Ruger 10/22 price check

[V-fib]

An employee at work is selling some guns to finance another gun. He has a Ruger 10/22 with 22” stainless bbl and folding stock. It also comes with two 10 round mags. Price is $125. I don’t know the age of the gun yet or how many rounds have been through it. Are the 10/22’s reliable? Is this a fair price? Anything I should look for when I go to view the rifle? Thanks

 

[GTKrockeTT]

An employee at work is selling some guns to finance another gun. He has a Ruger 10/22 with 22” stainless bbl and folding stock. It also comes with two 10 round mags. Price is $125. I don’t know the age of the gun yet or how many rounds have been through it. Are the 10/22’s reliable? Is this a fair price? Anything I should look for when I go to view the rifle? Thanks

does this even warrant a comment?

 

[duckslayer]

buy it

 

[joab]

Good price, bad stock

 

[1 old 0311]

BUY.............BUY................BUY............BUY

 

[MDG1976]

If you don't buy it, I will.

 

[f4t9r]

Good Deal

 

[chakup]

it dependson what you want!

Had to mix it up. If you want a fun cheap target gun, you may end up replacing everything but the receiver, and work done to trigger group. You can pick up brand new 10/22s for ~$140. Not a bad deal though.

 

[Live Free Or Die]

Brand-new 10/22's in my area are $150-$160. That's for the super plane-jane model. IIRC the cheapest stainless-barreled model was more like $210+. So yeah, $125 sounds like a very nice price if it's in good condition. Personally I'd just buy a brand new one for peace of mind, but I have used-phobia.

 

[George S.]

it dependson what you want!

.... You can pick up brand new 10/22s for ~$140. Not a bad deal though.

Sure wish that was true in my area Most of the discount stores want around $190 and even the local Wally World is at $179.

As far as the 10/22 for sale, like you see on eBay, BUY IT NOW!! Thats a great price if it's anywhere near decent condition.

They are very reliable .22 rilfes and very easy to work on. There are lots of accessories and custom parts available from a variety of sources. The Rimfire Central Forum has 6 different sections devoted to the 10/22 http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/

You can tell the age of the rifle by checking out this link to the Ruger website:
http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/SE-H-RI-10-22.html Just scroll down the list of serial number ranges to find the year of manufacture.

 

[V-fib]

Thanks for the replys.

I have one other question. Does the bolt lock open after the last round with the 10/22's like it does on the marlins?
thanks

 

[duckslayer]

No it doesn't. Is that a problem?

 

[V-fib]

firing on an empty chamber with .22's , Isn't that hard on the firing pin?

 

[Live Free Or Die]

firing on an empty chamber with .22's , Isn't that hard on the firing pin?

I wondered that as well. Apparently it's OK though. In fact, in the manual that came with my 10/22, Ruger assures it's fine to dry-fire.

I think it would be nice if the action locked open after the last shot, but I'm pretty sure there are some aftermarket parts that would accomplish this if it really bothered you.

 

[V-fib]

thanks,
I hoping to take a look at it this weekend. from what I've seen on gunsamerica it sounds like a good deal.

 

[chuxterized]

aftermarket parts

i've definitely seen aftermarket parts that will hold the bolt open after the last shot.. it requires putting in in some new part into the gun and changing the magazines a bit too.. if i remember correctly, the part that goes in the gun was "drop in" so didn't seem like it would be very difficult. i don't remember much more than that.

good luck and have fun with the gun

 

[Cueball]

I would say that it is a decent price for the gun, and as far as reliability or accuracy... IMHO you have to be a tinkerer if you are going to like a 10/22. If you like to tinker, a 10/22 is an absolute dream come true. They are cheap and easy to work on with 10 bazillion aftermarket parts available for it. However, if you are the type that just wants a reliable good shooter out of the box, I would look at something else.

Just my $ .02

 

[duckslayer]

However, if you are the type that just wants a reliable good shooter out of the box, I would look at something else.

??? Are the new ones not as reliable as they used to be out of the box? I have a 10/22 that is over 20 years old, has been fired on an empty chamber a number of times, and it is still rock solid...all with very little cleaning.

 

[Cueball]

The new ones have a terrible trigger and accuracy is only fair. If you like to work on them, both issues can be fixed with a little effort. If not, I would be looking at another option.

 

[22-rimfire]

For a plinking 22, the 10/22 is just fine. Customization potential is high if you are into that sort of thing. I prefer a rifle with a tubular magazine for plinking and general shooting. But, I have a 10/22 also; doesn't everyone?