Please recomend .22 rifle for Apple Seed project

[Ghost Dog]

There sure are a lot of supporters for the Ruger 10/22. maybe the thing to do is take the daughter along and see if the Ruger or the Marlin is a better fit for her.

Thanks, G D

 

[44Dave]

In that case, make sure she can work the mag release.

 

[alemonkey]

Honestly, I would go with whichever one fits best and is cheaper. The 795 is probably more accurate out of the box but the 10/22 has more accessories available if you want to pimp it out. Either one will be plenty accurate for Appleseed. You really only need to be able to shoot 4 MOA consistently. For 99% of shooters it won't be the rifle that holds them back.

 

[bigfatdave]

44Dave, Ruger started putting a better mag release on standard recently, the days of a flush button are over, mostly.
If I got a deal on a used 10/22, I'd just drop in an extended mag release or bubba up a lever to attach to the button as some have done ... it is an easily remedied problem.

+1 on the "whatever fits best" plan. In the long run, the cost difference between a basic 10/22 and the 795 is chump-change ... get a gun you like and the ammo cost will eclipse that initial gun/mags cost rapidly.

 

[alemonkey]

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I've never really had a problem with the factory 10/22 mag release. I have skinny fingers though, so it's easy for me to press that button. I just use the front of the triggerguard as a reference point and push up right in front of it.

 

[quietman]

Check both the 10/22 and 795. Get what SHE likes the best as she'll enjoy shooting more.

I always like the "Well the Ruger has more accessories" argument. If money is a concern then it doesn't matter now many accessories there are. Plus, there aren't as many for the 795 or 60 because they don't need them. (j/k)

However, you can accessorize if you want to. See here:
http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/marlin/82869-marlin-60-795-accessories.html

My wife likes her 795 over a 10/22 for the following reasons:
1. Lighter (795 is 4.5 lbs)
2. Easier to change magazine and load a round in the chamber (She hates the Ruger mag "safety feature")
3. Dead accurate (15 round nickel size groups off a bench)
4. Can paint the stock to her color preference (btw you can get wood and youth stocks for the 795 and total cost will still be less than a 10/22)

What I liked:
1. Rifle cost $105 after rebate from Dick's.
2. Tech sights were easy to install.
3. Comes equipped with swivel studs.
4. Frighteningly easy to remove action from stock for cleaning / lube.

Both the 10/22 and 795 are good rifles. Neither is perfect, but both are dependable and durable.

Alemonkey
Either one will be plenty accurate for Appleseed. You really only need to be able to shoot 4 MOA consistently. For 99% of shooters it won't be the rifle that holds them back.

What he said.