Walmart tonight

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Went to Mount Juliet Wally world tonight they had a nice composite Ruger 10/22 with a stainless barrel priced at $254.00 seemed like a lower than normal price? I am kind of itching to get something to plink with now that my range is nearing completion. Doesn't. Seem like there are a lot of inexpensive options out there that wont break the bank to shoot on a regular basis? Seems like a a 10/22 might be an option any other thoughts on an affordable long rifle that would be affordable to shoot?


Thank you

[runco]

I don't think the hardware is your challenge! 

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I don't think the hardware is your challenge!

Ammunition not really an issue if that's what you meant?

[runco]

Ammunition not really an issue if that's what you meant?

Yea that is what I meant! 

 

My father really likes 1950s bolt action rifles, he and his buddy plinks about ~200 rounds a week, best shot pays lunch.  Maybe older guns might be better!

[TrickyNicky]

Here's one with their laser stock a bit cheaper. Probably come out to the same after transfer, maybe a bit cheaper.

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/10-22-rifle-with-lasermax-11129.html

Here's a Remington 597 for well under $200. I like the 597 really well, excellent shooters for the cost and IMO mostly on par with the 10/22. The 10/22 takes a lead in reliability, but for me the fact that the 597 is closer to a full sized rifle more than makes up for it. I have them both and shoot them both, the 10/22 is handier, the 597 is more comfortable to shoot and accurate.

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/firearms-clearance/remington-597-22lr-synthetic-stock-20-barrel.html

[TnShooter83]

10/22's are deceiving. It's not what you pay for it.

It's what you spend on it once you get it.

 

With all the aftermarket parts out there is t is EASY to have 3x what you paid for it in after market parts.

Those babies are addicting too, it's hard to own just one 10/22.

 

As for another "Cheap" plinker.

 

The Remington 597 mentioned above is great.

As is the Mossberg 702 Plinkster.

And don't forget the Marlin 60 if you can live with a tube feed mag.

[hipower]

Darn good pricing from Palmetto State on both those rifles.

[Guest SgtFraser]

As Shooter mentioned above, a Marlin model 60, in my personal experience, has been far more accurate than any 10/22 Ive ever shot. If youre set against tube fed, try a Marlin 795, much cheaper than the Ruger price tag.

Sgt Dan Fraser, USMC Edited June 5, 2014 by SgtFraser

[jhc77]

Yea that is what I meant! 

 

My father really likes 1950s bolt action rifles, he and his buddy plinks about ~200 rounds a week, best shot pays lunch.  Maybe older guns might be better!

I have a Marlin 81DL with a Weaver scope that is still used. I shot it more than the Model 60. Picture is borrowed, but same set up on mine.