Ruger 10/22 Rifle feedback and thoughts?

F15E_WSO · 10-21-2018, 02:37 PM

All,
Looking at buying a 22 rifle for plinking at the 75 yrd-ish range, something different than handguns.
The Ruger 10/22 gets very good marks, reviews, feedback, cost etc.

I've come to this group for any thoughts or knowledge on this gun in particular or Ruger in other weapons. I hesitate to go to a Ruger forum or site as there the information might be biased. Hoping for some un-varnished truth here.

Also if anyone has a RECOMMENDATION for another .22 rifle in a different brand would be happy for that too. Looking for rifle under $300 and then add a scope.

Any help would be appreciated.

v/r
F15E_WSO

Curly1 · 10-21-2018, 02:58 PM

I got mine back in the middle 70's still have it. Put thousands of rounds thru it. I pick off clays at 100 yards with iron sites. Get extra mags if you go with it. Easy to clean barrel comes off no problem

Mine is picky about federal ammo anything else is fine.

F15E_WSO · 10-21-2018, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curly1

I got mine back in the middle 70's still have it. Put thousands of rounds thru it. I pick off clays at 100 yards with iron sites. Get extra mags if you go with it. Easy to clean barrel comes off no problem

Mine is picky about federal ammo anything else is fine.

Wood stock I'm assuming? Read in a review elsewhere that someone stripped the stock and factory finished and refinished to a very nice effect with some TLC. Ever do any work on your stock if wooden?

HerrKaiser · 10-21-2018, 03:34 PM

We own several. Very good little plinking rifle. Extremely reliable and accurate, we use it to get groundhogs.

lugerholsterrepair · 10-21-2018, 05:16 PM

I highly recommend one! Fun and dependable. I just bought 4 25 round genuine Ruger bananna mags for mine. They were actually cheaper than off brand! REAL quality too. Ruger is a great company..good tech support if you ever need it.

I LOVE my Remington Nylons...but they are limited by their tube mags. The Ruger is a proven rifle. You simply cannot go wrong. Check at your local Walmart if they sell them. Or the used market..chancy though.

Lots of accesories available too.

gunnertwo · 10-21-2018, 06:12 PM

Have four at my house, IMNSHO it's the best 22 autoloader one can have. You can certainly spend more but the number of versions and accessories can't be beat.

G2

DavidJayUden · 10-21-2018, 06:36 PM

Never owned one but there are very few guns out there with greater aftermarket support. You can buy practically any widget for a 10/22.
dju

DonVoigt · 10-21-2018, 09:48 PM

Great autoloader, good price.

F15E_WSO · 10-21-2018, 10:32 PM

Awesome, lots of solid endorsements from many. Thank you.

lugerholsterrepair · 10-21-2018, 11:06 PM

I just took mine out a day ago..shot 150 rounds or so. Brand new Ruger mags. Had a couple of misfires..bad ammo. Stoppages are easy to clear with the 10/22. Mine is a carbine but the noise level isn't bad. With eargoggles it's hardly perceptable. There are likely dozens of YOU TUBE clips out there for comparisons. I watched one on comparing 25 round mags before I went looking for Genuine Ruger mags. No comparison! Buy the Ruger mags.

MikeP · 10-22-2018, 12:13 AM

Get one.

wlyon · 10-22-2018, 12:26 AM

I have owned a couple 10/22's. Not bad accuracy but not great either. Bought a bolt action CZ. Amazing accuracy. Just depends on what you want one for. Bill

Curly1 · 10-22-2018, 02:46 PM

Mine is original wood stock

Rick W. · 10-22-2018, 04:19 PM

The Ruger 10/22 is the small block chevrolet of the 22lr autoloader world. Often can buy the basic rifle for 200 or a bit less, or one can upgrade with custom parts that abound.

I have looked at a Ruger 10/22 RSI type for years, but not yet. With that said I have never owned a 10/22, but have lots of 22 rifles still. I am a lefty with rifle, so always afeared of that some.

The barrel is held to the receiver via a smooth tenion under tension of a two screw block. Some are looser than others, but the correct selection of loctite might be your friend or just thread the barrel and action.

