Ruger 10/22???

Question

I am looking into a 10/22 and wonder which sock and barrel is best for then gun?

i am going to use the gun for plinking

Answer 1

Oh hell, let me add to your confusion. . .

Check www.midwayusa.com

They list 88 different stocks for your Ruger and 99 different barrels.

Nice thing about the Ruger is you can change stuff out pretty quick. I have a standard stock and standard barrel, A folding stock, a thumb hole stock, a heavy barrel, a heavy stainless barrel. Takes just a few minutes to change things around.

Fun gun. . .

Answer 2

Depends On what you are going to use it for
Bull Barrel & Syntrhetic Stock For Target But It Will Be Heavy
For Plinking Or Hunting Small Game
Standerd Berral And Wood Stock

Answer 3

As everyone here agrees, the 10/22 is a great little gun, accurate, reliable and a great looker. I would try the factory barrel before spending money on a replacement, I have yet to see one that did not shoot well. Choice of stock is entirely up to your fancy/pocket depth. I have used a 10/22 since they came out, now on my fourth one. I get through over 5000 rounds per year on rabbits. As a Gunsmith, I have to say that the 10/22 is the rifle least likely to come in for repair, when one does, it is usually down to user error, i.e. lack of cleaning! More than can be said for Remmy's and Wichesters.

Answer 4

I have the synthetic stock, stainless 10/22 with the bull barrel, and varmint scope. I like its performance very much. It is also an all weather gun because of the what its made of, not to mention the 10/22 is one of those guns that you can get just about any option for. They make more interchangeable parts for this gun than any other. So if you don't like what you choose for it, you can always upgrade or interchange it.

Answer 5

I bought a 10/22 back in the early 70's. Right out of the box it was a center of the bull tearer-outer from the get go. Way back then the Ruger cost right at a hundred bucks or a little less. Went out shooting with a fellow who had a very expensive anshutz all decked out; my ruger grouped better than his rifle costing an arm and a leg more. A month later we went out and I noticed he had a Ruger 10/22!!!! Go America.

Answer 6

Depends on the purpose. I have had several of the plain jane wal-mart specials, and they have all been wonderful. My favorite, and probably the nicest looking is the international model. of course, that depends on your tastes. one thing that has seemed consistant with all of them is that they don't need expensive ammo tobe accurate. all most all of mine will do around an inch at 50 yards with cheap old remington thunderbolts. (that is assuming I do my part, which I often don't)

One thing is for sure, unless you just really want the more expensive models,(you just love the bull barrel, laminated stock, etc),.don't waste the money on them. Even the cheapest 10/22 i have had is a shooter,, accurate and utterly dependable ( and if you get one of those hi-cap 50 round mags, a real blast to plink with. you can mow down tin cans like agatling gun when you get bored with the serious stuff and need to unwind)

Answer 7

As a Gunsmith the Ruger 10-22 is one of my favorite "Play" guns of all time. I have (5) of my own, all customized from the original receivers. There are literally hundreds of options available from button rifled .920 Heavy target barrels, stainless, blued,fluted,Titanium Firing pins,extractors,hammers. Custom trigger groups, Thumb hole stocks, folding, skeletonized,laminated, black,Camo,pistol grips, the list goes on and on.
My personal favorite is a Ruger .22 magnum I converted to .17HMR, with a .920 button rifled free floating ,fluted stainless steel match-grade barrel. Boyds, Salt & Pepper heavy target thumb hole laminated stock, harris bi-pod, and a high mounted Leupold 2-14 X Variable power mil - dot reticle scope. Shoots 3/4" groups at 175 yards with a rest. This is my "reach out and touch something Coyote killer." lol
These rifles are incredible to build into tack driving little shooting machines and there are parts for conversions to fit any budget from the mid-range to a couple thousand dollars. You are only limited by your imagination and the money you have to spend. Even the standard .22LR conversions are a blast to shoot with Eley Sub-sonic hollow point bullets. Makes very little noise and you can actually hear it when the bullet hits your game..groundhogs,prarie dogs, etc. Terrific....

Answer 8

if you want a practical gun, get a regular 10/22 and get a target bull barrel on it.if you want it to look like a assault rifle, you can get kits for that at www.cheaperthandirt.com.it is all what you want


but a hint try to get a bull barrel they are the best for the gun!

Answer 9

Mine is a 1972 model. Great little gun. Unless you are target shooting then just get the walnut stock and regular barrel.

Answer 10

What are you going to use the gun for? Plinking, varmits or competition?