Is Ruger 10/22 a good first .22 gun for me?

Question

I am looking into my first gun as a Ruger 10/22, any suggestions? im looking into getting it in a walnut stock...Thanks!

Answer 1

I love my Ruger 10/22 but I would have to say that out of the box it is pretty junky. The sights are crap, the stock is for a little kid, the receiver is made of cast metal, and the trigger is probably the worst thing about the rifle. Now I am not bashing at all I just feel that they need alittle bit of work. Right off the back I always change the barrel to a 920 and stock to preference and install a drop in trigger kit at least! I would recommend a ruger 10/22 as a first gun to someone who plans on tricking it out later. Definitely not to someone who plans on just shooting and leaving it as is. By the time you get all the aftermarket parts and make it into something shootable you have spent enough to buy almost anything. I would seriously think about what you want out of your first rifle and cater to that they are so many choices out there. Just feel a stock 10/22's trigger next to a CZ 452, savage mk2, remington model 5, or an even better kimber svt. If semi auto is really important remington, savage, marlin, and cz make them aswell. You can even buy a .22 caliber ar-15 upper and ar15 lower and use that, that way all you will need to buy is a 223 upper later and you have two guns on the same platform. The best thing about the 10/22 is the aftermarket parts but without them it's garbage.

Answer 2

There are 2 major thoughts on the matter.

1: A semi auto 22 is a great gun for a new shooter. both a Ruger 10/22 or Marlin model 60 will fit the bill.

2: A bolt action 22 lr is the best gun to start with. Semi autos encourage "spray and pray" methods of shooting, a bolt action will teach you to make each shot count.

I started with a Marlin 60 only because it was given to me, I would have bought a 10/22 only because of the detachable magazines. I am happy however with the marlin. A 10/22 will be a fine gun to start with.

Answer 3

The 10/22 is a nice little rifle. It is simple and light to carry. You can upgrade many of the parts of the 10/22 to improve accuracy, heavy barrel, scope etc. Ammo is cheap and easy to come by. Having said that I will now say this. Get advice and training in the use and safety of firearms from someone who has experience. Just because you can slap a clip in, jack one in the chamber and pull the trigger doesn't make you a responsible gun owner. Owning a firearm is a big responsibility. Not only when you are handling it, but how you store it and secure it from someone accidently getting hurt. I grew up hunting, my father taught me from an early age to respect the power and responsibility of gun ownership. The last thing you ever want to happen is to be reponsible for hurting somene else, or worse. More people in the US are killed or wounded by 22's than any other caliber. Another reason not to have an accident is because every time one happens, the anti-gunners jump all over it. They ignore the fact that the inner-city gangs are throwing rounds around like crazy but when some one in a rural area has a misshap it is front page news. So........keep in mind you are joining a club, so to speak, and we don't need any more bad press. Lecture is now over and class is dissmised. Have fun! I always did.

Answer 4

The 10/22 is a GREAT gun. It is accurate and is easily madified by changing barrels, stock, etc. If you want to, you can even easily change it to a .17 Mach II caliber by simply buying a new barrel chambered for the .17 Mach II round. Then just swap barrels and you now have a .17 Mach II rifle. When you want a .22, just put the original barrel back in it. This changing of the barrel is a simple task that you can do yourself. If you want a different stock, that is an easy change, too.

So, if you are thinking of buying a 10/22, you are on the right track.

Answer 5

10/22 is an excellent gun however i consider it a good second .22
its accurate and the magazines are well made however its a semi-auto and they really suck to clean and its about 500$?
I have a Remington bolt action that is phenomenal the trigger pull is unbelievably perfect its on par with the Savage accu-trigger and its really accurate for the price
there are only two things i don't like about it
1. the magazines are not the greatest (plastic with metal liner)
2. it wont shoot just any ammo accurately I've found that the 40gr solid point LR Federals are the best the higher speed hollow points or lighter 22 shorts really suck

try Savage they have some really good guns too but i have no experience with them however if you want a semi go with the 10/22 but if you get a bolt you will learn better gun control

Answer 6

The 10/22 is a great gun, relatively cheap and very dependable. Plus when you learn more about guns there are many options available for the 10/22. If you buy one, go ahead and get plenty of high capacity clips in case the democrats get back in office. You wont go wrong with that gun.

Answer 7

The question isn't very particular, high quality or a extra advantageous .22 rifle? in case you want calibers, relating to the subsequent one up is .22 wmr or .17hmr, and then there is rounds like .223 to .50, so there is many distinctive calibers extra advantageous than a .22lr. while you're speaking a pair of extra advantageous .22lr rifle, exceedingly lots any bolt action .22 (Savage Mark II, Ruger seventy seven/22, Marlin XT-22, and so on.) or single shot .22 (Rossi, Anschutz form sixty 4, and so on.)

Answer 8

It is a great gun, personally, i dont like them. The barrel is too short and it is too loud for a .22. If you want one go ahead. I really like my Remington 597, and it is a little cheaper than the Ruger. I also have a Marlin and it is an awesome .22. It is tube fed and will hold like 15.

Answer 9

Rutger 10/22 is a fine rifle. What are you planning to learn to hunt? If you plan to shoot anything bigger than squirrels the .22 might not be the best choice. They are great for practice. They are accurate and the cartridges are reasonably priced. They are a lot of fun.

If you are planning to learn deer hunting, consider something like a bolt action 30-06.

Answer 10

Yes, both Ruger and Marlin are fine guns with very accurate barrels. Good choice !