you like to mess with stuff and want to make it shoot better, not to mention have a little extra cash go with Ruger. If you just want to shoot it get the 795. Be fore warned that Marlin's customer service and quality control are not great so choose wisely. Ruger has been producing quality products for over half a century and will continue to do so. I'd go Ruger myself unless you are on a tight budget and can't save the extra cash.

[KandyRedCoi]

too many threads on this subject...10/22 atw!!!

[roushstage2]

If you want to modify the heck out of the rifle, a 10/22. If you want an out of the box, accurate shooter, the 795.

[compulsivegunbuyer]

10/22. The 795 is accurate, but the build quality leaves much to be desired. The trigger on the new 795's is deplorable. As someone said, Marlin's customer service these days leaves much to be desired. If you go the 795, check the crown, as Marlin seems to cut the crowns off center here and there. Plus, the grooved reciever is not the best platform for mounting a scope. The 795 can be had for cheap though, and most feed whatever you put in them.

[brreed1993]

Thanks for the opinions. Im young so the price point on the Marlin 795 is a bit more attractive but with the aftermarket (and now it looks like quality) of a Ruger 10/22 im gonna spend the cash

[rckjeep]

I think I saw CDNN has the 10/22 for $169 which is insanely cheap. You won't be disappointed with your Ruger. Get some extra factory mags while you're at it. I love my 10/22's, I do wish they made a bolt action in a similar price point.

[510GUY]

I owned both and ruger and you can't go wrong with either one. The marlins price seems like it going up every year.

[Mail Clerk]

Thanks for the opinions. Im young so the price point on the Marlin 795 is a bit more attractive but with the aftermarket (and now it looks like quality) of a Ruger 10/22 im gonna spend the cash

brreed1993,

Don't fret if you kinda looking at the 10/22. Every 10/22 rifle I have in my battery that was modified has always been used ones instead of new. You can always buy another stock and put on a new barrel of your liking and still do it on a budget. If you go this route just check out the used gun rack and look over each one carefully and pick th best one of the lot. That's what I did cuz I planned to put on a new stock and a heavy aftermarket barrel. Also make sure the taps for the scope mounting aren't chewed up.

Good luck in your final decision.

Mail Clerk

[rojocorsa]

795, when on sale...

add sling swivels, a USGI web sling, and tech sights. Done. You got everything you could want in a standard .22 SLR, IMO. Perfect for appleseed.

[icenix]

Ruger 10/22. I have had mine since 1992 and I still love to shoot it. Quality gun and I love the stock on mine. Can't go wrong with a Ruger.

[brreed1993]

brreed1993,

Don't fret if you kinda looking at the 10/22. Every 10/22 rifle I have in my battery that was modified has always been used ones instead of new. You can always buy another stock and put on a new barrel of your liking and still do it on a budget. If you go this route just check out the used gun rack and look over each one carefully and pick th best one of the lot. That's what I did cuz I planned to put on a new stock and a heavy aftermarket barrel. Also make sure the taps for the scope mounting aren't chewed up.

Good luck in your final decision.

Mail Clerk

Probably won't put a new barrel on it but I'm planning to put a Tapco Intrafuse stock on someday