Ruger 10/22 Questions

[Reptile]

I am attending Appleseed in February.

I want a new 10/22 with a synthetic stock.

They have some at Dicks for $250. It is the one with the grey (stainless?) barrel.

I also want a scope.

What is the ultimate set-up for this?

Want to spend less than $350.

ANy advice would be helpful.

 

[MassMark]

There's two - one is stainless and the other is stainless finish, (at least in our store). Both come with a scope mount, so you'll need rings, a scope or a red dot. Are you looking for magnified optics or a red dot, (or combination). Also, are you looking to spend under $350.00 for the entire set-up, or is that the budget for your scope?

 

[Reptile]

There's two - one is stainless and the other is stainless finish, (at least in our store). Both come with a scope mount, so you'll need rings, a scope or a red dot. Are you looking for magnified optics or a red dot, (or combination). Also, are you looking to spend under $350.00 for the entire set-up, or is that the budget for your scope?

They had the stainless finish for $250. Should I get the real stainless barrel?

I was planning on spending $350 for the gun and scope.

$100 for a scope/red dot. Any options like that that you would recommend?

One more thing... should I get synthetic or wood?

 

[CooperS7777]

If your dead set on spending only 350 as well as changing the stock, your best bet as far as getting the most for your money is a set of tech sights.

Otherwise, the Mueller APV is a great scope...but budget about 120 for it alone.

 

[MassMark]

If I was set on the stainless look, I would get the stainless. Although it's more glossy in stainless steel, the more dull marine coat-type finish they use seems to scratch easily. I haven't seen stainless offered in the wood stock option at Dicks, (though I think it is).

As for scopes, I'm not sure if your local Dicks has them, but the Simmons "22 Mag" seems like a nice optic for very short cash. Generally, I shy away from Simmons, but in this case, the "22 Mag" appears to be the exception to the Simmons avoidance rule. The glass seems very clear, good eye relief and a solid feeling build - all for $39.99. There's no need to go nuts on optics for a .22 - especially with this. I will be putting one on my 10/22. Here's a link to the scope if you can't find it at Dicks. We have a mix of the newer and older models, so make sure it says: "True Zero" or "QTA". The older ones are fine, but the newer models seem to be more feature packed. There really is no need to spend $100.00 on a rimfire scope - unless you're going to seriously compete....With the savings on this, you might even be able to sling it up. For me, I like the wood stock, but there are benefits to the synthetic...Anyway, here's the scope I think you should get:

http://www.sportsmenexpress.com/Products/Simmons/Simmons+22+Mag+3-9x32+Matte+with+Rings/16315.html

 

[Nickle]

Make sure to get a sling and swivels on that rifle before going. You'll get much more out of it with one.

I recommend a set of studs, then a set of detachable 1 1/4" swivels and a USGI type web sling, or a 1907 sling.

 

[icyclefar]

BTW - Bass Pro had 10/22's on sale for around $180 with a wood stock. Don't know if that sale is still going.

 

[Cross-X]

Let the customizing begin!

No turning back once you've entered the vortex!

 

[Twigg]

Another vote for real stainless. We shoot rain, snow or shine.