Need advice on first .22 rifle.
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Need advice on first .22 rifle.
I've been shooting for years but I never had a .22 rifle. I just got a .22 Ruger MKIII and I love it. I want to get a .22 rifle next for informal target shooting and informal shooting at steel plates at 50 and 25 yards. I'm leaning towards Ruger 10/22. But which model should I get: the target model or a basic SS model and then dress up the basic rifle with after market accessories?
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Yes, which is not hard to do. That's how I got my M1 from them years ago. I was a member of a gun club NOT affiliated with them, so that CMP advised me to hook up with an affiliate even just for one season till I get my M1. Actually, I continued my membership for two years so I could stock up on .22 and .30 cal milsurp then bailed out.wlambert wrote:The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has some new Kimber target .22's at a very good price. The only catch is that you must be a member of an affiliated club.
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A bad shot is often caused by a loose nut behind the buttplate
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A friend said he got his fm CMP for $600 which he considers a very good price considering "the incredible accuracy." So much so that he plans to get another.wlambert wrote:The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has some new Kimber target .22's at a very good price. The only catch is that you must be a member of an affiliated club.
wlambert
A bad shot is often caused by a loose nut behind the buttplate
I went with Ruger 10/22 SS All Weather rifle.
http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/ ... s/109L.jpg
I shot 350 rounds of Federal Classic Hi Vel. I had no FTF or FTE. I put a Simmons 42mm red dot on it. The rifle is so much fun, I had more fun with this rifle than with rifles costing 3 to 4 times as much. I was shooting plates at 25 and 50 yards. This set up is very fast. The only concern for me was when I took it apart, the finish on the inside of the receiver is wearing off, from the bolt and the recoil spring, but I don't think it's big deal.
http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/ ... s/109L.jpg
I shot 350 rounds of Federal Classic Hi Vel. I had no FTF or FTE. I put a Simmons 42mm red dot on it. The rifle is so much fun, I had more fun with this rifle than with rifles costing 3 to 4 times as much. I was shooting plates at 25 and 50 yards. This set up is very fast. The only concern for me was when I took it apart, the finish on the inside of the receiver is wearing off, from the bolt and the recoil spring, but I don't think it's big deal.
Congrats on the shooter! That's a great choice.
Yeah, everything sounds normal for wear. Try some inexpensive bulk Federal ammo and continue having a great time with it.
You know of course that in time you'll want those enhancements that are almost endless on a 1022. Some DIY and cheap.... some a little more costly.
Many here are willing to help.
SD
Yeah, everything sounds normal for wear. Try some inexpensive bulk Federal ammo and continue having a great time with it.
You know of course that in time you'll want those enhancements that are almost endless on a 1022. Some DIY and cheap.... some a little more costly.
Many here are willing to help.
SD
Thanks guys. I already ordered extended mag release, VQ slide stop, recoil buffer pin, VQ bolt operating rod and spring, and more Ruger mags. Other than that I think I'm going to keep it as is. This rifle is fun to shoot and to tinker with. What is that finish on the receiver anyway? It comes off under normal working conditions? What about sand blasting it away?
Well, GUNS4ME, now you've gone and done it! You bought that 10/22 and already you're into the mods. No doubt, you caught this dreaded disease on this forum from Song Dawg. Go back and look at his post titled "The Obsession" and you'll see what will happen to you eventually. Unfortunately, I don't think there's any cure!