With all the choices out there in aftermarket parts, barrels and triggers come into play. Even steel threaded receivers, the list is endless; even to tactical with 28 can openers on the forearm.

In less expensive autoloaders, the Marlin 60 might be mentioned. All blowback actions have their quirks about dirty chambers and being fully in battery, usually due to poor maintenance.

The bolt guns probably will be above your cost estimate, at least for the ones I am familiar with, but are gems in themselves without a lot of upgrades.

Ruger's service is pretty good, as long as you think original, out the door configurations.

In my own world, I like full sized 22 rifles; my favorites being two converted Ruger No.1's that I converted to rimfire myself. Just fun guns to me.

Hard to go wrong with the 10/22 for a lot of needs the big boys tell me.

lugerholsterrepair · 10-22-2018, 04:29 PM

Didn't someone make a shroud for the 10/22 to make it look like a German MG42? I might be dreaming but I kinda remember something like that.

HerrKaiser · 10-22-2018, 06:19 PM

Jerry, I’ve seen them done up to look just like an AR series rifle (except the
Ruger banana clip is a dead giveaway). I believe I have seen a post somewhere along the line about what you are thinking of.

mrerick · 10-22-2018, 09:37 PM

I've had a 10/22 for many years and enjoy shooting it.

The magazine engagement and controls operation of mine took some time to get used to, but they may have updated it.

If you can find one, a bolt action CZ .22 LR rifle is a good alternate choice. They are similar to the .22 trainers issued in Germany and are high precision rifles at a reasonable price.

Something like the CZ 455...

jeb111 · 10-24-2018, 07:20 PM

Bought a 10-22 years ago, slapped a cheap scope on it and whacked hundreds of prairie dogs with it out to 100 yds. Mine is not finicky with ammo. I would recommend one to anyone looking for a reasonably priced rimfire rifle that's durable and accurate.

10-21-2018, 02:37 PM	#1
F15E_WSO User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Nellis AFB NV Posts: 52 Thanks: 55 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts	Ruger 10/22 Rifle feedback and thoughts? All, Looking at buying a 22 rifle for plinking at the 75 yrd-ish range, something different than handguns. The Ruger 10/22 gets very good marks, reviews, feedback, cost etc. I've come to this group for any thoughts or knowledge on this gun in particular or Ruger in other weapons. I hesitate to go to a Ruger forum or site as there the information might be biased. Hoping for some un-varnished truth here. Also if anyone has a RECOMMENDATION for another .22 rifle in a different brand would be happy for that too. Looking for rifle under $300 and then add a scope. Any help would be appreciated. v/r F15E_WSO

10-21-2018, 02:58 PM	#2
Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,238 Thanks: 116 Thanked 712 Times in 370 Posts	I got mine back in the middle 70's still have it. Put thousands of rounds thru it. I pick off clays at 100 yards with iron sites. Get extra mags if you go with it. Easy to clean barrel comes off no problem Mine is picky about federal ammo anything else is fine. __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary

10-21-2018, 03:34 PM	#4
HerrKaiser User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 845 Thanks: 782 Thanked 860 Times in 410 Posts	We own several. Very good little plinking rifle. Extremely reliable and accurate, we use it to get groundhogs. __________________ -QM Looking for Mauser S/42 toggle train #22

10-21-2018, 05:16 PM	#5
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,771 Thanks: 4,926 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	I highly recommend one! Fun and dependable. I just bought 4 25 round genuine Ruger bananna mags for mine. They were actually cheaper than off brand! REAL quality too. Ruger is a great company..good tech support if you ever need it. I LOVE my Remington Nylons...but they are limited by their tube mags. The Ruger is a proven rifle. You simply cannot go wrong. Check at your local Walmart if they sell them. Or the used market..chancy though. Lots of accesories available too. __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

10-21-2018, 09:48 PM	#8
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	Great autoloader, good price. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

10-21-2018, 06:12 PM	#6
gunnertwo User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 621 Thanks: 821 Thanked 930 Times in 363 Posts	Have four at my house, IMNSHO it's the best 22 autoloader one can have. You can certainly spend more but the number of versions and accessories can't be beat. G2

10-21-2018, 06:36 PM	#7
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Never owned one but there are very few guns out there with greater aftermarket support. You can buy practically any widget for a 10/22. dju

10-21-2018, 10:32 PM	#9
F15E_WSO User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Nellis AFB NV Posts: 52 Thanks: 55 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts	Awesome, lots of solid endorsements from many. Thank you.

