Looking into a 10/22

[Guest num7striker]

Hey guys, figured I'd bum some information with my first post! I recently turned 21 and purchased my first handgun, an XD-9. However, I am quickly learning that shooting is an unbelievably expensive hobby.

I would love to be able to build an AR in the future, however that will have to wait a while. I think it would be great fun to have a 10/22 to plink around with at long distances. It would be a nice and cheap way to satiate my shooting hunger . I would like to get a simple 10/22, stock would be completely fine for me, no fancy accessories necessary. I would like to spend as little money possible without sacrificing quality, so I'm not adverse to buying used.

Where should I start looking? I spend time in both Chattanooga and Knoxville.. Also, how willing are gun store owners usually willing to negotiate? I would hate to piss off the owners of the places I will be frequenting

[TripleDigitRide]

Hey guys, figured I'd bum some information with my first post! I recently turned 21 and purchased my first handgun, an XD-9. However, I am quickly learning that shooting is an unbelievably expensive hobby.

I would love to be able to build an AR in the future, however that will have to wait a while. I think it would be great fun to have a 10/22 to plink around with at long distances. It would be a nice and cheap way to satiate my shooting hunger . I would like to get a simple 10/22, stock would be completely fine for me, no fancy accessories necessary. I would like to spend as little money possible without sacrificing quality, so I'm not adverse to buying used.

Where should I start looking? I spend time in both Chattanooga and Knoxville.. Also, how willing are gun store owners usually willing to negotiate? I would hate to piss off the owners of the places I will be frequenting

Usually Wal-Mart is going to be your cheapest bet on a new Ruger 10/22. I'm not saying you can't find them cheaper, but it may not be that easy.

[Guest Bronker]

Welcome in, Num.

About a month ago, I picked up a new 10/22 "All-Weather" in stainless / synthetic for $229. That was at Academy Outdoors. They beat all others by $50. I love mine, and it will drive nails out to 100 yds +.

[Guest c.a.s.]

Long Distance?

Get a Marlin 39A

[Mike.357]

try pawnshops. there is one in bearden on Kingston pike that has a some rifles.

why are you set on a 10-22? They seem to become money pits.

You can get a good Model 60, that will shoot great, for a lot less than a Ruger

[Guest num7striker]

Well, I've been looking at the 10/22s because they seem to be the most easily customizable. If I did get one I would plan on upgrading and customizing in the future.

[R1100R]

I have a Cz 452 special. It is a tack driver. Five shots @ 100 yards can be covered

with a dime. It comes with the best iron sights I have ever seen on a .22.I paid

under $300.00 out the door.

[Mike.357]

the 10/22s because they seem to be the most easily customizable.

if that is what you are looking to do then the 10-22 is the ticket for you.

Mind now you will end up with a 500 or 600 dollar plinker. 400 of that could be apllied to an AR you say you want down the road. Just sayin...

[Guest 5Legion]

I think you are right on with the 10/22. I bought a stock one - it's the best plinker going. Later, I got a Fajen stock and barrel kit - it's now an uber plinker and one of my fav guns. You can't go wrong with a 10/22.

JD

[Guest num7striker]

Well, I went to both the Chattanooga and Turkey Creek Wal-Marts today and discovered that Walmart no longer carries 10/22s due to a pending lawsuit. They only carry muzzleloaders. I went to Dick's and they were selling the stainless for $249. I also went to Gander Mountain and they had them for $269. I was, however, quite disappointed with the models at each store because they were so short.. I have heard that there are 20" barrel models at Wally world, these did not seem to be 20".

I was going to stop at Guns and More and CCA but they were both closed. I will go out to both again later this week to take a peek, I also saw a billboard advertising a gunshow, I believe it was around the 20th.

Anyways, you make a good point about having the extra money to put towards an AR... how dare you manipulate my weak point!!

I will take a look at some Marlins!

[Almond27]

Hey Sportsman's Warehouse has your bare bones 10/22 in Chattanooga for $199.99 and you metioned a gunshow around the 20th is that in Chattanooga? Sportsman's also has the all weather version for 239.99

[Oh Shoot]

Well, I went to both the Chattanooga and Turkey Creek Wal-Marts today and discovered that Walmart no longer carries 10/22s due to a pending lawsuit...

However, they can order them.

See Walmart online for the models carried.

- OS

[K191145]

Well, I went to both the Chattanooga and Turkey Creek Wal-Marts today and discovered that Walmart no longer carries 10/22s due to a pending lawsuit. They only carry muzzleloaders. I went to Dick's and they were selling the stainless for $249. I also went to Gander Mountain and they had them for $269. I was, however, quite disappointed with the models at each store because they were so short.. I have heard that there are 20" barrel models at Wally world, these did not seem to be 20".

I was going to stop at Guns and More and CCA but they were both closed. I will go out to both again later this week to take a peek, I also saw a billboard advertising a gunshow, I believe it was around the 20th.

Anyways, you make a good point about having the extra money to put towards an AR... how dare you manipulate my weak point!!

I will take a look at some Marlins!

I bought mine at Wal-Mart for $180. That was before they made the cowardly deal with Bloomberg. Now I wont buy any guns products from Wally World anymore, not even a pack of barrel patches. JMO.

Shortly after I saw a 10-22 at Dicks Sporting Goods for around the same price.

[PirateQui]

I would second the mention of Academy sports - Though they only have the carbine. Another gun I would strongly suggest is the Savage Mako. I had he opportunity to shoot it and I liked it a lot - Though I do love my 10/22.

[Guest num7striker]

Well, none of the "urban" Wal-Marts that I have visited are carrying firearms any more. I was told that I could go to Halls, Oak Ridge, or I think it was Lenoir City and buy one.. They wouldn't even order one for me at the Gallaher View Wally-world.

[PirateQui]

Ah, I'm here in Nashville and we have two in the area that carry firearms.. The walmart in Lebanon and the walmart in Franklin.

[Guest coldblackwind]

One of the ones in murfreesboro does too, or at least did recently, the one over by the mall I believe...

[Guest Rugerman]

The walmart in Dayton has them as well. Here is one I just did. Still have some things to do, but she shot great on Monday.

[Guest num7striker]

Is that barrel stock or aftermarket?

[PirateQui]

Since we are talking about 10/22s. I have these rings on mine that look like very large thumb screws. I find that they get loose after a trip to the range and the gun is no longer zeroed. do I need to replace these rings? The rings I currently have look EXACTLY like these http://www.opticsplanet.net/burris-airgun-rimfire-1-22-rings.html

[Guest Rugerman]

Is that barrel stock or aftermarket?

It is an aftermarket 20" bull barrel. If you are looking at building one I will be glad to send you links to the places I bought things from (I shopped hard for the best prices). Just PM me if you want more information and pictures.

Edited October 17, 2008 by Rugerman
Changed 20' to 20"!!!!!

[ninja128]

Yall got me excited to go shopping today!!!!

[vujade]

It was mentioned earlier - I'd also suggest looking at the Marlin 60. It's $135 at Academy Sports. ($60-ish dollars less than a 10 22) I purchased that specifically because I knew once I got the 10 22 - It would be a money pit.

The Marlin 60 is very accurate out the box. (more than the 10 22 out of the box) I love it.

I will add, 1 year after that Marlin purchase, I now have a 10 22 also. =) And yes, it's got a new stock, lots of magazines, and I can't help but keep looking at what else to add. It looks way cooler and more "fun" but when I want to destroy little bitty pieces of broken clay from far away - i still opt for the marlin.