Trying to obtain ruger 10/22...

[davefromca]

I hate to make what seems like a total fng thread, however I seem to be more confused when I started looking into this. I am an experienced forum user and almost always find my answers with searches but not this time.

The short short version:

I want 10/22. People on internet say they are finding them for under $200. I've made several calls and the cheapest here in Santa Barbara is $299. I do intend to start calling dealers closer to LA tomorrow but not holding out a ton of hope.

Used is okay, the classifieds here has 10/22s but they seem to be almost as expensive as a new one and/or customized in a way I do not want. You add in all the fees, (including your time, especially if the gun is 400 miles away and you cannot see it) and its not even worth it.

Should I just go back to big 5 and pay the $299 (plus fees?) to save anymore time from being used? I would love to build one that looks like an m4 however first things first, I need the gun.

Thanks for the guidance.

[NorCalFocus]

Under $200 would be a different state. The Rem 700 I bought is $100-$150 cheaper in another state.

Just pay the $299, thats a pretty good price on a awesome firearm.

[Tank 57]

I don't know where anyone is getting them under $200.$299 is not a bad price.

If you are willing to wait,some places have had good deals on "black friday" in the past.

[E Michael]

I believe mine was $249 on sale, depends you can find the synthetic one for $199 about twice a year on sale here in sac

[Stewdabaker23]

$300 in this state a pretty good. I believe Big5 is having a sale and they have them for like $279 if I remember right.

[Stewdabaker23]

I just looked at the Big5 sale ad and for the stainless its $259 and the wood stock one is $239.

[Tom-ADC]

Turners if they are close has to models for $219 maybe Big 5 will match?

[Chaos47]

Remember when you are reading online to check the date.
I doubt anyone is getting 10/22 sub 200 recently for quite a few years now they have been over 200. I think the lowest sale price I have seen them at Turners was about $220 ish.
The panic has not helped with lowering prices either. Up until earlier this month Rimfire rifles where still part of one of the new proposed AW laws. So that has caused a lot of people to run out and get them. The bills text has now been changed and the rimfire part removed.

Just check Turners fall catalog has blued wood stock or synthetic for 219.99 on page 29 (SS and takedown more) They have an Oxnard store which is less then an hour from Santa Barbara.

http://www.turners.com/engage/displayad_2013fallflyer.php

http://www.turners.com/turners/stores.php

[majtom94]

The short short version:

I want 10/22. People on internet say they are finding them for under $200. I've made several calls and the cheapest here in Santa Barbara is $299. I do intend to start calling dealers closer to LA tomorrow but not holding out a ton of hope.

.

Yea, out of state price after the panic is $225. Then you have to pay the CA portion, tax, dros and FFL fee. You will end up saving $25 when its all said and done. Big 5 is $280 but I think they just went higher to $299. Good luck on hunt.

[Pandanin]

Here you go, start scrolling.

Average prices are hovering around $249

http://gunauction.com/shop/10/22/price

[crufflers]

Around here - near Sacramento - price is about $250-$260 for a standard synthetic. Cordova Shooting Center, etc... advertise them in this range right now. There might be sale prces that dip lower on the standard models. The stainless, tactical, and Laser Max versions are a lot more.

The key to getting a GREAT price is not to be so eager. Keep calling around and calm down.

You might snag a tactical version for a bit more than the Big 5... like $330ish.

Also it looks like there are some consignment shops in your area... check them out and even if there's a used 10/22 out of your price range, make an offer and have the person at the shop call the owner to see if they will take your price. Nothing wrong with a used 10/22 especially if it is pretty stock and you are going to turn it into an M4 or whatever. Offer $190 or $200 on a used one in good shape.

[G21Shooter]

Well now that .22 rimfires are not on the ban list, I would imagine their sales will cool off and prices will go down. Buy before the end if the year though.

[FX-05 Xiuhcoatl]

$250 otd "Turners" when on sale.

[alanman]

Turners has them on sale right now for $220 in their fall catalog. Either a synthetic wood model with blued barrel 18.5" or synthetic black model 20" barrel with hi viz sights.

[autoduel]

Should I just go back to big 5 and pay the $299 (plus fees?) to save anymore time from being used? I would love to build one that looks like an m4 however first things first, I need the gun.

Thanks for the guidance.

If you want a M4gery then get a 15/22.
If you want a 10/22 then just go back to BIG 5 with this:



I picked up a $200 10/22 at the turners sale and with the driving and the waiting, I should have picked one up at big 5 for a few $$ more.