10-21-2018, 11:06 PM	#10
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,771 Thanks: 4,926 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	I just took mine out a day ago..shot 150 rounds or so. Brand new Ruger mags. Had a couple of misfires..bad ammo. Stoppages are easy to clear with the 10/22. Mine is a carbine but the noise level isn't bad. With eargoggles it's hardly perceptable. There are likely dozens of YOU TUBE clips out there for comparisons. I watched one on comparing 25 round mags before I went looking for Genuine Ruger mags. No comparison! Buy the Ruger mags. __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

10-22-2018, 12:13 AM	#11
MikeP User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ILL Posts: 686 Thanks: 36 Thanked 452 Times in 198 Posts	Get one.

10-22-2018, 12:26 AM	#12
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,633 Thanks: 3,173 Thanked 2,555 Times in 954 Posts	I have owned a couple 10/22's. Not bad accuracy but not great either. Bought a bolt action CZ. Amazing accuracy. Just depends on what you want one for. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

10-22-2018, 02:46 PM	#13
Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,238 Thanks: 116 Thanked 712 Times in 370 Posts	Mine is original wood stock __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary

10-22-2018, 04:19 PM	#14
Rick W. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 339 Thanks: 81 Thanked 359 Times in 198 Posts	The Ruger 10/22 is the small block chevrolet of the 22lr autoloader world. Often can buy the basic rifle for 200 or a bit less, or one can upgrade with custom parts that abound. I have looked at a Ruger 10/22 RSI type for years, but not yet. With that said I have never owned a 10/22, but have lots of 22 rifles still. I am a lefty with rifle, so always afeared of that some. The barrel is held to the receiver via a smooth tenion under tension of a two screw block. Some are looser than others, but the correct selection of loctite might be your friend or just thread the barrel and action. With all the choices out there in aftermarket parts, barrels and triggers come into play. Even steel threaded receivers, the list is endless; even to tactical with 28 can openers on the forearm. In less expensive autoloaders, the Marlin 60 might be mentioned. All blowback actions have their quirks about dirty chambers and being fully in battery, usually due to poor maintenance. The bolt guns probably will be above your cost estimate, at least for the ones I am familiar with, but are gems in themselves without a lot of upgrades. Ruger's service is pretty good, as long as you think original, out the door configurations. In my own world, I like full sized 22 rifles; my favorites being two converted Ruger No.1's that I converted to rimfire myself. Just fun guns to me. Hard to go wrong with the 10/22 for a lot of needs the big boys tell me.

10-22-2018, 04:29 PM	#15
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,771 Thanks: 4,926 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	Didn't someone make a shroud for the 10/22 to make it look like a German MG42? I might be dreaming but I kinda remember something like that. __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

10-22-2018, 06:19 PM	#16
HerrKaiser User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 845 Thanks: 782 Thanked 860 Times in 410 Posts	Jerry, I’ve seen them done up to look just like an AR series rifle (except the Ruger banana clip is a dead giveaway). I believe I have seen a post somewhere along the line about what you are thinking of. __________________ -QM Looking for Mauser S/42 toggle train #22

10-22-2018, 09:37 PM	#17
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	I've had a 10/22 for many years and enjoy shooting it. The magazine engagement and controls operation of mine took some time to get used to, but they may have updated it. If you can find one, a bolt action CZ .22 LR rifle is a good alternate choice. They are similar to the .22 trainers issued in Germany and are high precision rifles at a reasonable price. Something like the CZ 455... __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

10-24-2018, 07:20 PM	#18
jeb111 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: May 2018 Location: wyoming Posts: 277 Thanks: 711 Thanked 331 Times in 133 Posts	Bought a 10-22 years ago, slapped a cheap scope on it and whacked hundreds of prairie dogs with it out to 100 yds. Mine is not finicky with ammo. I would recommend one to anyone looking for a reasonably priced rimfire rifle that's durable and accurate.