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Posted: 7/11/2004 9:30:20 PM EDT
| I am thinking of getting a .22 for plinking. I am leaning toward a 10/22? can anybody convince me one way or another? |
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Hi, 10/22 is probably the best plinker. No other 22LR has as many aftermarket parts. You can go for accuracy (.920 barrel and stock, trigger job) or for a fun military-style empty casing generator. Kits are out there to make the darn thing look like an AR, a Krinkov AK, a bullpup, an MG42 and on and on. Also, for plinking, there are almost no other 22s that have hi-cap mags available. Once the ban sunsets (praying and praying it will) the tooling still exists for 25, 30 and 50 round mags. Can't go wrong. Thats why this sub-forum is 10/22 and (other) 22 cal rifles! Good luck, Michael |
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I have a standard model that I bought about 18 years ago and it runs like a champ, really accurate too when fed the right ammo. Be sure to consider one of the 'T' models with the factory heavy barrel. If I get another it would be the stainless 'T' model. Oh, and don't forget to pick up one of the clear "40th Anniversary" factory mags. I actually like it as much as my clear high-caps since seeing the original mechanisim at work is really cool. |
| I have a 10-22 T which I use and like a lot. Due to the weight though I think if I did it all over again and only had one 22 rifle it would be the regular 10-22 in stainless. It's super handy and plenty accurate. If you ever get a wild hair you can always ad drop in accesosries which are plentyful. |
I'm going to have to agree. I recently bought a K10/22T (stainless bull barrel), and the thing is simply amazing. I ran about 1200 rounds through it in 2 days and only toward the end did it start to jam, and even then only rarely. The .920 bull barrel is stunning. I've never seen any barrel as beautiful in my life. The trigger has also been adjusted on the T (target) models to be circa 4 pounds, IIRC (don't quote me on that one). At 50 yards with a 4x Bushnell rimfire scope it was shooting better than 0.5" groups. No matter what ammo we fed it, it cycled like a damn champ. I cannot say enough good things about that rifle. That being said, if you really want a kickass 10/22, take a look at www.rimfiresports.com. They've got some great custom parts by Volquartsen that I'm tempted to pick up. I wouldn't mind making a custom target rifle, but unless you're going to be shooting competition, $700+ for a .22 is a little tough to stomach. Check local prices. I picked up the K10/22T (stainless) for $339, the 10/22T (black) was $299, and the standard stainless (non-bull barrel) was $199. The basic model should not run you more than about $80-$90. Great guns. |
Let's see.... Basic blued 10/22 $190 (including tax) Whistle Pig Blue Marbled Barrel $206 (including shipping) Boyd's Walnut Stock $110 Volquartsen Hammer & Bolt Release $50 Buffer $6 Hex takedown screw $3 Acraglas for bedding $15 Weaver T10 Mount $15 Leupold QRW Rings $40 Weaver T36 Scope $325 Flip-up scope covers $15 Paint/Clearcoat for stock $15 Labor (customizing stock, sanding 60grit, 100grit, 200grit, hand-rub paint, 5 clearcoats, hand wetsand 1000grit, buffing, action/barrel bedding, reassembly) $ Whatever the value of 15 hours worth of work by a custom furniture maker, auto body sprayer, and myself is... And that's just one of them..... I'm afraid to add it up honestly.  Woody |
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another company to consider is Marlin. They sell alot of them. I have 2. ones a lever-action, that my dad got at a garage sale a ways back. The other is a Marlin model 60 (semi-auto) stainless steel with nice looking checkered wood and a cheap scope used, but in better than average shape, for $100. I don't own any Rugers, atleast not yet. I bought that stainless marlin last week for plinking purposes. I wanted something that looked great and was cheap, and that was the gun for me. I couldn't find any used rugers, otherwise I might of got one if it had what I wanted. Don't know much about the quality comparison. I just thought I'd give you another option. hope your happy with whatever you choose! |
Before I gave mine to a single female relative that lives by herself, that was my favorite gun. I paid $75, and it worked very well. I have trouble spending $250 to $400 (what I usually see a 10/22 priced in a local store) when most pawn shops have a good old Marlin in very good or new shape for $80 or less.z |
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Well, I just picked up my first 10/22 a couple of hours ago. I got the standard blued model which came with a BSA 22 Special scope for $179.00. It came with base and rings as well. I can already tell that the bolt lock will have to be changed ASAP. I also picked up a Hot Lips mag. The feel and balance seems to be pretty nice. I'm taking her out tomorrow to run a brick through her. I'll let you know what I think tomorrow night. |
Congrats man. I'd suggest getting a decent trigger, too. The factory trigger nothing special, I'll tell you that. |
Thanks! Range Report 10/22. There was a tactical rifle competition running at the rifle range so all of my shooting was done at the 25yd pistol range. Some guys had some full auto going up there.   I like the weight, feel and balance of this rifle. It just seemed to lay perfect into my shoulder. I like the iron sights very much, and putting all 10 within the size of a quarter was not a problem all day at 25yds. The trigger is a little heavy but not too bad. I ran a brick of CCI Standard velocity lead through her today. I dont like this ammo  Honestly, it was so damn humid that the wax like substance that they coated these rounds in started gumming up the magazine after about 300 rnds. I had some FTE problems with this stuff but I attribute it to the ammo, not the rifle.I got the rifle to A, have a fun little plinker, and B. to hopefully get my wife involved in shooting with me. She is wonderful company  and I'd love to get out there with me often. Although she didnt come with me today, she shouldered the rifle and said that it felt comfortable for her and she will be attending me for our local AR15.com member NJ Blast. So it's worked out for me rather well and I only got her yesterday.So, NateM4, get your butt moving and pick one up. My only regret is not getting one sooner. |
Careful what you wish for, mate. I love golfing and shooting with lady friends, but that's usually my alone or guy time. If they get too into it you might start wishing you never introduced her to the range... Anyway, I'm glad you like it! They're a blast. Cheaper to shoot and modify than the .223 and sometimes just as much fun. |
I hear ya about the guy time. However, I leave very early to go to the range and she doesnt like that very much. My bigger problem is if she wants to get any guns of her own. That'll cut into MY WANTED LIST 
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