Ruger 10/22 Purchase Advice

[ChuckV_net]

I have been thinking about getting a Ruger 10/22 and am debating over used vs. new.

One local gun shop has a new 20" barrel without the ring on the end of the stock and he wants $210.

Another local gun shop has a used one with a rough looking stock for $100.

I don't really know what to look for in evaluating a used 10/22.

The idea of customizing it later has appeal.

For now it will get a scope and see use in an amateur bulls eye league at a local club as well as the customary plinking duties.

Any thoughts?

 

[Sheldon]

A $100 10-22 is cheap if all you need is to replace the stock. Factory stock take-offs are pretty cheap on Ebay and elsewhere.

 

[DnPRK]

If the black anodizing is still on the receiver and bolt isn't rusty, go with the $100 rifle. As Sheldon said, brand new takeoff parts are cheap on eBay.

 

[bofe954]

If you like to tinker and you are going to customize I would definitely do used. The aftermarket part supply is huge for the 10/22 and they are really easy to work on.

 

[Ohen Cepel]

I've been looking for a receiver only and I would go $100 just for that.

Get the $100 gun. Even if you need a new barrel and stock you're not out much and you'll have what you want in the end.

 

[Cindog]

If you plan on customizing your 10/22 then get the used one if the receiver is in good shape since it will likely be the only part left from your original purchase when it is all said and done.

 

[Bear Gulch]

The first rifle sounds like the new carbine model. That isn't a bad price.

 

[sturmruger]

I would get the $100 rifle. I think the 10/22 is one of the easiest rifles there are to work on. I have replaced a good amount of parts in mine and it is the best shooting rifle I have.

If you don't like the stock I would recomend the Hogue overmolded stock designed for a .920 bull barrel. They can usually be found for around $45. Just switching to that stock and not using the barrel band will usually get you close to an inch group at 50 yards. Some new trigger parts will get you usually get under an inch at 50 yards. I buy most my parts from www.powercustom.com

 

[George S.]

10/22's can be had brand new in the $150 range. You may have to track down sporting goods store sales inserts in papers or put up with going to a Wal-Mart but they are around.

If you are thinking about building a custom rifle, then find the cheapest one you can. A receiver and bolt is the basic building block for a great 10/22 that will shoot a single ragged hole. They are a really fun rifle and there is a tremendous amount of aftermarket stuff for them you can install your self that will make them a very accurate shooter.

The receiver is cast aluminum and the standard rifle has a black powder coating on it that is easily removed. With a bit of steel wool and elbow grease, you can turn the "blued" receiver into the stainless version.

The 20" bull barrel is the 10/22T Target model http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/FAProdView?model=1121&return=Y

 

[wally]

Get the used one and see my thread about how I transformed my 10/22:

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=131138

I'm thrilled by what the extra $210 I put into the gun got me -- check out the 50 yrd targets.

--wally.

 

[lycanthrope]

Going for $150 NEW at the local Wal Mart here.......Buy a Richards Microfit stock and some Volquartson trigger pieces and go shoot it alot. Then buy a barrel if you need it. Some factory 10/22 barrels work very well.

 

[kart racer]

If you have a Dick's sporting goods,which I don't recommend for much,they have them locally for 149.00..new

 

[MoeMentum]

I got mine at Dicks, on sale for $149.00 .

 

[Remander]

As stated, the standard 10/22 carbine can be bought new at discount stores for $160 or so. Wal-Mart sells a "rifle" version that has a longer stainless barrel and a bit longer stock (I think) for a bit over $200.

I bought the Wal-Mart special a couple of years ago, and I much prefer it to the regular (smaller) carbine. It just fits me better.

If the carbine is the size for you, the $100 used is probably a decent deal.

They are fun, cheap guns. You will enjoy it.

 

[junke]

i was looking to build another 10/22 (and that $100 one would have been a buy item for me) but i found a new one at the local Black Sheep with the full Mossy oak camo, syn. stock (looks sweet!) for $199. (shoots sweet also) the trigger on this one is better than usual.

 

[CB900F]

Chuck;

I very much suspect that the 20" barrel one without the band, is the new 10/22 rifle. My local emporium recently had them on sale at $179.00, so I don't think the $210.00 you mentioned is all that good a deal. The reason I didn't pick it up was that I liked the 10/22 deluxe next to it better at $189.99. The standard 10/22 carbines were priced at $169.99 in wood/blue.

If the used one for $100.00 looked to be in decent shape though, and I was planning to play with the accessory market goodies, that's the way I'da gone.

I've done that & most assuredly bought the T-shirt, as well as a whole buncha other stuff. This one's gonna be a super-stock. Volquartsen gets it to work magic on the action & properly fit the stock barrel to the action. It'll look stock, but I expect it may shoot a little better than stock.

900F