22 RIFLE

[LBrown59]

I've about decided on the Ruger 10/22 : but which one of these?
http://www.ruger.com/Firearms/FAProdResults?function=famid&famid=39&variation=10/22®%20Rimfire&bct=Yes&type=Rifle
Here are 9 different models.
OK -> Everybody which one of them would you pick and why?
http://www.ruger.com/Firearms/images/Products/326L.jpg

Now If they would just throw these in on the deal.

 

[DieselPower]

K10/22-T

I alway's get the longest barrel I can get and if as in this case it is, I also go for the Bull Barrel option. No sight's so you will need a scope. Hmm, imagine that, it's also the most expensive.

Now, if you just need a trusty plinking 22 you can go with something like the much cheaper 10/22RB. You sacrifice a little accuracy and muzzle velocity with the shorter barrel and if you do ALOT target shooting barrel life will not be as great as with the bull barrel but it is a fine rifle all the same.

In the end the choice is yours. Depends on your budget, which one would suit you best and in many cases which one is most pleasing to your eyes.

 

[HomeBrew2]

Oh, boy, you're sure missing out on a fun gun ... AR-7. Breaks down and fits in a tool box, fits under a nice jacket when assembled, takes a beating/goes on ticking ... and it floats

 

[archerynut]

I would think to get just about anyone of them. Once you have one then you can get as many accessories for it as you can get accessories (implements) for your tractor. If I was buying one I also would get the SS bull barrel with laminated stock, yeah it's the most expensive, gotta be the best then right?

 

[RollTideRam]

Get the 10/22 stainless and a MarkII to go with it. Both are very good guns and lots of fun. JC

 

[CurlyDave]

Unless you want the bull barrel, I would go for the stainless with either a wood stock or synthetic.

Synthetic is tougher, water resistant, etc all outstanding virtues. I still like the look of wood better.

For me it came down to which stainless one the discount store had on special, and that was wood. If I ever damage the stock, I can fit a synthetic and still be money ahead from the list price.

Now, if you just need a trusty plinking 22 you can go with something like the much cheaper 10/22RB. You sacrifice a little accuracy and muzzle velocity with the shorter barrel...

Many years ago I read about an experiment where a .22 rifle was cut down 2" at a time and velocity measured.

The highest velocity was with a 10" barrel.

Longer barrels are more accurate because the extra weight at the muzzle slows down jitter.

 

[LBrown59]

Unless you want the bull barrel, I would go for the stainless with either a wood stock or synthetic.

Synthetic is tougher, water resistant, etc all outstanding virtues. I still like the look of wood better.

For me it came down to which stainless one the discount store had on special, and that was wood. If I ever damage the stock, I can fit a synthetic and still be money ahead from the list price.

Now, if you just need a trusty plinking 22 you can go with something like the much cheaper 10/22RB. You sacrifice a little accuracy and muzzle velocity with the shorter barrel...

Many years ago I read about an experiment where a .22 rifle was cut down 2" at a time and velocity measured.

The highest velocity was with a 10" barrel.

Longer barrels are more accurate because the extra weight at the muzzle slows down jitter.

I like the no rust feature of the stainless. But was concerned about glare from the sun hitting the barrel.
Is that ever a problem?

 

[CurlyDave]

I like the no rust feature of the stainless. But was concerned about glare from the sun hitting the barrel.
Is that ever a problem?

I haven't noticed it as a problem.

The glint does not get into a scope, so there is no issue there. I can't say whether it alerts game to my presence, but I get what I consider to be my fair share of shots.

When still hunting, I always try to shoot from a shaded position -- it is a type of camoflage.

 

[LBrown59]

K10/22-T

I alway's get the longest barrel I can get and if as in this case it is, I also go for the Bull Barrel option. No sight's so you will need a scope. Hmm, imagine that, it's also the most expensive.

Now, if you just need a trusty plinking 22 you can go with something like the much cheaper 10/22RB.
1*You sacrifice a little accuracy and muzzle velocity with the shorter barrel and
2*if you do a lot of target shooting barrel life will not be as great as with the bull barrel but it is a fine rifle all the same.

In the end the choice is yours. Depends on your budget, which one would suit you best and in many cases which one is most pleasing to your eyes.

1*How much is a little?
2*I probably won't do a lot of that.
What is the difference between the bull and the regular barrel?
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[RedRocker]

There is a truckload of aftermarket accessories for that gun, stocks, barrels, you name it. As far as barrel life being shortend with a short barrel, I guess I need that one explained to me. Seems like friction is friction whether it's going through 16 or 20 inches.