Ruger 10/22 prices??????????

[Encoreman]

Happy New Year to all!! I am wondering what your thoughts are concerning the current prices of Ruger 10/22 rifles? Do you think they will come down some after the rush is over or what? I was thinking of buying a couple for my grandkids, but dang $ 300+ for a 10/22 seems a little much. Thanks for your comments. Mac

 

[aka108]

300 dollars is way too much for a Ruger 10/22 esp for the new ones. Had a chance to handle on a few years ago and they are cheezy to say the least when compared to the older one. Put a few more dollars together and purchase them a CZ which they can pass on to their Grandkids way out in the future.

 

[Reloadron]

The cost of a Ruger 10/22 varies in price between $229.99 - $349.99 depending on where it is sold, using Cabela's as an example. You don't mention a specific model of the 10/22. I forget who but one big box retailer was selling the basic models for $199 Thanksgiving Day. They are a good little rifle.

The mentioned CZ rifles are quite good in their bolt action flavors but as mentioned carry a premium price tag as can be seen here and if we tack on the S&H the cost further increases unless you find one locally.

Ron

 

[jmr40]

The 10-22 prices I've seen have remained stable. Many stores are out of stock, but they always are at this time of year. They are always a common Christmas gift and stores don't like to restock until after they have finished their year end inventories.

The 10-22's made in recent years are far better than the older versions. I've owned and used them for close to 40 years, they have always been 100% reliable, but with at best average accuracy. The last 3 I've bought/used made within the last 2-3 years have been far more accurate. They shoot just as well as my CZ.

They replaced the cheap aluminum trigger group with a better, stronger trigger group. Some seem worried that the plastic is a downgrade, but it is actually touger than the one made with aluminum it replaced.

Give things a few weeks and you shouldn't have any trouble finding a 10-22 at a fair price.

 

[CraigC]

Had a chance to handle on a few years ago and they are cheezy to say the least when compared to the older one.

They're a little different but cheesy is not the word I'd use.

They replaced the cheap aluminum trigger group with a better, stronger trigger group. Some seem worried that the plastic is a downgrade, but it is actually tougher than the one made with aluminum it replaced.

Agreed! It also has molded-in color and won't look like crap like anodized or spray painted aluminum once it gets some wear.

 

[holdencm9]

I should have bought another 10/22 on Black Friday when they were selling for $189. Not sure if I will ever see that deal again.

They replaced the cheap aluminum trigger group with a better, stronger trigger group. Some seem worried that the plastic is a downgrade, but it is actually touger than the one made with aluminum it replaced.

I can't speak to durability, but the trigger pull is much worse now. My buddy bought a 10/22 about 6 months ago and the trigger pull feels like junk. I replaced the factory aluminum trigger assembly on my 20-year old 10/22 with a hornet trigger assembly, but kept the original. If I bought a new 10/22 the first thing I'd do is put that old aluminum trigger in it.

 

[jmorris]

I have a bunch of them some very old some as new as the take down version. I prefer the aluminum trigger housing.

 

[almherdfan]

Local Wal-Mart has the basic carbine for $226. The BX-25 mags may be hard to find. I bought one before the madness @LGS. Can't find one now.

 

[45_auto]

If I bought a new 10/22 the first thing I'd do is put that old aluminum trigger in it.

Whatever makes you happy. There's a reason that the top 10/22 drop-in trigger component manufacturers like Kidd require you to use a plastic housing.

http://www.coolguyguns.com/Ruger-1022-trigger-job-kit_p_95.html

Good article on the differences in the housings here:

http://brimstonegunsmithing.squarespace.com/trigger-plastic-vs-metal/

 

[CraigC]

I've got no issues whatsoever packing the polymer housing full of Power Custom components.

 

[holdencm9]

Whatever makes you happy. There's a reason that the top 10/22 drop-in trigger component manufacturers like Kidd require you to use a plastic housing.

I have no preconceived notions or bias for aluminum vs plastic housings. The Hornet trigger assembly I installed in my 10/22 is plastic, and I love it. But at least for me, the aluminum original is far superior to the plastic originals shipping out from the factory today. It has nothing to do with them being plastic. It has to do with the trigger pull (weight and feel). Maybe I just got a really good one 20 years ago when I bought it, but it is objectively better than my friend's brand-new 10/22 and all the ones I have touched at the store.

Of course, tens of thousands of rounds through my factory original probably helps...but I just don't ever see my friend's getting to the point where mine is. I told him to just buy a Hornet or I'd sell him my aluminum one for like $30.

 

[nathan]

Anyone knows where to find a Ruger 10/22 target model with blued or stainless heavy barrel?

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/36_59_79/products_id/70286

 

[Bushpilot]

The 10-22's made in recent years are far better than the older versions. I've owned and used them for close to 40 years, they have always been 100% reliable, but with at best average accuracy. The last 3 I've bought/used made within the last 2-3 years have been far more accurate. They shoot just as well as my CZ.

I currently have 2 10/22's and 4 CZ's. I haven't shot any 10/22's that were made in the last 2-3 years from a bench rest but I have worked on many that were of recent manufacture. I don't see anything dramatically better or worse in them. Sorry jmr40, but are you talking about ordinary, standard, bone stock, new 10/22's shooting as well as CZ's or modified 10/22's? A standard, stock 10/22 shooting as well as my CZ's would be something that I would have to see to believe. Just where does this substantial improvement in accuracy originate from?

 

[corpo]

I feel your pain...things have gone nuts.
I don't wanna rub it in, but I am thankfull that when I tried to buy a $189.99 10/22 Thanksgiving weekend special they were out of stock except for the display rifle. Was brand new and perfect, but I asked and they gave me 10% off---$162. That was my best buy this year.

 

[Christobevii3]

I've had two bx25 mags, nikon 4x 22 scope, and rings for over two months trying to find one. I'm half tempted to sell the stuff now until I can come across an actual gun. So irritating. I asked for one for christmas and they had one but my dad decided to wait and get one closer to home and haven't seen one since.