22 RIFLE

Michael_E_Tx · Mar 9, 2007

DieselPower said:
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.

Hey Diesel. I recently picked up a SS 10/22 at Walmart. It actually has a 22" barrel, longer than any listed on the Ruger website. I called them and they said it is a Sporter model, although not the 10/22DSP. It has a wood sporter style stock, which I believe is beechwood.

In reading I've done since getting this rifle, it seems like they say you actually lose a little velocity with a .22LR at anything over a 20" barrel, although accuracy may be enhanced.

LBrown59, the difference between the bull barrel and "regular" is about 2 1/4 lbs., including the heavier stock that comes with a bull barrel gun. The bull barrel is roughly twice as big in diameter as a regular barrel.

I also looked at the regular SS 10/22RPF with the synthetic stock. I didn't care for the stock, myself, it seemed a little undersized to me. The rifle I purchased was the same price as this model.

Mike

Highbeam · Mar 9, 2007

The cheapest 10/22 in the lineup would be my choice. The mechanism and action are the same in all of them and for the sake of relatively low tech plinking and shootin stuff that looks at you funny, the upgrades are cosmetic.

Another point is that due to the huge aftermarket the prices to upgrade your base model 10/22 can be much cheaper than buying the rifle that way from ruger.

I think you will find the base model every bit as accurate and dependable as the fancy ones. Mine is plane jane but with a deer scope on it and besides some trigger work, I might not ever change a thing.

1bush2hog · Mar 9, 2007

I would go pick them up and feel them too before making a final decision. The stock Ruger 10/22, although a nice gun, feels too short for me so I prefer to shoot the Remington as it is a longer gun. Not sure how the prices compare, but I imagine the Remington is more $$

LBrown59 · Mar 9, 2007

I think I'm getting it narrowed down, but I still have some questions.
1/What's the difference between the bull and no bull barrels?
2/ How much accuracy is lost going from an 18.5'' barrel to a 16 & 1/8th.'' barrel?
3/What's the difference between a rifle and a carbine?

RG_Upton · Mar 9, 2007

Bull barrels are heavier (larger diameter) and typically don't taper all the way to the muzzle.

There is not necessarily any difference in accuracy due to barrel length. Practical accuracy with iron sights can vary because of the distance between the front and rear sights. If you use a scope this is not an issue.

Carbines typically have barrels around 16 inches. Rifles are usually 18 inches or longer.

MDM · Mar 9, 2007

LBrown59 said:
I think I'm getting it narrowed down, but I still have some questions.
1/What's the difference between the bull and no bull barrels?
2/ How much accuracy is lost going from an 18.5'' barrel to a 16 & 1/8th.'' barrel?
3/What's the difference between a rifle and a carbine?

Bull barrels are heavier and more rigid. You will not see any accuracy loss from 18" to 16". 16" is the optimal length as anything longer will slow the round down due to the added friction. The carbine version will have the barrel band and shorter stock. The rifle version will be worth more should you decide to sell of your factory stock and barrel. All factory 10/22's have a sporter chamber which is good for functionality but not so much accuracy. Aftermarket barrels have a bentz type chamber which is a little tighter and will increase accuracy. Any factory configuration will work fine for your intended purposed. Try this website rimfirecentral.com. More info on the 10/22 than you could process in a month.

MDM · Mar 9, 2007

I wouldn't opt for the bull barrel version unless you are dead set on more weight. It's not worth the extra money. Another thing, stailess does not mean it will not rust. This is low grade stainless like 416 grade, so it will rust.

RoyJackson · Mar 9, 2007

Well, I don't think anyone has mentioned Henry rifles yet (didn't read all the posts though).
A Henry isn't the top of the line, like a Marlin 39A, but it's an accurate and very serviceable .22 lever action. The price for a base model (Model 001A) should be about $170 to $190.
This rifle, BTW, is a lever action. When you cock a lever action, make sure you cock completely.

RobertN · Mar 9, 2007

1bush2hog said:
I would go pick them up and feel them too before making a final decision. The stock Ruger 10/22, although a nice gun, feels too short for me so I prefer to shoot the Remington as it is a longer gun. Not sure how the prices compare, but I imagine the Remington is more $$

I shoulda thought of that

This is a REALLY good point. I had a Ruger Blackhawk for a while. I worked up some nice handloads for it, had trigger and action work done on it. It shot very nice, from the bench. Off a rest, it shot nice tight groups. The second I shot without a support, I could barely keep them on a paper plate at 25 yards. I shot other pistols in the same situation, very accurately. Finally narrowed it down to fit; it just did not fit my hand; had a pistol course instructor look at it and he pointed out the poor fit.

The 10/22 is pretty short for me; I added a stock extension before it was comfortable to shoot. I have added recoil pads to other rifles, not so much because of recoil, as it was to lengthen them.

Shoulder a few different rifles before you buy; you may find you like something else because it fits you better or is more comfortable.