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.22 purchase
Posted on 2/21/12 at 1:37 pm
Posted on 2/21/12 at 1:37 pm
First gun I ever owned was a Winchester pump .22 and that was the only .22 I ever needed for squirrel and rabbit hunting. I'm looking to make a semi-auto .22 purchase for plinking and to eventually pass down. I've done pretty extensive research on the subject. I've narrowed it to a marlin 60 or a ruger 10/22. Apparently the marlin has been around longer, is more accurate out the box, and cheaper than the ruger. I realize you can practically turn a 10/22 into an AR but im going to build one eventually chambered in 5.56 so..
Opinions on the above? And one more question. I'd like to throw a decent cheap scope on the .22. Not looking to spend a lot. Recommendations?
Opinions on the above? And one more question. I'd like to throw a decent cheap scope on the .22. Not looking to spend a lot. Recommendations?
This post was edited on 2/21/12 at 4:54 pm
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Posted on 2/21/12 at 1:44 pm to TexasTiger34
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Apprenently the marlin has been around longer, is more accurate out the box, and cheaper than the ruger. I realize you can practically turn a 10/22 into an AR but im going to build one eventually chambered in 5.56 so.
Sounds like you answered your question. If you are just plinking, Marlin is great. I have a Ruger because I want to be able to buy large aftermarket magazines so I can fire more rounds before reloading.
Posted on 2/21/12 at 1:49 pm to TexasTiger34
I have the Marlin and wish I had the Ruger.
Posted on 2/21/12 at 1:59 pm to AlxTgr
Ruger, just because you can do pretty much anything to it and make it your own.
Posted on 2/21/12 at 2:05 pm to HeadSlash
I have both and enjoy the 10/22 much more.
I changed the stock and the barrel and put a 4-12x40 bass pro special and it can hit a mosquito in the arse at 100yds.
The magazines are why I like he 10/22 more than the tube fed 60.
I changed the stock and the barrel and put a 4-12x40 bass pro special and it can hit a mosquito in the arse at 100yds.
The magazines are why I like he 10/22 more than the tube fed 60.
Posted on 2/21/12 at 4:35 pm to bbvdd
10/22 for the win hands down
Posted on 2/21/12 at 4:53 pm to Intermingler
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I have the Marlin and wish I had the Ruger.
Explanation?
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Ruger, just because you can do pretty much anything to it and make it your own.
Again... I'm going to build an actual AR.
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I have both and enjoy the 10/22 much more.
I changed the stock and the barrel and put a 4-12x40 bass pro special and it can hit a mosquito in the arse at 100yds.
The magazines are why I like he 10/22 more than the tube fed 60.
Now the clipazines I can understand. But again, why spend $220 on a .22 and then an additional $100-$200 to make it as accurate as a marlin with a scope?
And no opinions/suggestions on a scope.
Posted on 2/21/12 at 5:03 pm to TexasTiger34
quote:I don't find mine to be all that accurate. Do not like the tubazine.
Explanation?
and..
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Ruger, just because you can do pretty much anything to it and make it your own.
I don't see what building an AR has to do with this.
Posted on 2/21/12 at 5:09 pm to AlxTgr
Gotcha. Thanks for the explanation. I bring up the AR because in this tactacool age, when anyone says "customize" or "make it their own" that's 99% of the time what they are referring to.
Posted on 2/21/12 at 5:20 pm to TexasTiger34
I use mine for squirrels, so any changes would be along those lines.
Posted on 2/21/12 at 5:28 pm to TexasTiger34
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Again... I'm going to build an actual AR.
whats this have to do with a 10/22
Posted on 2/21/12 at 5:28 pm to TexasTiger34
I prefer the tube magazine on the marlin. Just my preference. They are both great guns and youll be happy with either
Posted on 2/21/12 at 10:13 pm to TexasTiger34
I have a Glenfield 60 (same as Marlin), a Remington 597 and a Ruger 10/22.
The 60 is the tackdriver but is picky about ammo.
Reloading is slow of course, because it is tube fed.
The 10/22 eats anything you feed it and is accurate enough. More aftermarket stuff than you can shake a stick at.
The 597 is the easiest to re-load and operate, fairly accurate, a little picky about ammo, but not too bad.
All three have their strong points and I like all three guns. If I had to pick one, it would be the 10/22. It is the most reliable of the bunch and feels more "solid" than the other two.
The 60 is the tackdriver but is picky about ammo.
Reloading is slow of course, because it is tube fed.
The 10/22 eats anything you feed it and is accurate enough. More aftermarket stuff than you can shake a stick at.
The 597 is the easiest to re-load and operate, fairly accurate, a little picky about ammo, but not too bad.
All three have their strong points and I like all three guns. If I had to pick one, it would be the 10/22. It is the most reliable of the bunch and feels more "solid" than the other two.
Posted on 2/22/12 at 12:25 am to rompus
10/22 every self respecting gun owner should have one
Posted on 2/22/12 at 1:31 am to TexasTiger34
ruger 10/22 dual gatlin gun. It's fun to shoot, gonna get one sometime this summer. 
Posted on 2/22/12 at 7:24 am to TexasTiger34
Can't go wrong with a ruger 10/22 there are tons of after market options and they are super reliable. If you want something different H&K just came out with a .22lr MP5 in the $500 range. I really want one bad
Posted on 2/22/12 at 8:44 am to TexasTiger34
Posted on 2/22/12 at 9:02 am to INFIDEL
The ease of conversion has me sold. Watched a show where a guy made a run through one of the big shops. Not Midway, but one like that. Turned two used beaters into a hunter and target gun respectively. Looked like a cool thing to do. If i was not so bent on getting a Mach 2, I'd probably try and find the cheapest used one in town and hit up one of those stores.
Posted on 2/22/12 at 9:18 am to TexasTiger34
I don't know much about them, other than I know for sure the 10/22 has high capacity magazines. That would be my deciding factor.
I kick myself every day for buying the Savage model 64. It's fun to shoot, but reloading 10 rounds at a time is a pain in the arse. There isn't a huge after-market of accessories, so no high cap magaclips for me.
I kick myself every day for buying the Savage model 64. It's fun to shoot, but reloading 10 rounds at a time is a pain in the arse. There isn't a huge after-market of accessories, so no high cap magaclips for me.
Posted on 2/22/12 at 9:31 am to TexasTiger34
Try and find a good used Remington Speed master.. It is the Cadillac of .22s. I have Marlins, Rugers, and that Speedmaster is the most accurate, cleanest cycling, best built one.
PS. My old Marlin 39A Lever Action is sweet as hell too.
PS. My old Marlin 39A Lever Action is sweet as hell too.
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